The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
Signature Healthcare of Port Charlotte
Registered name: CHARLOTTE BAY REHAB AND CARE CENTER
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL · Medicare-certified · 164 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
1-star nursing home overall, with a 1-star health inspection rating but stronger staffing and quality ratings at 4 stars each. Reported nurse staffing is 3.62 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1 federal benchmark, and the facility has had $274,053 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.6217 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 17, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $274,053recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.6217.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.75
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.61
- Nurse aides
- 2.26
- Weekend nursing
- 3.38
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 40%
Registered nurse turnover: 51%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
12.9%20.6%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.5%2.5%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.8%5.6%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
5.5%5.7%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
4.9%7.4%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
3.7%4.1%No change
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
18%24.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.1%0.9%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
2.6%0.9%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.8%5.7%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%99.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.8%98.6%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure nurses and nurse aides had the needed skills to care for each resident and support their well-being. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 726 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: J
The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: J
The home failed to provide proper bladder and bowel care, including catheter care and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. Cited January 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 690 — 42 CFR §483.25(e) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited January 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $265,265 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,788 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $274,053 in total fines.
- $265,265
Federal fine
Jan 30, 2025
- $8,788
Federal fine
Jan 30, 2025
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Nov 1, 2022
Now operated by Charlotte Bay Rehab and Care Center, previously Signature Healthcare of Port Charlotte.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of EXCELSIOR CARE GROUP · 33 homes · 2.5 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 155.3 residents on an average day (95% of 164 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 46 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.