The Palms At Florence
The Palms At Florence is a 163-bed nursing home in Florence, South Carolina. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1978-07-01. It averages 155.1 residents a day.
What harm was found in the violations cited at The Palms At Florence?
CMS lists 10 health-inspection deficiencies for The Palms At Florence since 2021-12-02, 4 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is G; the most recent health inspection was 2025-04-04.
| Survey date | Tag | Deficiency | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-04 | F0641, F0695, F0759 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D |
| 2023-10-25 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G |
| 2021-12-02 | F0645, F0758, F0908 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities / Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. / Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E |
| 2021-12-02 | F0550, F0686, F0760 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D |
Why was The Palms At Florence fined?
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-25 | Fine | $7,901 |
How is The Palms At Florence staffed?
| Measure | This facility | SC average |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.94591 | 3.83481 |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 34.5 | 45.9 |
| Average number of residents per day | 155.1 | 92.1 |
Who owns The Palms At Florence?
The Palms At Florence is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name COMMANDER OPERATOR LLC.
| Role | Owner | Association date |
|---|---|---|
| 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | COMMANDER OPERATOR HOLDCO, LLC | since 11/01/2021 |
| 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | DASAY 2019 TRUST, GAMTA 2020 TRUST, TROPPER, YAAKOV, WEISS, HILLEL | since 11/01/2021 |
| W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | COMMANDER, JOESEPH | since 11/01/2021 |
| CORPORATE OFFICER | STERN, SAMUEL | since 11/01/2021 |
Were you or a family member harmed at The Palms At Florence?