Nursing HomeMedicaid

Life Care Center of Punta Gorda

Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.

450 Shreve Street, Punta Gorda, FL 33950|180 beds|Licensed & Active

3/5

Medicare

Inspection

Quality

Staffing

Google rating

4.7/5

based on 339 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is highly regarded for its cleanliness and effective rehabilitation therapy, making it a strong candidate for short-term recovery. However, families should be aware of recurring reports regarding nursing responsiveness and medication management. We strongly recommend conducting unannounced visits and maintaining frequent, direct communication with the unit manager to ensure your loved one's specific needs are being met.

Google Reviews

339 reviews on Google

“Life Care Center of Punta Gorda is widely praised for its clean, well-maintained environment and a staff that many families describe as professional, kind, and attentive. While the majority of reviews are highly positive, particularly regarding the rehab therapy team, some families have raised serious concerns regarding nursing oversight, medication management, and responsiveness to medical emergencies.”

Quality Themes

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Strengths

Warm, attentive nursing and CNA staff
Clean, well-maintained facility
Effective and professional physical/occupational therapy
Welcoming and helpful administrative/reception team

Concerns

Inconsistent nursing oversight and responsiveness to medical needs (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
Medication management errors or delays (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
Room size and lack of adequate space for two residents (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Poor laundry management (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 232 analyzed

209

How They Respond to Reviews

97%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

1I noticed the facility is very responsive to online feedback; how do you use that communication loop to address concerns regarding daily operations or resident care?
2Given that some families have mentioned challenges with medication timing, could you walk me through your current process for ensuring medications are administered accurately and on schedule?
3With the health inspection rating being an area of focus, what specific steps has the leadership team taken recently to improve oversight and clinical outcomes?
4I understand that balancing medical needs with comfort is key; how does your team handle communication when there is a change in a resident's condition or a need for urgent medical intervention?
5Regarding the shared living spaces, how do you help residents personalize their area to ensure they feel comfortable and have enough space for their belongings?
6I've read great things about your therapy team; how do you integrate those services into a resident's daily routine to keep them active and engaged?

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Key Review Excerpts

“The unit manager, Jennifer, is PHENOMENAL! I had an issue with my calls not reaching my mom’s phone, and not only did she follow through to assist with allowing me to communicate with my mom but she was so caring and gentle to both my mom and myself.”

Resident's family member · 2026★★★★★

“I walked in last Saturday afternoon 2/7/26 to find gram in respiratory distress, unable to speak more than...”

Resident's family member · 2026★☆☆☆☆

“My mom is a resident here and she loves it! After moving from another facility, I could not believe how quickly her mental health improved here.”

Resident's family member · 2026★★★★★

Source: 339 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026

RN Hours

0.56hrs

75%

Registered nurses for medical care

Total Nursing

3.91hrs

95%

All nurses + aides combined

Staff Turnover

39%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN Turnover

38%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both 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

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating

5/ 5

Better Than Avg

measures

Worse Than Avg

measures

Long-Stay Residents

🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility4.5%

Better than Avg

Here

4.5%

19.4%

11.5%

Charlotte

13.4%

😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.5%

Better than Avg

Here

0.5%

12.1%

4.1%

Charlotte

3.3%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility4.3%

Better than Avg

Here

4.3%

15.3%

10.6%

Charlotte

12.2%

🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better

This Facility3.8%

Better than Avg

Here

3.8%

14.4%

9.1%

Charlotte

9.5%

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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility17.3%

Worse than Avg

Here

17.3%

15.5%

8.7%

Charlotte

12.5%

💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility21.6%

Worse than Avg

Here

21.6%

19.5%

15.0%

Charlotte

14.4%

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)

💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility99.6%

Better than Avg

Here

99.6%

79.8%

94.7%

Charlotte

89.6%

💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility99.9%

Better than Avg

Here

99.9%

81.8%

94.8%

Charlotte

95.6%

💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better

This Facility1.2%

Better than Avg

Here

1.2%

1.6%

1.5%

Charlotte

3.5%

Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

5deficiencies

1penalties

Near state avg (7.3)

1 complaint-triggered

$8,151 in fines

This facility has 9 federal deficiencies from 2 surveys, including one complaint-triggered issue involving accident prevention and resident safety. The most frequent problems involve general care quality, safety hazards, and infection control. A family filed a complaint about safety supervision in 2024. All deficiencies show correction dates, suggesting the facility addresses identified problems, though multiple issues were found in the most recent survey.

Jul 25, 2024Routine7 findings

0225Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

0325Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

0680Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0324Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Jul 25, 2024Complaint1 finding

0689Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Sep 2, 2021Routine1 finding

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Jul 25, 2024

$8,151

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Life Care Center of Punta Gorda

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Life Care Centers of America

Chain Size

194 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.5/5 · Rank 130 of 194

Ownership & Management

Owners

Developers Investment Company INC

Owner · Organization

Preston, Forrest

Owner (parent company)

Key personnel

Mazzo, MicheleManaging Control - Governing BodyMuscati, StephanieManaging Control - Governing BodyPreston, AaronManaging Control - Governing BodyCross, CindyOfficer / DirectorHenry, TerryOfficer / Director

Source: Medicare provider data

Contact

Get in Touch

Contact this facility directly and verify the details that matter most to your family.

(941) 639-8771

lcca.com

450 Shreve Street

Punta Gorda, FL 33950

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References & Resources

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