Skilled nursing · Fort Myers, FL

Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit

13960 PLANTATION ROAD, Fort Myers, FL 33912

5 / 5CMS 75 bedsCapacity May 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Top 15%

Federal · State

Strong

The Palmelle read

Strong. Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 85 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Florida state records. Health inspection rating sits at 5-star, staffing at 5-star, quality measures at 4-star. RN coverage is 3.03 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 15 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Florida DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

High registered-nurse coverage

This

3.03

National

0.78

More RN time per resident than national average. Earlier catch on medical issues.

Stable nursing staff

This

15.1%

National

53%

Lower turnover than national median — residents see the same caregivers more consistently.

Worth asking about

Tour-day questions

Ask about staff-to-resident ratio by shift, weekend coverage, and how recent inspections went.

Federal CMS + Florida state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★5 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing★★★★★5 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

3.03

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

5.72

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

15%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

10%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

No data

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

No data

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

No data

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

No data

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$14,521 in fines (1)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID106122

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital district

ChainIndependent

Beds75

Avg residents72

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
This facility has received 1 federal fine(s) but still shows a 5.0-star overall rating. Federal penalties are serious — they indicate violations found during inspections. A high rating alongside recent penalties warrants extra scrutiny.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Registered nurse coverage is 3.03 hours per resident per day — well above the recommended minimum of 0.75 and on par with high-end facilities. More RN time means complex medical changes get caught before they become emergency room trips.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Annual nursing staff turnover is 15% — well below the industry average of 50-60%. The same caregivers are coming back week after week, which means residents see familiar faces who know their preferences and history. Continuity of care is one of the biggest invisible quality signals.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
This facility earned the highest possible health-inspection rating from CMS. That means the inspectors who showed up unannounced, walked the halls, talked to residents, and reviewed records found a clean operation. Worth weighing heavily — inspection ratings are the hardest data point to game.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Florida DPH · Last reconciled Jun 3, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit?

Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 5 out of 5 stars. It scores 5 of 5 on health inspection, 5 of 5 on staffing, and 4 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit been cited for resident harm?

It has $14,521 in federal fines across 1 penalty on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 4 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit appears in the record section above.

What is Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 85 out of 100, placing it among the top-scoring facilities nationwide. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Florida state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit?

Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit is located at 13960 PLANTATION ROAD, Fort Myers, FL 33912. Phone: (239) 343-1705. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit a special focus facility?

Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $14,521 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit compare to other Fort Myers skilled nursing facilities?

Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 85. Browse the full Fort Myers directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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