Radiant Nursing and Rehab at Palatka, Palatka
501 S Palm Ave, Palatka, FL 32177 · 1.8 mi
4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality3/5
- 65 beds
- For-profit
Nursing Home in Palatka, FL · CMS Data August 2026
Palatka Center for Rehabilitation and Healing
How Does Palatka Center for Rehabilitation and Healing Rate?
Palatka Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is a 180-bed for-profit nursing home in Palatka, FL. CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 3.6 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on February 20, 2025, cited 13 health deficiencies.
- CMS overall rating
- 2 of 5
- Nursing per resident per day
- 3.6 hours
- Deficiencies at last inspection
- 13
- Certified beds
- 180
110 Kay Larkin Dr
Palatka, FL 32177
2 of 5 CMS overall · Below average
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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CMS Star Ratings
| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Health inspections | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Staffing | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Quality measures | 4 of 5 | Above average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
| Quality for short-stay residents | 3 of 5 | Average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
Staffing and Turnover
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 3.6 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.4 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.2 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 3.4 hours | 3.3 hours |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 51% | 45% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 58% | 42% |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
Inspections and Penalties
| Last standard health inspection | February 20, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 13 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 3 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | None |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 0 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.
Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Palatka Center for Rehabilitation and Healing who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 2.2% | 13% | Lower than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 6.6% | 18% | Lower than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 2.2% | 2.8% | Lower than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 5.0% | 4.2% | Higher than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 10% | 4.7% | Higher than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 1.9% | 3.6% | Lower than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 3.9% | 13% | Lower than the national median |
Lower is better for each measure. Antipsychotic use matters most for residents with dementia: what families should know.
About the Home
| Certified beds | 180 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 151 |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Legal business name | PALATKA SNF OPERATIONS LLC |
| Chain or affiliated group | SUMMIT CARE (22 homes) |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | May 1989 |
| Councils | Resident council |
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- Inspections5/5
- Staffing5/5
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