Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center earned an overall 5-star rating from CMS, which is the highest possible score. That composite rating is calculated by weighing together three separate scores, and two of them are very strong here. The Health Inspection rating comes in at 4 stars, meaning state inspectors found fewer and less serious problems than most facilities, which is a good sign that the day-to-day operation is running well. The Quality Measures rating is a perfect 5 stars, reflecting that residents here are doing exceptionally well across 15 clinical benchmarks like wound care, fall rates, and pain management, things that directly affect a loved one's comfort and health outcomes.

The one area worth a closer look is Staffing, which sits at 2 stars, meaning nurses are spending fewer hours per resident than you'd see at an average facility. That doesn't automatically mean care is poor, especially given the strong quality outcomes, but it does mean staff may be stretched thinner on a given shift. It's worth asking the facility directly about their staffing levels and how they handle nights and weekends. Overall though, the combination of solid inspections and outstanding clinical outcomes is genuinely encouraging, and the 5-star overall rating reflects that the strengths here carry real weight.

Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center provides about 3.73 total nurse hours per resident each day, which sits just slightly below the Florida average of 3.87 hours. In practical terms, that small gap may not feel dramatic on paper, but it can show up in little ways during a busy shift, like how quickly a call light gets answered or how much one-on-one time a resident gets during meals or personal care. The more notable difference is in registered nurse coverage. This facility logs 0.40 RN hours per resident daily, compared to the 0.52-hour average seen across Florida nursing homes. RNs handle the more complex medical decisions and assessments, so having fewer of those hours available means residents may wait a bit longer for clinical judgment calls. Neither number is alarming on its own, but families who have a loved one with more involved medical needs may want to ask the facility directly how they manage RN oversight during evenings and weekends.

Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center has a solid health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is a good sign that the facility generally meets care standards. There is one government penalty on record, resulting in a fine of $4,256, with the most recent penalty dated December 10, 2024. A single penalty of this size is not unusual in the nursing home industry, and it does not automatically signal a problem facility, but families should ask the facility directly about what led to the citation and what steps were taken to correct it. Overall, this inspection history is relatively modest compared to facilities with repeated violations or larger fines, but it is still worth factoring into your decision. Families evaluating this facility can compare it to others in Daytona Beach on the Daytona Beach nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during the day shift, and does that number change at night or on weekends?
2. If my loved one needs help getting to the bathroom, how quickly can staff typically respond, and what happens if no one comes in time?
3. How long have your current nursing staff been working here, and what is your turnover rate over the past year?
4. What does a typical day look like for a resident who does not have many visitors, and how do you make sure they stay engaged and comfortable?
5. Can you walk me through exactly what happens if a resident has a fall, including who gets notified and how quickly family is contacted?
6. Has this facility been cited for any deficiencies in the past two years, and if so, what specific changes did you make to fix the problem?

For more guidance on evaluating facilities, see our guide to questions to ask when choosing a Florida nursing home.