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Kensington Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center is a 1-star rated nursing home in Clearwater, FL with 150 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 1/5, staffing 3/5, quality measures 3/5.

The facility has 51 health violations on record. Federal fines total $26,955 across 3 enforcement actions. Most recent inspection: May 13, 2025.

Staff turnover rate: 64.5% — significantly above the national average.

Data synthesized from CMS.gov and Florida public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.

Inspection History Overview

Data current as of May 7, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data

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Detailed Inspection Reports

Notice: These are official CMS inspection narratives containing detailed regulatory findings. This information is not available in searchable format anywhere else online.

Complaint Investigation

Fines and Penalties by Year

2022 1 penalties totaling $15,000

$15,000

Fine

2021 1 penalties totaling $655

$655

Fine

2020 1 penalties totaling $11,300

$11,300

Fine

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Health Violations by Year

2025 3 violations

Tag 0867 E May 13, 2025

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Tag 0908 D May 13, 2025

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

✓ Corrected: Jun 6, 2025
Tag 0921 D May 13, 2025

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

✓ Corrected: Jun 6, 2025

2024 10 violations

Tag 0584 E Feb 1, 2024

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

✓ Corrected: Feb 29, 2024
Tag 0585 D Feb 1, 2024

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

✓ Corrected: Feb 29, 2024
Tag 0609 D Feb 1, 2024

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

✓ Corrected: Feb 29, 2024
Tag 0644 E Feb 1, 2024

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

✓ Corrected: Feb 29, 2024
Tag 0657 D Feb 1, 2024

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

✓ Corrected: Feb 29, 2024
Tag 0689 D Feb 1, 2024

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Feb 29, 2024
Tag 0695 D Feb 1, 2024

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

✓ Corrected: Feb 29, 2024
Tag 0698 E Feb 1, 2024

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

✓ Corrected: Feb 29, 2024
Tag 0732 F Feb 1, 2024

Post nurse staffing information every day.

✓ Corrected: Feb 29, 2024
Tag 0759 E Feb 1, 2024

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

✓ Corrected: Feb 29, 2024

2023 6 violations

Tag 0568 D Dec 14, 2023

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

✓ Corrected: Jan 14, 2024
Tag 0569 E Dec 14, 2023

Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

✓ Corrected: Jan 14, 2024
Tag 0585 D Dec 14, 2023

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

✓ Corrected: Jan 14, 2024
Tag 0580 D Jan 31, 2023

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

✓ Corrected: Feb 22, 2023
Tag 0610 D Jan 31, 2023

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

✓ Corrected: Feb 22, 2023
Tag 0656 D Jan 31, 2023

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Feb 22, 2023

2022 10 violations

Tag 0584 E Apr 14, 2022

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

✓ Corrected: May 14, 2022
Tag 0656 D Apr 14, 2022

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: May 14, 2022
Tag 0686 D Apr 14, 2022

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

✓ Corrected: May 14, 2022
Tag 0689 E Apr 14, 2022

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: May 14, 2022
Tag 0695 D Apr 14, 2022

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

✓ Corrected: May 14, 2022
Tag 0732 D Apr 14, 2022

Post nurse staffing information every day.

✓ Corrected: May 14, 2022
Tag 0759 D Apr 14, 2022

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

✓ Corrected: May 14, 2022
Tag 0761 E Apr 14, 2022

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

✓ Corrected: May 14, 2022
Tag 0880 D Apr 14, 2022

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: May 14, 2022
Tag 0925 E Apr 14, 2022

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

✓ Corrected: May 14, 2022

2020 3 violations

Tag 0689 G Oct 13, 2020

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Nov 13, 2020
Tag 0880 D Jun 9, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Jul 13, 2020
Tag 0925 D Jun 9, 2020

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

✓ Corrected: Jul 13, 2020

2019 8 violations

Tag 0576 D Jun 20, 2019

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

✓ Corrected: Jul 20, 2019
Tag 0656 D Jun 20, 2019

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Jul 20, 2019
Tag 0657 D Jun 20, 2019

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

✓ Corrected: Jul 20, 2019
Tag 0677 D Jun 20, 2019

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

✓ Corrected: Jul 20, 2019
Tag 0684 D Jun 20, 2019

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

✓ Corrected: Jul 20, 2019
Tag 0761 D Jun 20, 2019

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

✓ Corrected: Jul 20, 2019
Tag 0880 D Jun 20, 2019

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Jul 20, 2019
Tag 0623 E Mar 13, 2019

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

✓ Corrected: Apr 13, 2019

2018 6 violations

Tag 0925 D Oct 16, 2018

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

✓ Corrected: Nov 7, 2018
Tag 0584 E May 4, 2018

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

✓ Corrected: Jun 4, 2018
Tag 0677 D May 4, 2018

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

✓ Corrected: Jun 4, 2018
Tag 0689 D May 4, 2018

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Jun 4, 2018
Tag 0761 E May 4, 2018

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

✓ Corrected: Jun 4, 2018
Tag 0880 D May 4, 2018

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Jun 4, 2018

2017 5 violations

Tag 0241 D Jun 2, 2017

Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality.

✓ Corrected: Jul 2, 2017
Tag 0253 E Jun 2, 2017

Provide housekeeping and maintenance services.

✓ Corrected: Jul 2, 2017
Tag 0323 D Jun 2, 2017

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.

✓ Corrected: Jul 2, 2017
Tag 0372 D Jun 2, 2017

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

✓ Corrected: Jul 2, 2017
Tag 0441 D Jun 2, 2017

Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.

✓ Corrected: Jul 2, 2017

Frequently Asked Questions About Kensington Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center

What violations has Kensington Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center received?
Kensington Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center has 51 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
What is the quality rating of Kensington Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center?
Kensington Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center has a 1-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This rating indicates the facility may have quality concerns that should be investigated further. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
When was Kensington Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center last inspected?
Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
Is Kensington Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center safe?
Safety at Kensington Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
How do I contact Kensington Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center?
Phone: (727) 461-6613. Address: 2055 Palmetto St, Clearwater, FL. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
What services does Kensington Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center offer?
Kensington Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center is a skilled nursing facility with 150 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
What are better facilities near Clearwater, FL?
Compare Kensington Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center with other nursing homes in Clearwater, FL on our facilities page. Filter by star rating, bed count, and recent inspection results to find the best match for your needs.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: May 13, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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