Palm Garden

What Palm Garden does

Palm Garden Healthcare Holdings is a privately held, for-profit provider of post-acute care and rehabilitation services operating across the state of Florida. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Sarasota under a single faith-driven owner, the company runs 14-15 Post-Acute Rehabilitation and Living Centers that deliver skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term care, supplemented by Palm Garden Home Health (covering Pinellas and Pasco County from Clearwater), Therapy at Home, and outpatient physical therapy. Its core technology stack is clinical rather than digital: interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams deploy physical, occupational, and speech therapy using specialized equipment such as the Alter-G anti-gravity treadmill, HUR strength training systems, Biodex Balance System, Omni VR virtual reality training, NuStep recumbent trainer, VitalStim dysphagia therapy, and fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) studies.

Palm Garden generates revenue through managed-services billing to Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance across four primary patient segments: short-term post-acute patients recovering from surgery or illness, long-term care residents requiring ongoing skilled nursing, home health patients receiving in-home clinical and therapy services, and outpatient therapy patients. The go-to-market is sales-led, anchored by hospital and physician referral networks, supplemented by direct-to-consumer channels including facility tours, community outreach, and digital greeting-card services that drive family engagement.

The company's competitive positioning rests on its proprietary 'Palm Garden Way' life-story-based care model, the 14+ year old GEM (Going the Extra Mile) program empowering caregivers to spend up to $40 per resident on personalized experiences, and an internal talent pipeline through C.N.A. sponsorship and tuition reimbursement programs. Operational scale spans regional VPs of Operations for East and West Florida, and the organization holds Joint Commission Gold Seal accreditation and 14 consecutive years of HomeCare Elite Top 25% recognition. A community initiative — Palm Garden Village, developed with One More Child Foundation — includes eight homes for single mothers and the 2026-opened Vern and Sandy Buchanan Children's Center.

Name

Palm Garden

Legal name

Palm Garden Healthcare Holdings

Website

https://palmgarden.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Palm Garden Healthcare is a privately held, Florida-based provider of post-acute care and rehabilitation, operating 14-15 skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, home health, and outpatient therapy services under a single faith-driven owner since 2013.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312)

SIC

Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Geriatric Rehabilitation Programs (HLADAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

General Assisted Living Facilities (HLADABAA)

Keywords

• Skilled nursing care
• Post-acute rehabilitation
• Home health services
• Outpatient physical therapy
• Long-term care facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Sarasota

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Skilled Nursing Services: Long-term and short-term skilled nursing care services provided in care centers, billed through Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance
2. Rehabilitation Therapy Services: Physical, occupational, and speech therapy services provided inpatient and outpatient, covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance
3. Home Health Services: In-home healthcare services including skilled nursing, therapy, and home health aide services covered under Medicare benefits or private insurance

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Palm Garden Healthcare operates a network of 14 Post-Acute Rehabilitation and Living Centers across Florida, providing skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, home health, and outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapy services. The organization delivers care through inpatient facilities, in-home settings, and outpatient clinics, with services covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance. Its "Palm Garden Way" centers on a life-story based, faith-driven approach to senior and post-acute care.

Product overview

Palm Garden Healthcare is a premier provider of post-acute care and rehabilitation services in Florida, operating 14-15 Post-Acute Rehabilitation and Living Centers, Palm Garden Home Health, Palm Garden Therapy at Home, and outpatient therapy services—all integrated under single ownership. The core product portfolio centers on skilled nursing and rehabilitation (physical, occupational, and speech therapy) delivered through inpatient facilities, in-home settings, and outpatient clinics. Supporting services include the GEM (Going the Extra Mile) cultural caregiving program, C.A.R.E. Awards recognition program, C.N.A. sponsorship and tuition reimbursement initiatives, and the digital greeting card service. A notable community initiative is the Palm Garden Village campus, developed through partnership with One More Child, supporting single mothers and families. The organization emphasizes personalized care centered on individual life stories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Post-Acute Rehabilitation and Living Centers Network of skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers providing short-term post-acute rehabilitation and long-term residential care. Facilities offer interdisciplinary teams partnering with patients, families, and physicians to create individualized rehabilitation programs, delivered across 14 Florida locations.
• Rehabilitation Services Interdisciplinary physical, occupational, and speech therapy services using advanced rehabilitation equipment including the Alter-G anti-gravity treadmill, HUR strength training equipment, Biodex Balance System, Omni VR virtual reality training, NuStep recumbent trainer, VitalStim dysphagia therapy, and FEES swallow studies. Designed for post-acute and rehabilitation patients.
• Palm Garden Home Health In-home health care services including skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aide services, and medical social worker care. Serves older adults in Pinellas and Pasco County from the Clearwater location, covered under Medicare home health benefits or private insurance.
• Therapy at Home Professional in-home therapy services providing physical, occupational, and speech therapy to help individuals achieve their highest functional level following injury, surgery, or illness. Includes cognitive testing and home exercise programs.
• Outpatient Physical Therapy Award-winning physical and occupational therapy provided on an outpatient basis for individuals recovering from surgery, injury, or physician-diagnosed conditions, whether or not they previously had a Palm Garden inpatient stay. Requires a physician prescription.

Quantifiable outcome

• Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for Nursing Care Center Accreditation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• One More Child FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2026Palm Garden Healthcare partnered with One More Child Foundation to support vulnerable children and families. Palm Garden gifted 15 acres of land in 2018 for the One More Child Palm Garden Village in East Sarasota and provided transformational gifts totaling over $1 million for the campus. The partnership includes the Vern and Sandy Buchanan Children's Center, providing services to single mothers, children, and struggling families.
• Twilight Wish FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 July 2023Partnership with Twilight Wish Foundation to grant wishes to seniors at Palm Garden facilities. The foundation recognizes persons for all they have done throughout their lives and helps make dreams come true for elderly individuals.
• HomeCare Elite (ABILITY Network / DecisionHealth)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 July 2020Palm Garden Home Health of Clearwater was recognized as a Top Agency of 2019 HomeCare Elite, identifying the top 25% of Medicare-certified home health agencies in the United States based on quality outcomes, patient experience, and financial health.
• Congressman Vern BuchananminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 February 2020Congressman Vern Buchanan and his wife Sandy contributed a $1 million gift to One More Child for the Buchanan Family Children's Center, working in partnership with Palm Garden Healthcare's lead gift for the campus.
• The Joint CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2019Palm Garden Healthcare maintains Joint Commission accreditation for nursing care centers, demonstrating commitment to quality standards and patient safety. Palm Garden of West Palm Beach achieved Gold Seal of Approval for Nursing Care Center Accreditation.
• PMA Companies and Bouchard WellnessminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPalm Garden partners with PMA Companies and Bouchard Wellness for safety task force initiatives, workplace safety monitoring, and return-to-work programs for team members.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PACS Group: Post-acute and skilled nursing operator with a multi-state footprint. Closely comparable business model of operating SNF and rehabilitation centers, and a recent IPO peer for valuation benchmarking.
• Genesis HealthCare: One of the largest skilled nursing and post-acute care operators in the U.S., providing rehabilitation therapy, assisted living, and home health. Directly comparable SNF and rehabilitation product mix.
• Amedisys: National home health and hospice operator with a strong Southeast presence. Comparable in-home health services and Medicare/Medicaid payer mix to Palm Garden's home health arm.
• The Ensign Group: Operates skilled nursing and post-acute care facilities across multiple states with a decentralized operating model. Highly comparable to Palm Garden's SNF and rehabilitation core, though broader in geography.
• National HealthCare Corporation: Operates skilled nursing, assisted living, home care, and hospice services, with a strong Southeast U.S. footprint that overlaps Palm Garden's Florida geography.
• Enhabit: Home health and hospice provider spun off from Encompass Health. Directly comparable to Palm Garden's Home Health and Therapy at Home service lines.

Regional players

• The Goodman Group: Operates senior living, assisted living, memory care, and post-acute rehabilitation communities with a footprint overlapping Palm Garden's Florida/Southeast market.
• Five Star Senior Living: Operates assisted living and senior living communities with rehabilitation services. Overlaps with Palm Garden's assisted living and rehabilitation mix, with a comparable resident demographic focus.

Broad incumbents

• Brookdale Senior Living: Largest U.S. senior living operator with assisted living, memory care, and continuing care communities. Overlaps with Palm Garden's long-term care and assisted living component, though less focused on skilled nursing rehab.
• Encompass Health: National leader in inpatient rehabilitation and post-acute services. Comparable on rehabilitation therapy depth and post-acute positioning, but operates at significantly larger scale and with a public-company cost-of-capital advantage.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PalmGardenHC
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCb-IqDNk3brsooPehxYTRvQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/PGofTampa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/palm-garden

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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