Life Care Center of Punta Gorda
Nursing Home · Punta Gorda, FL
CMS certification number105289
Contact & location
450 Shreve StreetPunta Gorda, FL 33950
Charlotte County
- Phone
- (941) 639-8771
- ZIP code
- 33950 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 180
- Residents per day
- 151.6 (84% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Punta Gorda Medical Investors LLC
- Chain
- Life Care Centers of America (194 facilities, avg 3.4★)
- Medicare certified since
- January 1, 1980
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.91 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.64 (state 0.73 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.99 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.28 (state 2.31 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.46 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 38.3 (state 41.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 37.9 (state 46.0 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- July 25, 2024
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 5.0 (state 7.1 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 6 health · 3 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-25 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-10-10 |
| 2024-07-25 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. F0680 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-15 |
| 2024-07-25 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-25 |
| 2024-07-25 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-25 |
| 2024-07-25 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-25 |
| 2021-09-02 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-10-02 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $8,151 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-25 | Fine | $8,151 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Muscati, Stephanie (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Forrest (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Punta Gorda Medical Investors LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ruano, Odel (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cross, Cindy (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Henry, Terry (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lay, Lisa (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Swanker, Richard (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thurmond, Joan (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Developers Investment Company INC (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Forrest (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mazzo, Michele (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Muscati, Stephanie (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Aaron (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Developers Investment Company INC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fletcher, Todd (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mazzo, Michele (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Muscati, Stephanie (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Aaron (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Aubrey (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Punta Gorda Medical Investors LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ruano, Odel (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ziegler, James (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Life Care Center of Punta Gorda?
Life Care Center of Punta Gorda has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.3-star average in Florida.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Punta Gorda have?
It has 180 certified beds and cares for about 152 residents per day.
Has Life Care Center of Punta Gorda been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $8,151 in the last three years.
Who owns Life Care Center of Punta Gorda?
It is part of Life Care Centers of America and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Life Care Center of Punta Gorda?
(941) 639-8771. The facility is located at 450 Shreve Street, Punta Gorda, FL 33950.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.