Palm Garden of Tampa

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Palm Garden of Tampa, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF925Nov 16, 2023

  Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program as evidenced by small gnat like flies observed in the kitchen at the hand washing station, inside the dry storage area, inside the freezer, the dish cleaning area, around a cart outside of the freezer, and flies were observed over the tray/cook line for two days (11/13/23 and 11/15/23) out of four days of survey. Findings included: On 11/13/2023 at 7:20 a.m. during the initial kitchen tour the trash can at the hand washing station was observed to be overflowing with trash and the entire area had gnat like flies flying around. In addition, inside the dry storage area dead gnat like flies were observed on several plates. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF761May 7, 2026

  Based on observations, interviews, and record review the facility did not ensure medications were stored in accordance with current professional standards for 4 of 6 medication carts and 1 of 2 medication storage rooms.Findings included:1. An observation on 5/5/2026 at 2:31 P.M. of the C Wing Medication Room revealed:1 box of bisacodyl suppositories in the cabinet above the sink that expired 2/20261 syringe of Aplisol Tuberculin in the refrigerator that expired 5/2/20262. An observation on 5/5/2026 at 2:37 P.M. of the C Wing Team 2 Medication Cart revealed: 1 medication card for hydrochlorothiazide that expired 4/30/20261 medication card for hydrochlorothiazide that expired 3/31/20261 medication card for ondansetron that expired 2/28/20263. An observation on 5/5/2026 at 3:00 P.M. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF585Nov 16, 2023

  Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews the facility failed to resolve grievances related to dietary concerns in a timely manner for two residents (#4 and #85) out of the two sampled residents for grievances. Findings included: 1. On 11/14/23 at 10:12 a.m., Resident #4 reported he was the Resident Council President. He stated the number one concern in the facility was food. The food was cold, did not taste good, and was always late. He reported these concerns have been voiced over and over during the Resident Council Meetings and nothing changes. The response from staff related to the food concerns was always something about the budget. If they are served hotdogs, then they probably won't get mustard and ketchup. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF700Nov 16, 2023

  Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to reassess the need for an appropriate use of bed rails for one resident (#80) of three residents sampled for bed rails. Findings included: On 11/15/23 at 4:09 p.m. Resident #80 stated the facility just came in and took the rails off the bed. The resident reported using the rail/enabler to assist with getting into bed and moving up in the bed. The resident stated he knew what a trapeze was and had not been assessed for one. The observation revealed Resident #80 had a left upper arm contracture which was held in front of the chest. An observation of the resident bed revealed no assistance devices were attached to the bed. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF761Nov 16, 2023

  Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews the facility failed to ensure medications were stored in a safe manner in regards to 1) leaving one of two treatment carts unlocked while unattended (C-wing), 2) unopened eye drops requiring refrigeration stored in one (100-hall team #2) out of six medication carts, 3) one (C-wing team #3) out of six medication carts held medication tablets in a medication cup and a loose tablet, 4) three (C-wing, A-wing team #2, C-wing team #1) out of six medications carts left unlocked while unattended, 5) medications left on top of two unattended medication carts (100 team #2 and A-wing) out of 6 carts, 6) allowing a visitor unattended access to an unlocked medication cart (A-wing team #2 and C-wing team #1) out of six carts, and 7) allowed one… […]