The home failed to make sure residents got food that met their allergies, intolerances, and preferences. Cited October 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 806 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER SKILLED NURSING UNIT
FORT MYERS, FL · Medicare-certified · 75 beds
In good standing
Government-run
5 of 5 overall
Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit in Fort Myers has an overall 5-star rating, with 5 stars for health inspections and staffing, 4 stars for quality measures, and reported nurse staffing above the federal benchmark (5.72 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). It had no fines in the last 24 months, though recent inspection citations noted issues with food accommodations, care planning, and providing care according to orders and resident preferences.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
5.7239 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: October 26, 2023Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.7239.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 3.03
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.00
- Nurse aides
- 2.69
- Weekend nursing
- 5.14
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 15%
Registered nurse turnover: 10%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
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Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.3%Steady
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
95.7%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.4%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited October 2021 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited October 2021 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D
The home failed to provide safe and appropriate breathing care when a resident needed it. Cited October 2021 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 695 — 42 CFR §483.25(i) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to make sure a resident could get needed vision and hearing services. Cited January 2020 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 685 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- 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 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $14,521 in total fines.
- $14,521
Federal fine
Oct 26, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital district
- Occupancy
- 71.5 residents on an average day (95% of 75 beds)
- Medicare history
- Certified for 7 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
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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.