Gulfport Care Center
Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.
based on 141 Google reviews

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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (10 vs median 6)
- High staff turnover (75%)
- High RN turnover (75%)
Bottom 25% in MS · Below recommended RN staffing · Very high staff turnover · Worst in THE BEEBE FAMILY chain · $24,281 in fines
What this means for your family
Gulfport Care Center is highly regarded for its cleanliness and effective physical therapy, making it a strong candidate for short-term rehab. However, families should be aware of recurring complaints regarding administrative communication and responsiveness; we strongly recommend meeting the social worker assigned to your loved one early on and maintaining active, daily involvement in their care.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
141 reviews analyzed“Gulfport Care Center receives polarized feedback, with many families praising the clean facility, friendly staff, and effective rehabilitation services. However, a recurring pattern of complaints highlights significant issues with administrative communication, specifically regarding a social worker, and concerns about neglect, poor food quality, and slow response times for residents in long-term care.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Attentive and friendly nursing staff
- Effective physical therapy program
- Welcoming and professional admissions process
Concerns
- Unprofessional and unhelpful social worker (Natasha) (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
- Poor food quality and lack of dietary oversight (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
- Slow response times to call buttons and resident needs (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Allegations of neglect and poor communication regarding medical status (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed the facility is very active in responding to online feedback; how does that commitment to communication translate into how you keep families updated on a resident's daily medical status?
- 2Given the recent focus on staffing levels, could you walk me through your current process for monitoring and responding to call buttons to ensure residents receive timely assistance?
- 3I’ve read positive things about your physical therapy program; how do you ensure that same level of dedicated attention and oversight is applied to daily nutritional needs and dietary preferences?
- 4Since navigating care transitions can be complex, what is the best way to coordinate with the social services team to ensure we have a clear point of contact for our family’s needs?
- 5What specific protocols do you have in place to ensure consistent medication management and oversight for residents with complex health needs?
- 6Could you share how you foster a sense of community and daily engagement for the 90 residents here to ensure they feel active and connected within the facility?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The physical therapy was superb and went above & beyond to get her the help needed to be successful and safe at home.”
“My dad recently left Gulfport Care Center after a few weeks of therapy. ... My experience with the staff was good EXCEPT for me social worker, Natasha. My God, unprofessional and horrible attitude clearly defines this woman!!”
“The place is very clean when you walk in and does not smell like a nursing home, but the providers do nothing, the food is disgusting, and most of the staff just sit around on their phones!”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)
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
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility shows concerning patterns, particularly with reporting and responding to abuse allegations, which appeared in both complaint-triggered surveys and regular inspections across multiple years. The main problem areas include resident rights violations, abuse/neglect reporting procedures, and care planning deficiencies. While all cited issues have correction dates, the recurring nature of abuse reporting problems and the fact that families have filed complaints suggest ongoing challenges with fundamental safety protocols that families should carefully investigate before considering placement.
Jun 5, 2025Routine10
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
May 2, 2024Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Feb 1, 2024Routine12
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Administration Deficiencies
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
May 18, 2023Complaint2
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Jun 5, 2025
$8,672
Fine
Jun 5, 2025
$8,673
Fine
Feb 1, 2024
$6,936
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Gulfport Care Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
The Beebe Family
48 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.6/5 · Rank 42 of 48 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Act Investments, LLC
Owner · Organization
Medico LLC
Owner · Organization
David & Felicia Stallard Child Tr
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Elton Glynn Beebe Jr. & Nancy Doty Beebe Irrv Tr Ua
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Gerard and Alison Danos Childrens Tr
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Joseph & Alison Sadler Children Tr
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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