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GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER SKILLED NURSING UNIT

13960 PLANTATION ROAD, FORT MYERS, FL 33912
Score: 91 / 100

Among nursing homes in Florida, Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit stands out with an A grade and a score of 91 out of 100. It ranks in the 90th percentile statewide, reflecting consistently high performance across CMS quality metrics.

Staffing levels at Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit exceed national averages, with 5.76 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 3.09 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent CMS inspections identified 6 deficiencies at Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.76 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 3.09 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.00 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.67 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 5.20 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 2.55 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

6
Total Deficiencies
Oct 25, 2023
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 5 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0806 Severity J
    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing
    Oct 25, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Oct 27, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Oct 27, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Oct 27, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0685 Severity D
    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
    Jan 15, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Quality measure data not available for this facility.

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $14,521

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 91 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - Hospital district
Certified Beds
75
Provider Type
Medicare
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 23, 2023
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0