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Gulf Coast Village
1333 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33991
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Gulf Coast Village, in Cape Coral, Florida, is certified for 85 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Volunteers Of America Senior Living chain.
CMS gives it no overall rating; the health inspection rating is —, staffing — and quality measures —.
Inspectors recorded 21 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 11, 7 by cycle, most recent first), 5 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 24.7 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 15.8.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $37K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.9 hours per resident per day (1.2 RN), above the Florida median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 53.6%.
CMS flags that the facility is a Special Focus Facility.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Lee Co. median | Florida median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | — | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 21 | 27 | 18 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 24.7 | 22.5 | 15.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.9 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 53.6% | 34.8% | 41.8% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $37,092 | $32,139 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (20 in the county, 694 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Florida average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 7 May 2026, 20 Nov 2025.
Severity mix: K ×4 G ×1 D ×9 E ×5 F ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Jun 2026 |
| 7 May 2026 | F0848 | Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue. | E | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2026 |
| 7 May 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2026 |
| 20 Nov 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2026 |
| 20 Nov 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2026 |
| 20 Nov 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | E | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2026 |
| 20 Nov 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2026 |
| 20 Nov 2025 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2026 |
| 20 Nov 2025 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2026 |
| 20 Nov 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2026 |
| 20 Nov 2025 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2026 |
| 20 Nov 2025 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2026 |
| 20 Nov 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2026 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 May 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 28 May 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2025 |
| 2 Apr 2024 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | K | Complaint investigation | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 2 Apr 2024 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | K | Complaint investigation | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 2 Apr 2024 | F0726 | 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. | K | Complaint investigation | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 2 Apr 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | K | Complaint investigation | 12 Apr 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov 2025 | Fine | $19,920 | |
| 2 Apr 2024 | Fine | $8,586 | |
| 2 Apr 2024 | Fine | $8,586 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Florida average. Turnover: nursing staff 53.6%, RNs 55.9%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Florida median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 33.3% | 7.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.8% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 8.5% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 33.0% | 7.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.9% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 5.5% | 7.0% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Gulf Care, Inc.. Chain: Volunteers Of America Senior Living (6 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteers of America | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 08/01/2004 |
| Volunteers of America National Services | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 01/01/2026 |
| Volunteers of America | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 08/01/2004 |
| Volunteers of America National Services | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2026 |
| Saltmarsh Cpas, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Volunteers of America | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2004 |
| Volunteers of America National Services | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/28/2026 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Lee County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit | Fort Myers | 75 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8.0 | $15K | 26 Oct 2023 |
| Healthpark Care Center | Fort Myers | 112 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0.9 | — | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Lee Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit | Fort Myers | 18 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0.0 | — | — |
| Life Care Center of Estero | Estero | 155 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 6.5 | $8K | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Lodge At Cypress Cove, The | Fort Myers | 64 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7.8 | — | 18 Jan 2024 |
| The Preserve | Fort Myers | 75 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 10.7 | — | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Larsen Health Center | Fort Myers | 180 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 9.4 | $32K | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Renaissance At the Terraces | Bonita Springs | 40 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 22.5 | — | 2 Feb 2026 |
All 20 facilities in Lee County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Gulf Coast Village been cited for?
21 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 5 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Florida median is 18 per facility.
Has Gulf Coast Village been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $37K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Gulf Coast Village compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.9 hours per resident per day against a Florida median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Gulf Coast Village?
It is part of the Volunteers Of America Senior Living chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Volunteers of America, Volunteers of America National Services and Volunteers of America. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Gulf Coast Village last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 26 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 7 May 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.