Palm Garden Of Clearwater

This is a factual overview of Palm Garden Of Clearwater, a 165-bed nursing home in Clearwater licensed by Florida AHCA (#1407096) — what the record confirms, what it costs in the area, and how to evaluate it.

How Florida regulates nursing homes

Skilled nursing facilities in Florida are licensed by AHCA under Chapter 400, F.S., and most are also federally certified for Medicare and Medicaid. They provide 24-hour licensed nursing — a different, higher level of care than assisted living. Check the facility's CMS Five-Star rating alongside its AHCA inspection history.

Clearwater location & hospital context

Clearwater draws snowbirds and year-round retirees to its Gulf beaches and the Countryside area, sustaining one of the highest per-capita concentrations of senior communities in Pinellas.

Nearby hospitals: Morton Plant Hospital (BayCare), Clearwater (BayCare urgent/specialty). Proximity matters for rehab discharges and ongoing medical care, so families weighing Palm Garden Of Clearwater often factor drive time to these. Nearby areas: Countryside, Sand Key, Island Estates, Downtown Clearwater, Clearwater Beach.

What nursing home costs near Palm Garden Of Clearwater

Nursing Home in the Clearwater area typically runs $9,000–$13,250/month (2026). Pricing at any specific community depends on care level, room type, and size. Florida's SMMC Long-Term Care Medicaid waiver and VA Aid & Attendance can offset much of the care cost for those who qualify — ask us what applies.

How to evaluate Palm Garden Of Clearwater

A nursing home's quality lives in its clinical metrics and staffing, so start there: the CMS Five-Star overall and staffing ratings, the AHCA survey history, and nursing hours per resident day. Ask how the facility prevents falls and pressure injuries, manages medications, and controls infection, and what happens when a resident's condition changes. If this is post-hospital rehab, confirm the therapy schedule and whether Medicare's benefit applies; if it's long-term, focus on staff turnover and family communication. Observe a meal and call-light response on a visit, and read the inspection record before signing — a pattern of repeat deficiencies outweighs a polished tour.

Is Palm Garden Of Clearwater the right fit?

A nursing home is for someone who needs 24-hour licensed nursing — complex medical conditions, advanced mobility loss, or recovery requiring skilled care that assisted living cannot legally provide. Palm Garden Of Clearwater is licensed for this level of care in Clearwater; whether it's right for your parent depends on their specific needs, budget, and preferences. A free advisor can compare it head-to-head with other licensed Clearwater-area options.

How we help with Palm Garden Of Clearwater

Tampa Senior Advisor helps Clearwater families evaluate communities like Palm Garden Of Clearwater at no cost. We verify the license, compare it against other licensed Clearwater-area options on price and care level, and stay reachable through the move. Communities pay us a referral fee only if you choose to move in; you never pay us, and we'll tell you about strong options that don't pay us. Think of us as a knowledgeable local second opinion.

About this page: the facility facts above come from current Florida AHCA / FloridaHealthFinder licensing data. We don't publish unverified reviews or ratings — we share the public record and help you evaluate the community in person. Confirm the current license at quality.healthfinder.fl.gov before you sign anything.