DBelow average · score 32/100 · #563 of 690 in Florida
Palm Garden Of Sun City
3850 Upper Creek Dr, Sun City Center, FL 33573 · 132 certified beds · For profit - Limited Liability company
Staffing 3.7 nurse hours per resident-dayabove median in Florida
13 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 108)bottom quarter
$85,965 in fines in 3 years
Why Palm Garden Of Sun City is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Florida nursing homes in the same size band (large, 132 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Palm Garden Of Sun City at a Glance
D
32/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.73 h.
60<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 108.
13<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 4.
32<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $85,965 fines, 0 denials.
12<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
1/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Florida, large facilities · CMS record 105736 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address3850 Upper Creek Dr, Sun City Center, FL 33573
Phone8136332875
CountyHillsborough
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds132
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.