The Palms At Florence
Florence, Florence County, South Carolina · CCN 425119 · For-profit (LLC) · not part of a chain
CMS rates The Palms At Florence 5 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 163 certified beds, 155 residents a day on average. 10 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 involving actual harm; 1 fine totalling $7,901.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 5 / 4 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.94591 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.48213 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.35545 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 34.5% (registered nurses 15%) |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-04 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-02 |
| 2025-04-04 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-02 |
| 2025-04-04 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0759 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-02 |
| 2023-10-25 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-20 |
| 2021-12-02 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0645 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-12-24 |
| 2021-12-02 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0758 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-12-24 |
| 2021-12-02 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0908 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-12-24 |
| 2021-12-02 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-12-24 |
| 2021-12-02 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-12-24 |
| 2021-12-02 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0760 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-12-24 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-25 | Fine | $7,901 |
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commander Operator Holdco, LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 2021-11-01 |
| Dasay 2019 Trust Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 2021-11-01 |
| Gamta 2020 Trust Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 2021-11-01 |
| Tropper, Yaakov Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 2021-11-01 |
| Weiss, Hillel Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 2021-11-01 |
| Stern, Samuel Individual | corporate officer | — | 2021-11-01 |
| Commander, Joeseph Individual | w-2 managing employee | — | 2021-11-01 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Florence County.