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
Skilled Nursing Unit at Gulf Coast Medical Center
Registered name: GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER SKILLED NURSING UNIT
FORT MYERS, FL · Medicare-certified · 75 beds
In good standing
Government-run
Data as of July 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
5 of 5 stars overall. Skilled Nursing Unit at Gulf Coast Medical Center has top health inspection and staffing ratings, a 4-star quality rating, reported staffing above the federal benchmark (5.82 vs 4.1 hours/resident/day), and no fines in the last 24 months; recent inspection citations noted care planning, treatment, and food preference/allergy issues.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
5.8212 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 5.8212.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 2.94
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.09
- Nurse aides
- 2.79
- Weekend nursing
- 5.20
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 19%
Registered nurse turnover: 18%
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).
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.4%0.8%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.4%98.6%No change
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
Recent ownership change · Nov 1, 2024
Now operated by Lee Health System INC, previously Lee Memorial Health System.
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital district
- Occupancy
- 72.2 residents on an average day (96% of 75 beds)
- Medicare history
- Certified for 7 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.