GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER SKILLED NURSING UNIT — Nursing Home in FORT MYERS, FL
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 75 |
|---|---|
| Average Residents/Day | 72.0 |
| CMS Certification Number | 106122 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 5.79 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 3.22 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER SKILLED NURSING UNIT had 1 health inspection deficiency on its most recent inspection (October 26, 2023), including 1 classified as severe.
Inspection Findings — October 26, 2023
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Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. (Level J)Corrected — October 3, 2023
Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit is a 75-bed nursing home in Fort Myers, Florida. It holds a 5-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 5.8 hours per resident day, above the Florida average of 3.9. Its most recent inspection, in October 2023, cited 1 deficiency, one of them severe.
This facility shows strong staffing levels and a high overall rating, which suggests they have capacity to provide attentive care. However, the most recent inspection found a notable deficiency around care planning and following treatment orders (including issues with respiratory care, medications, and accommodating dietary needs), so you’ll want to ask how those specific problems were corrected and what systems are in place now to prevent recurrence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER SKILLED NURSING UNIT Medicare and Medicaid certified?
GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER SKILLED NURSING UNIT is Medicare certified and not Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER SKILLED NURSING UNIT's CMS star rating?
GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER SKILLED NURSING UNIT has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER SKILLED NURSING UNIT?
GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER SKILLED NURSING UNIT reports 5.78732 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER SKILLED NURSING UNIT had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER SKILLED NURSING UNIT had 1 total deficiencies, including 1 classified as severe.
How many beds does GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER SKILLED NURSING UNIT have?
GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER SKILLED NURSING UNIT has 75 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- EAGLERIDGE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER — 2/5 — 1.1 mi
- THE PRESERVE — 4/5 — 2.3 mi
- FORT MYERS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER — 3/5 — 2.6 mi
- AMBASSADOR HEALTHCARE AT COLLEGE PARK — 1/5 — 2.6 mi
- PAGE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER — 2/5 — 4.0 mi
- CEDARBROOK HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER — 2/5 — 4.1 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 21, 2026.