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Kensington Gardens Rehab and Nursing Center

Nursing Home Facility

2055 Palmetto St, Clearwater, FL 33758

Nursing Home Care Senior Living

Kensington Gardens Rehab and Nursing Center is a senior care community located in Clearwater, FL. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Clearwater area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (727) 461-6613.

Operated by Aston Health, which runs 35 communities in our directory.

With 150 beds, Kensington Gardens Rehab and Nursing Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Clearwater average about 36 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 86% of its licensed beds.

Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Clearwater average about 2.2 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in February 2024 and recorded 17 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 3.6 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.6 hours from a registered nurse.

The community is located in Pinellas County, FL.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall ★★★★★ 1/5
  • Health inspections ★★★★★ 1/5
  • Staffing ★★★★★ 2/5
  • Quality measures ★★★★★ 3/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 41 problems at Kensington Gardens Rehab and Nursing Center. None of them caused harm to a resident. 27 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

In the last three years Medicare fined this home twice, a total of $18,070.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Infection Control

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Inspected February 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by March 18, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Inspected February 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by March 18, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Resident Rights

    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.

    Inspected January 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by February 15, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Quality of Life and Care

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

    Inspected January 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by February 15, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Quality of Life and Care

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

    Inspected January 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by March 18, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Administration

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

    Inspected January 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by March 18, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

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

    Inspected January 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by February 15, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

    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.

    Inspected January 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by February 15, 2026.

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  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Inspected January 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by February 15, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

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

    Inspected January 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by February 15, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

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

    Inspected January 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by February 15, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

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

    Inspected January 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by February 15, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Nursing and Physician Services

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Inspected February 2024. Corrected by February 29, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Resident Assessment and Care Planning

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

    Inspected February 2024. Corrected by February 29, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

    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.

    Inspected February 2024. Corrected by February 29, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

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

    Inspected February 2024. Corrected by February 29, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

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

    Inspected February 2024. Corrected by February 29, 2024.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

Kensington Gardens Rehab and Nursing Center offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

  • Organization type for-profit corporation
  • Beds / units 150
  • Occupancy 86%
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 3.6
  • Last health inspection February 2024

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