Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit
13960 Plantation Road, Fort Myers, FL 33912 · (239) 343-1705
Government - Hospital district · 75 certified beds
Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2023, found 0 citations (the Florida average is 7.1). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $14,521 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on August 24, 2023 found 0 citations. What an inspection citation means
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.October 26, 2023 · F0806 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $14,521October 26, 2023
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Florida average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 5.82 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 2.94 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.09 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.79 | 2.31 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 19.3% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - Hospital district |
| Certified beds | 75 |
| Average residents per day | 72.2 |
| Inside a hospital | Yes |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Healthpark Care Center Fort Myers · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Lee Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit Fort Myers · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- The Lodge at Cypress Cove Fort Myers · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- The Preserve Fort Myers · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Larsen Health Center Fort Myers · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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