Life Care Center Of Punta Gorda

450 Shreve Street, Punta Gorda FL, 33950

Resident Review Score
8.7
|
Most Loved
Starting price

$1,450

For this area
$$$
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Life Care Center Of Punta Gorda is a nursing home in Punta Gorda, FL, with 180 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living and memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia. The community also has an independent living option. This facility may offer respite stays. If this is something you need, you will need to find out if there are any additional restrictions on this option. Life Care Center Of Punta Gorda offers additional therapy services to its residents, including occupational therapists (in-house).

Costs at this community start at $1,450 and range up to $7,115 per month. The average price in the community is $4,283, which is more than the average cost of $3,957 for nursing home care in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is lower than the state average. If the resident needs other services, additional care may increase the monthly cost. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 3.7 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 1.5 hours with licensed nurses (0.7 by an RN and 0.9 by an LPN) and 2.2 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. This facility has a variety of activities, including musical performances and social outings. See our amenity list below for more information.

There are seven hospitals within 25 miles of Life Care Center Of Punta Gorda. The two closest hospitals are Bayfront Health Punta Gorda, which is 1.3 miles away, and Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, which is 4.9 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 5, meaning it is in the top 10% of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This nursing home has a health inspection rating of 5. The ratings for quality are excellent and the staff ratings are average, with a rating of 4.

Some of the key amenities available at Life Care Center Of Punta Gorda are:

  • Outdoor Areas
  • Activity Center
  • Pet Friendly
  • Clubs & Communities

For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 240-4458 or reach the community directly at(941) 639-8771

Pricing for Life Care Center Of Punta Gorda

$3,957Avg. Local Starting Price
Life Care Center Of Punta Gorda$1,450

Starting price

  • Within 25 Miles$4,440
  • In Fort Myers-Naples$3,957
  • In FL$5,207

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Resident Review Score
8.7
|
Most Loved
#1 in Punta Gorda, FL
Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved21
Loved1
Good0
Average0
Below Average4

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

This community, Life Care Center of Punta Gorda, has garnered a wealth of positive feedback regarding the care and services provided to residents and their families. Many reviewers have expressed high satisfaction with the professionalism, friendliness, and compassionate nature of the staff, ranging from the nursing team to the rehabilitation specialists and the front desk personnel. The community's environment is frequently described as clean, welcoming, and well-maintained, contributing to a positive experience for residents. Families have praised both the short-term rehab and long-term care options, highlighting successful recoveries and the attentive, personalized care their loved ones received. The coordination for admissions and transitions, led by efficient staff members, was notably smooth and fast, easing the process for many during difficult times.
However, despite the overwhelming positive feedback, some reviews did mention a desire for better communication regarding updates on residents' progress and a more structured information delivery system for families, suggesting a need for improvement in how the community engages with families. A few reviewers recommended creating a welcome packet or something similar to help guide families through their loved one's stay. Additionally, while the staff's care and dedication were often celebrated, these points of feedback indicate an area for enhancement in administrative and family support processes to ensure a fully rounded positive experience for all involved.

AI generated summary of real reviews

ANNUAL DATA

Life Care Center Of Punta Gorda

Availability

Each community has a certified number of beds that are available.

certified beds

180
106.5

Local Avg

Ratings

User ratings are a trustworthy source of information about a community.

overall

5
3.1

Local Avg

health inspection

5
2.8

Local Avg

quality

5
3.7

Local Avg

staff

4
3.8

Local Avg

Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

facility reported

0
1.7

Local Avg

infection control citations

0
0.2

Local Avg

fines

0
2.5

Local Avg

amount of fines

$0
$50,644

Local Avg

Staff Hours (per resident per day)

licensed staff hours

2
1.8

Local Avg

total nurse hours

4
4.3

Local Avg

weekend nurse hours

3
3.9

Local Avg

weekend rn hours

0
0.7

Local Avg

Staff Turnover (per year)

nursing staff

46
42.3

Local Avg

registered nurses

50
50.6

Local Avg

administrators who left

0
0.9

Local Avg

Facility Details

  • Legal name

    LIFE CARE CENTER OF PUNTA GORDA

  • Ownership type

    For profit - Corporation

  • Federal Provider Number

    105289

  • Provider SSA county code

    70

  • Certification

    Medicare and Medicaid

  • Medicaid start date

    January 01, 1980

  • Type of council

    Resident

  • Ownership change in last 12 months

    No

  • Health inspection in last 2 years

    No

  • Located in hospital

    No

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

    No

Amenities

Life Care Center Of Punta Gorda

Outdoor Areas
Activity Center
Pet Friendly
Clubs & Communities

Accommodations

Wifi

Cable TV

Flexible Visiting Hours

Garden

Outdoor Areas

Outdoor Garden

Wireless Internet Access

Complaints

0 Payment Denials

0 Total Incidents Reported

1 Health Complaint Deficiencies

1 Penalties Imposed

1 Total Fines Imposed

2 Total Complaints Reported

8 Health Standard Deficiencies

$9100 In Fines Imposed

9 Total Deficiencies Reported

Occupancy

136 Current Occupants

180 Total Units

Safety

24-hour Security

Activities & Fitness

Activity Centre

Arts & Crafts

Clubs & Communities

Library & Computer Lounge

Putting Green

Social Outings

Care

Arthritis

Assisted Living

Bariatric Care

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Dialysis

Dysphagia Therapy

Hospice

Hospice Care

IV Therapy

Medication Coordination

Memory Care

Nurses

Occupational Therapy

Offers Continuing Care

Offers Resident/family Counciling

On-site Podiatrist

Ostomy Care

Pain Management

Palliative Care

Podiatry Services

Restorative Nursing Care

Speech Therapy

Stroke Care

Stroke Rehabilitation

Tracheostomy Care

Wound Management: Providing The Special Care Our Diabetic Patients Or Those With Thinner And Frailer Skin May Require As We Age While Focusing On The Entire Patient Including Nutrition, Hydration And Mobility.

Services

Beauty Salon & Barber Shop

Additional Features

Certified By Medicare And Medicaid

Medicare Participant Since 01/01/1980

Pet Friendly

Dining & Nutrition

Meals Provided

Hospitals

Charlotte Regional Medical Center

809 E Marion Ave

Distance: 1.4 miles

Peace River Regional Medical Center

2500 Harbor Blvd

Distance: 4.9 miles

Fawcett Memorial Hospital

21298 Olean Blvd

Distance: 5.0 miles

Churches

Sunshine Baptist Fellowship

478 Berry Street, Punta Gorda

Distance: 0.1 miles

Webb J Richard

451 West Helen Avenue, Punta Gorda

Distance: 0.4 miles

Souls Harbour Church of God

451 West Helen Avenue, Punta Gorda

Distance: 0.4 miles

Resident Review Score
6
|
Good
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Resident Review Score
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Good
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Harbour Health Center

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Starting at

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Resident Review Score
8.3
|
Loved
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Preferred Provider

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Starting at

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For this area
$$$
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