nursing home in Port Charlotte, FL

Charlotte Bay Rehab and Care Center

4033 Beaver Lane, Port Charlotte, FL 33952 · (941) 625-3200

★★★★★1
Much below average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★1
  • Staffing★★★★★4
  • Quality measures★★★★★4

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Charlotte Bay Rehab and Care Center at a glance

Charlotte Bay Rehab and Care Center is a 164-bed for-profit nursing home in Port Charlotte, Florida (Charlotte County).

CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Florida average of 3.3.

Residents receive about 3.6 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.8 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (January 30, 2025) found 6 health citations. The Florida average is 7.1.

Federal regulators fined it 2 times in the past three years, totaling $274,053.

Nursing staff turnover is 39.9% per year (state average 41.4%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Corporation
Beds
164
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Excelsior Care Group
Medicare-certified since
April 11, 1980
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Charlotte County
CMS Certification Number
105363

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityFlorida avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)1 / 53.3 / 53 / 5Worse
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)1 / 52.9 / 52.8 / 5Worse
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53.3 / 52.9 / 5Better
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 54.2 / 53.6 / 5Average
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)5 / 54.6 / 53.8 / 5Better
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)2 / 53.3 / 53.3 / 5Worse

Staffing

This facility3.62 hrsFlorida average3.82 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Florida and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityFlorida avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)3.62 hrs3.82 hrs3.86 hrsWorse
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.75 hrs0.73 hrs0.69 hrsBetter
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.26 hrs2.31 hrs2.32 hrsAverage
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.38 hrs3.49 hrs3.42 hrsAverage
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)39.9%41.4%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)51.4%46%42.9%Worse
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)111Worse

Inspections

This facility6Florida average7U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Florida and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityFlorida avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)679Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)313Worse
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)188.56380.6Worse

Penalties

This facility2Florida average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Florida and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityFlorida avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)211Worse
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$274,053$24,361$30,972Worse
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)211Worse

Size

MeasureThis facilityFlorida avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds164122107
Average residents per day15510986
Occupancy94.7%88.9%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility3.1%Florida average2.5%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Florida and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityFlorida avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)3.1%2.5%3.2%Average
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)6.1%4.5%4.6%Worse
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)17.3%8.6%15.4%Worse
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)0%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)6.2%8.7%13.9%Better
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)5.3%9.5%14.1%Better
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)7.6%5.5%5.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)4.1%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)22.2%14.4%19.5%Worse
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)3.2%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)99.2%98.2%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility1.4%Florida average1.5%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Florida and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityFlorida avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)1.4%1.5%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)98.8%94.7%79.8%Better
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)97.9%95.2%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 27 health deficiencies and 2 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 5 citations involved actual harm, including 4 rated "immediate jeopardy".

DateCitationSeverityStatus
March 17, 2026
Complaint
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 April 2, 2026
March 22, 2025
Complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0835
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected March 26, 2025
March 22, 2025
Complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected March 26, 2025
March 22, 2025
Complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected March 26, 2025
February 25, 2025
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
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 18, 2025
January 30, 2025
Complaint
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
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected March 26, 2025
January 30, 2025
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 February 25, 2025
January 30, 2025
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 25, 2025
January 30, 2025
Standard
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 25, 2025
January 30, 2025
Standard
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 25, 2025
February 7, 2024
Complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 6, 2024
February 7, 2024
Complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 6, 2024
February 7, 2024
Complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0908
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 6, 2024
December 1, 2022
Fire safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected December 29, 2022
December 1, 2022
Fire safety
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0352
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 29, 2022
December 1, 2022
Standard
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
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 29, 2022
December 1, 2022
Standard
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0700
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 29, 2022
December 1, 2022
Standard
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 29, 2022
December 1, 2022
Standard
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 29, 2022
December 1, 2022
Standard
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 29, 2022
December 1, 2022
Standard
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 29, 2022
December 1, 2022
Standard
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 29, 2022
December 1, 2022
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 December 29, 2022
May 6, 2021
Standard
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0921
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 4, 2021
May 6, 2021
Standard
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 4, 2021
May 6, 2021
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 June 4, 2021
May 6, 2021
Standard
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
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 4, 2021
May 6, 2021
Standard
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 4, 2021
May 6, 2021
Standard
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 4, 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 2 federal penalties in the past three years, including $274,053 in fines.

DatePenaltyAmount / length
January 30, 2025Fine$265,265
January 30, 2025Fine$8,788

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
PORT CHARLOTTE CARE MEMBER LLC
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest100%10/07/2022
FLNHO CAPITAL GROUP LLC
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest10%10/08/2022
LEIFER, JOEL
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE10/08/2022
SOLTIS, ERIN
Individual
w-2 managing employeeNOT APPLICABLE11/01/2022

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Frequently asked questions

What is Charlotte Bay Rehab and Care Center's rating?

Charlotte Bay Rehab and Care Center has 1 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 Charlotte Bay Rehab and Care Center receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 6 citations, compared with a Florida average of 7.1. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Charlotte Bay Rehab and Care Center 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 Charlotte Bay Rehab and Care Center?

It is for profit - corporation and part of Excelsior Care Group. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Charlotte Bay Rehab and Care Center and how do I contact it?

Charlotte Bay Rehab and Care Center is at 4033 Beaver Lane, Port Charlotte, FL 33952. Phone: (941) 625-3200.

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.