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Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit

13960 Plantation Road, Fort Myers, FL 33912

Call Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit directly(239) 343-1705

Government - Hospital district · 75 certified beds · Medicare

Top Rated Facility
5
Overall
CMS Rating
★★★★★

Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Fort Myers, Florida. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (5/5 for staffing, 5/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 5.76 hours per resident per day, above the Florida average of 3.86. Its most recent inspection on Aug 24, 2023 cited 0 deficiencies.

1 fine totaling $14,521 in CMS records. 1 total penalty
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CMS Quality Ratings

Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.

Overall Rating
★★★★★ 5/5
Health Inspections
★★★★★ 5/5
Staffing
★★★★★ 5/5
Quality Measures
★★★★☆ 4/5
Long-Stay QM
No data
Short-Stay QM
★★★★☆ 4/5

How Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit compares

This facility vs. the Florida and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.

MetricThis facilityFlorida avgNational avg
Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day)5.763.863.89above avg
RN staffing (hrs/resident/day)3.090.730.68above avg
Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day)2.672.342.34above avg
Nursing staff turnover13.5%42.3%46.4%below avg
Deficiencies cited, last inspection0.07.39.5below avg

Staffing

Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.

5.76
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
3.09
RN Hrs/Resident/Day
0.00
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day
2.67
Aide Hrs/Resident/Day
5.20
Weekend Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day

Staff Turnover

Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.

Total Nursing Staff
13.5%
Registered Nurses
8.5%
Administrator Changes 0 in last year

Recent Health Inspection

CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.

Aug 24, 2023
Most Recent Inspection Date
0
Total Deficiencies Found
0
Health Inspection Score
1
Number of Fines

What inspectors found at Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit

Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.

  • Immediate jeopardy
    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Oct 26, 2023
  • Potential for harm
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Oct 28, 2021
  • Potential for harm
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Oct 28, 2021
  • Potential for harm
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Oct 28, 2021
  • Potential for harm
    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Jan 16, 2020
  • Potential for harm
    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Jan 16, 2020

About This Facility

Address

13960 Plantation Road
Fort Myers, FL 33912

CMS Certification #

106122

Ownership

Government - Hospital district

Certified Beds

75

Avg Residents/Day

70.4

Provider Type

Medicare

First Certified

2019-02-07

Setting

Urban

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Frequently asked questions

CMS gives Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 5/5 for staffing and 5/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.

Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit reports 5.76 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Florida average of 3.86.

Its most recent CMS inspection cited 0 deficiencies.

Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit is certified for 75 beds.

Admissions at Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit

For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (239) 343-1705. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.

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