Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit
Fort Myers, FL · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 106122) · 75 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $14,521
Phone: (239) 343-1705 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above Florida's state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is also 5 stars.
Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit reports total nurse staffing of 5.82 hours per resident per day, including 2.94 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 19.3%.
Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit has 1 federal fine on record totaling $14,521.00, with no payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this location.
About this facility
Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit is a government-owned (hospital district) nursing home in Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida, certified for Medicare since February 2019. The facility maintains 75 certified beds with an average daily census of 72.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Florida state average of 3.27. This overall score is built from a 5-star health inspection rating, a 4-star quality measure rating, and a 5-star staffing rating.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 5.82 per resident per day, including 2.94 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 19.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $14,521.00. There have been no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the provided data, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data, and there has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above Florida's state average of 3.27.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The provider type listed is Medicare; contact the facility at 2393431705 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm Medicaid acceptance.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.82 hours per resident per day, including 2.94 RN hours, with 19.3% turnover and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $14,521.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 75 certified beds with an average daily census of 72.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a government hospital district; no chain affiliation is listed in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare certification on February 7, 2019.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scored 5, 5, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 2393431705 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at 2393431705 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/106122?state=FL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.