NEXTGEN SAFETY SCORE: B (82.1% Safety Rating)
The Gardens Court
3803 PGA Boulevard
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410
Phone: 561-626-1125
Size: 120 licensed beds
Website: http://thegardenscourt.com/
PRIOR LAWSUITS: 16
March 8, 2017: WEISS, MARVIN C V GARDENS COURT MEDICAL INVESTORS LLC
Allegations: The Resident was at The Gardens Court beginning on February 16, 2016. During her admission, the Resident contracted C-Diff because the Facility failed to recognize the likelihood that the Resident had C-Diff when symptoms began as early as February 28, 2016. Upon her admission to the ER of Jupiter Medical Center, the Resident was positive for C-Diff and suffering acute kidney injury. The Resident eventually died due to C-Diff sepsis.
RESULT: Case is on-going.
November 13, 2012: MORAN, EMERSON V GARDENS COURT MEDICAL INVESTORS LLC
Allegations: While at The Gardens Court, the Resident was transported by a non-trained healthcare professional back to her residency while in a wheelchair. The Resident’s right foot got caught on the flooring as a result of no foot pedals on the wheelchair. The right foot and leg was bent under the wheelchair causing a loud pop as the femur between her right hip joint and right knee fractured. The Resident was immediately transferred to Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. She was found to have suffered a traumatic fracture to the distal mid femoral shaft on the right above her total knee replacement. She underwent an open reduction and internal fixation of the right distal femoral shaft fracture with bone graft including a plate and thirteen screws. The Resident then suffered a neurological event as a result of the underlying injury of femur fracture including the necessary surgery and the stresses and infirmities and eventually expired.
RESULT: Case Disposed by Settlement on August 13, 2014.
March 9, 2012: HULLIHAN, WILLIAM V GARDENS COURT MEDICAL INVESTORS LLC DBA THE GARDENS COURT
Allegations: The Resident was transferred to The Gardens Court on September 11, 2009 for rehabilitation care with an anticipated discharge on November 6, 2009. During September 11-18, 2009, the Resident suffered a dislocation of his left hip replacement prosthesis and on September 18, 2009 he was transferred to the ER of Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center confirming a diagnosis of left hip dislocation requiring a closed reduction of the dislocation.
RESULT: Case disposed on July 30, 2015.
January 18, 2012: BATCHER, JUDITH V GARDENS COURT LLC
Allegations: The Resident was admitted to The Gardens Court on March 14, 2010 where she remained until being discharged home on May 16, 2010. At home on May 16, 2010, it was evident to her family that she was not well and she was taken to the hospital where it was learned she was suffering from a urinary tract infection causing complications. The Resident was transferred for a second admission at The Gardens Court where she began vomiting. The staff negligently placed her alone in a bed unsupervised when she vomited, slipped on her vomit and hit her head. The trauma from the fall resulted in an acute brain hemorrhage and a fractured skull and the Resident wrongfully died three days later on May 23, 2010.
RESULT: Case transferred to Federal Court on February 29, 2012.
September 9, 2011: STONEMAN, BARBARA V GARDENS COURT MEDICAL INVESTORS LLC DBA THE GARDENS COURT
Allegations: The Resident was admitted to The Gardens Court on January 22, 2009. The staff failed do document changes in the Resident’s condition, including her risk for stroke. Due to the Facility’s failures, the Resident wrongfully died on January 26, 2009.
RESULT: Case transferred to Federal Court on November 7, 2011.
April 3, 2009: MORRIS, HILDA P V GARDENS COURT MEDICAL INVESTORS LLC
Allegations: Resident was admitted to The Gardens Court and determined to be at risk for injury and was determined to be at high risk for falls. The Resident suffered a fall by falling out of bed on July 12, 2008 which caused her injury.
RESULT: Case transferred to Federal Court on May 4, 2009.
July 25, 2008: HAMILTON, GLADYS V GARDENS COURT MEDICAL INVESTORS LLC
Allegations: While at The Gardens Court, the Resident suffered a preventable incident that resulted in a permanent bodily injury and the need for surgery. The Gardens Court did not have enough staff to meet the needs of its residents at the time the preventable incident occurred.
RESULT: Case Disposed on October 16, 2008.
February 20, 2008: CAPOZIO, THOMAS V GARDENS COURT MEDICAL INVESTORS LLC DBA GARDENS COURT
Allegations: The Resident was admitted to The Gardens Court on October 3, 2006 for the purpose of rehabilitation. The Facility’s employee was raising the Resident’s bed when the bed fell back and collapsed causing the Resident to be injured.
RESULT: Case transferred to Federal Court on March 14, 2008.
March 9, 2007: BROOKS, CHARLOTTE V GARDENS COURT MEDICAL INVESTORS LLC DBA GARDENS COURT
Allegations: The Resident was admitted to The Gardens Court on July 19, 2006 where the Facility violated the Resident’s rights which caused or contributed to her death.
RESULT: Case transferred to Federal Court on April 10, 2007.
July 27, 2006: SHANE, BENJAMIN JEROME V GARDENS COURT MEDICAL INVESTORS LLC DBA THE GARDENS COURT
Allegations: Unknown
RESULT: Case Disposed on July 1, 2009.
November 21, 2005: BURDEN, HENRY V GARDENS COURT MEDICAL INVESTORS LLC DBA THE GARDENS COURT
Allegations: Unknown
RESULT: Case Disposed on May 30, 2006.
November 2, 2005: KITTLESON, CHRISTOPHER V GARDENS COURT MEDICAL INVESTORS LLC
Allegations: Unknown
RESULT: Case Disposed on December 9, 2005.
November 1, 2004: TRAPANI, ALICE L V GARDENS COURT MEDICAL INVESTORS LLC
Allegations: Unknown
RESULT: Case Disposed by Settlement on March 6, 2005.
December 5, 2003: SANIEWSKI, EDWARD J V PALM BEACH GARDENS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL INC.
Allegations: The Resident was discharged from Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center and transferred to The Gardens Court where he received ulcer care. However, the Resident was transferred back to Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center from The Gardens Court with an infected left heel ulcer which required treatment by specialists in plastic surgery and infectious disease.
RESULT: Case Disposed on July 20, 2004.
March 3, 2000: MANDINA, FRANCIS V CAREMATRIX OF PALM BEACH GARDENS (SNF) INC DBA
Allegations: Unknown
RESULT: Case Disposed on November 14, 2000.
August 4, 1999: BARTO, ROY V CAREMATRIX OF PALM BEACH GARDENS INC DBA
Allegations: Unknown
RESULT: Case Disposed on February 28, 2000.
| Date Imposed | Case # | Case Type | Violation | Fine Amount |
| 09/29/2011 | 2011004429 | Conditional License | Survey | N/A |
| 09/29/2011 | 2011004428 | Fine | Survey | $2,500.00 |
MEDICAID AND MEDICARE RATINGS:
Medicaid (AHCA) Ranking (3 out of 5 stars):
http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/CompareCare/CompareFacilities.aspx?NHIR=29051
Medicare Ranking (3 out of 5 stars):
Google Score (4.1 out of 5)
Caring.com Score (5 out of 5)
https://www.caring.com/local/nursing-homes-in-palm-beach-gardens-florida/gardens-court-2
US News Health – US News & World Reports (4.0/5)
http://health.usnews.com/best-nursing-homes/area/fl/gardens-court-105921
Nursing-Homes.Healthgrove.com (90 out of 100).