The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
LIFE CARE CENTER OF PUNTA GORDA
PUNTA GORDA, FL · Medicare-certified · 180 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
LIFE CARE CENTER OF PUNTA GORDA has a 3 out of 5 star overall rating. Its health inspection rating is low at 2 stars, staffing is 4 stars but reported nurse staffing is slightly below the federal benchmark (3.91 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day), and it had $8,151 in fines in the last 24 months including a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.9118 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 25, 2024Penalties, last 24 months: $8,151recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.9118.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.64
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.99
- Nurse aides
- 2.28
- Weekend nursing
- 3.46
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 38%
Registered nurse turnover: 38%
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
16.7%15.8%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.5%1.8%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3%2.7%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
4%12.2%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
4.3%4.5%No change
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
10.5%3.5%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
20%24.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.5%2%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
1.9%4.8%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%2%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%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—99.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to make sure its activities program was led by a qualified professional. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 680 — 42 CFR §483.24 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D
The home failed to provide proper bladder and bowel care, including catheter care and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 690 — 42 CFR §483.25(e) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,151 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $8,151 in total fines.
- $8,151
Federal fine
Jul 25, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · 194 homes · 3.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 151.6 residents on an average day (84% of 180 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.