Life Care Center of Punta Gorda

CMS flags

CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

1. CMS update of February 25, 2026

   • Star rating

     The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

2. CMS update of November 20, 2025

   • Star rating

     The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

3. CMS update of July 30, 2025

   • Star rating

     The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

   • Star rating

     The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

4. CMS update of May 28, 2025

   • Fine

     CMS changed the fine from July 25, 2024 from $8,018 to $8,151.

5. CMS update of March 26, 2025

   • Fine

     CMS changed the fine from July 25, 2024 from $12,335 to $8,018.

6. CMS update of February 26, 2025

   • Star rating

     The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

   • Star rating

     The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

7. CMS update of October 30, 2024

   • Health citation

     CMS changed citation F0689 from severity D to G. It is from the health inspection on July 25, 2024. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

8. CMS update of September 26, 2024

   • Star rating

     The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

9. Health inspection on July 25, 2024

   5 citations

   CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

   Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

   55 of 694 Florida homes (8%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.

   CMS fine of $8,151 on July 25, 2024.

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   • Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

     The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

     CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2024.

   • Citation F0680. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

     The rule CMS cited: Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

     CMS lists it as corrected on August 15, 2024.

   • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

     The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

     CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2024.

   • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

     The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

     CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2024.

   • Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

     CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2024.

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10. Fire safety inspection on July 25, 2024

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Show the 3 citations

    • Citation K0225. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 15, 2024.

    • Citation K0325. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 15, 2024.

    • Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 15, 2024.

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11. Health inspection on September 2, 2021

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Show the 1 citation

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 2, 2021.

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CMS star ratings

• 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
• 2 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
• 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
• 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating

Facts from CMS

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

• DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/28/1993
• PRESTON, FORRESTIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/28/1993
• DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2017
• LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.Operational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/27/1982
• PUNTA GORDA MEDICAL INVESTORS LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/15/1982

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