nursing home in Punta Gorda, FL
Life Care Center of Punta Gorda
450 Shreve Street, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 · (941) 639-8771
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★2
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Life Care Center of Punta Gorda at a glance
Life Care Center of Punta Gorda is a 180-bed for-profit nursing home in Punta Gorda, Florida (Charlotte County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Florida average of 3.3.
Residents receive about 3.9 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (July 25, 2024) found 5 health citations. The Florida average is 7.1.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $8,151.
Nursing staff turnover is 38.3% per year (state average 41.4%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 180
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Life Care Centers of America
- Medicare-certified since
- January 1, 1980
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Charlotte County
- CMS Certification Number
- 105289
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Average |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.91 hrs | 3.82 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.64 hrs | 0.73 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.28 hrs | 2.31 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.46 hrs | 3.49 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 38.3% | 41.4% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 37.9% | 46% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 5 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 49.5 | 63 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $8,151 | $24,361 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 180 | 122 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 152 | 109 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 84.2% | 88.9% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.8% | 2.5% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.9% | 4.5% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 16.8% | 8.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.3% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 4.7% | 8.7% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 4.4% | 9.5% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 5.4% | 5.5% | 5.2% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0.9% | 4.6% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 22.4% | 14.4% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 3.5% | 10.5% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 99.2% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 98.2% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Average |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 99.6% | 94.7% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 95.2% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 6 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 25, 2024 Fire safety | Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0325 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 15, 2024 |
| July 25, 2024 Fire safety | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0225 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 15, 2024 |
| July 25, 2024 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 15, 2024 |
| July 25, 2024 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected October 10, 2024 |
| July 25, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 25, 2024 |
| July 25, 2024 Standard | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0680 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 15, 2024 |
| July 25, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 25, 2024 |
| July 25, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 25, 2024 |
| September 2, 2021 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 2, 2021 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $8,151 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 25, 2024 | Fine | $8,151 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/13/2025 |
| MUSCATI, STEPHANIE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/13/2025 |
| PRESTON, FORREST Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/28/2011 |
| PUNTA GORDA MEDICAL INVESTORS LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/28/2011 |
| RUANO, ODEL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/13/2025 |
| CROSS, CINDY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/21/1994 |
| HENRY, TERRY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/16/1999 |
| LAY, LISA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/09/2018 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2011 |
| THURMOND, JOAN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/22/2000 |
| DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC Organization | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/1993 |
| PRESTON, FORREST Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/1993 |
| MAZZO, MICHELE Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2016 |
| MUSCATI, STEPHANIE Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2024 |
| PRESTON, AARON Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2018 |
| DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| FLETCHER, TODD Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/13/2024 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/27/1982 |
| MAZZO, MICHELE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2016 |
| MUSCATI, STEPHANIE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2024 |
| PRESTON, AARON Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2018 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/13/2024 |
| PUNTA GORDA MEDICAL INVESTORS LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/15/1982 |
| RUANO, ODEL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/16/2023 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/13/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Life Care Center of Punta Gorda's rating?
Life Care Center of Punta Gorda has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Florida nursing homes is 3.3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Life Care Center of Punta Gorda receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 5 citations, compared with a Florida average of 7.1. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Life Care Center of Punta Gorda accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Life Care Center of Punta Gorda?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Life Care Centers of America. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Life Care Center of Punta Gorda and how do I contact it?
Life Care Center of Punta Gorda is at 450 Shreve Street, Punta Gorda, FL 33950. Phone: (941) 639-8771.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.