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HomeFloridaLife Care Center of Punta Gorda

Life Care Center of Punta Gorda

450 Shreve Street, Punta Gorda, FL 339509416398771WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.7on Google(302 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
180
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $8,151

How Life Care Center of Punta Gorda Compares in Florida

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Florida. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
3/5
FL average
3.3/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
FL average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
FL average
3.3/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.91 hrs/day
FL average
3.82 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.64 hrs/day
FL average
0.73 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
38.3%
FL average
41.4%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Florida average of 2.8/5.
Reported RN time is 0.64 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.73.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
0
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 13, 2023
Most recent cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Jul 25, 2024
The most recent cycle recorded 5 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$9,658/mo
Florida median
Private Room
$10,646/mo
Florida median
Charlotte County 65+
76,614
40.3% of county
County Population
189,900
Charlotte County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Life Care Center of Punta Gorda is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Punta Gorda, Florida with 180 certified beds. It has been operating since 1980. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
180
Avg Residents/Day
151.6
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 1980
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Charlotte
Last Inspection
Jul 25, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
49.5
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (6)

F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Jul 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0680Potential for Harm

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

Survey: Jul 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jul 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0690Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Sep 2, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$8,151
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineJul 25, 2024
$8,151

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.28 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.99 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.64 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.91 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.46 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.07 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
38.3%
RN Turnover
37.9%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (25)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 28, 1993
PRESTON, FORRESTINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJan 28, 1993
MAZZO, MICHELEMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ASep 1, 2016
MUSCATI, STEPHANIEMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ADec 1, 2024
PRESTON, AARONMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ANov 1, 2018
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 21, 1994
HENRY, TERRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 1999
LAY, LISACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 9, 2018
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2011
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 22, 2000
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2017
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AOct 27, 1982
PUNTA GORDA MEDICAL INVESTORS LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ADec 15, 1982
FLETCHER, TODDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
MAZZO, MICHELEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 1, 2016
MUSCATI, STEPHANIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 1, 2024
PRESTON, AARONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 1, 2018
PRESTON, AUBREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
RUANO, ODELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 16, 2023
ZIEGLER, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 13, 2025
PUNTA GORDA MEDICAL INVESTORS LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 28, 2011
MUSCATI, STEPHANIEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 13, 2025
PRESTON, FORRESTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 28, 2011
RUANO, ODELADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 13, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Life Care Center of Punta Gorda and nearby alternatives.

All Florida facilities
Life Care Center of Punta Gorda
Punta Gorda, FLCurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $8,151
Solaris Healthcare Charlotte Harbor
Port Charlotte, FL3.2 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Harbour Health Center
Port Charlotte, FL3.3 miAbuse flag
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $35,597
Charlotte Bay Rehab and Care Center
Port Charlotte, FL3.3 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $274,053
Village Place Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Port Charlotte, FL5.2 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $291,005
Port Charlotte Rehabilitation Center
Port Charlotte, FL6.7 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $45,920
Sun Harbor Healthcare
Port Charlotte, FL7.5 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Life Care Center of Punta Gorda
Punta Gorda, FL · Current facility
—3/52/54/5$8,151
Solaris Healthcare Charlotte Harbor
Port Charlotte, FL
3.2 mi4/53/53/5None recorded
Harbour Health Center
Port Charlotte, FL
3.3 mi3/52/55/5$35,597
Charlotte Bay Rehab and Care Center
Port Charlotte, FL
3.3 mi1/51/54/5$274,053
Village Place Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Port Charlotte, FL
5.2 mi2/51/53/5$291,005
Port Charlotte Rehabilitation Center
Port Charlotte, FL
6.7 mi3/53/54/5$45,920
Sun Harbor Healthcare
Port Charlotte, FL
7.5 mi4/53/52/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Life Care Center of Punta Gorda?▾
Life Care Center of Punta Gorda has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Life Care Center of Punta Gorda cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Florida is $9,658/month for a semi-private room and $10,646/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Life Care Center of Punta Gorda participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Life Care Center of Punta Gorda had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center of Punta Gorda had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jul 25, 2024). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $8,151.
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Punta Gorda?▾
Life Care Center of Punta Gorda provides 3.91 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours, 0.99 LPN hours, and 2.28 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 38.3%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Punta Gorda have?▾
Life Care Center of Punta Gorda has 180 certified beds with an average of 151.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 84% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Life Care Center of Punta Gorda?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Florida. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Life Care Center of Punta Gorda?▾
On Google Maps, Life Care Center of Punta Gorda has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 302 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

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