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Strong Medicare quality ratings; public reviewers often praise high-quality physical and occupational therapy. Still worth an in-person visit.
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Zero findings in latest survey · Staff turnover reported at 19%
Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit has a strong overall Medicare rating. RN hours meet the EveryPlace reference benchmark, which is one useful staffing signal to discuss during a visit. Public reviewers frequently mention: high-quality physical and occupational therapy and modern, clean, and well-maintained facility. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.
Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit receives highly polarized feedback, with some families praising the facility as clean and professional while others report severe neglect and medical mismanagement. While many patients report successful rehabilitation and compassionate care, a significant number of reviewers cite dangerous lapses in basic care, including dehydration, unaddressed pain, and poor discharge planning.
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff is outstanding they welcome you as a family member the food was good always hot when your food got to my room can't say enough about the staff on 3 Rd floor and all departments PT, OT, Guess Service that I came in contact extremely clean to all employees job well done thank you”
“My mom was recently there for 48 days, left there in worse shape than when she went in. Nurses and therapists lied to insurance company so they would stop covering her care.”
“The PT and OT was thorough and challenging, and was offered just about every day. The staff treated my mom very well and she really recovered well. Mom left there as healthy as she has been for years.”
This facility meets both EveryPlace staffing reference benchmarks. Higher staffing is generally associated with stronger day-to-day care.
Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 3 measures
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
A family filed a complaint that led to a 2023 deficiency for dietary accommodations, which has been corrected. Earlier issues from 2020-2021 involved quality of care, medication management, and care planning, but all deficiencies have been addressed with correction dates. The facility shows improvement over time with no recurring patterns of the same problems across surveys.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Oct 26, 2023
$14,521
Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit
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Lee Health System INC
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