The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited February 2024 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: L
Nursing home report
SHORES NURSING AND REHAB CENTER
PORT SAINT JOE, FL · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
Needs attention
Special Focus candidateFor-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
SHORES NURSING AND REHAB CENTER in Port Saint Joe, FL has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and special focus facility/candidate status, indicating notable concerns. Staffing is rated 3 stars, but reported nurse staffing is 3.34 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1 federal benchmark; there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.3352 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 4, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0special focus facility
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3352.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.49
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.74
- Nurse aides
- 2.11
- Weekend nursing
- 3.31
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 53%
Registered nurse turnover: 63%
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
12.8%19.3%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.5%8.3%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.1%5.1%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.4%2.2%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
8.6%6.2%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
10%11.4%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
4.7%10.9%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
16.7%15.5%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
3.1%0.8%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
18.9%10.3%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
11.7%1.2%Improving
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
—96.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to have an ongoing quality review group that finds problems and makes corrective plans. Cited February 2024 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 867 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: L
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 February 2024 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: L
The nursing home failed to keep essential equipment working safely. Cited February 2024 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 908 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: L
The home failed to provide required infection prevention training with clear written standards, policies, and procedures. Cited February 2024 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 945 — 42 CFR §483.95 — S/S: L
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- 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 10 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 · $137,446 in total fines.
- $137,446
Federal fine
Feb 2, 2024
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Aug 1, 2023
Now operated by Shores Nursing and Rehab Center, previously Gulf Shores Care Center.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of ELIYAHU MIRLIS · 13 homes · 2.1 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 98.8 residents on an average day (82% of 120 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 43 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.