Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit
By some distance the strongest staffing figures in the region: registered nurse time four times the state average, and turnover under 20%.
Verified · CMS data as of 26 Aug 2026Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit: contact and key details
Lee Health System Inc
- Address
- 13960 Plantation Road, Fort Myers, FL 33912
Get directions - Phone
- (239) 343-1705
- CMS provider number
- 106122
- Certified beds
- 75
- Average residents per day
- 72.2
- Ownership type
- Government – hospital district
- Chain affiliation
- None listed
- Resident / family council
- None listed
- Inside a hospital
- Yes
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Distance from central Fort Myers
- 2.3 miles
All fields above from CMS Care Compare, provider 106122, data last updated 26 August 2026.
Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit CMS ratings
| Measure | Rating | Stars | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | Much above average | 5 of 5 | Composite of the three below |
| Health inspections | Much above average | 5 of 5 | Unannounced state surveys, weighted most heavily |
| Staffing | Much above average | 5 of 5 | Verified against payroll data |
| Quality measures | Above average | 4 of 5 | Clinical outcomes, partly self-reported |
Staffing levels and turnover
Nursing hours per resident per day is the most reliable single indicator of care quality, because CMS verifies it against payroll records rather than taking the facility’s word for it.
| Measure | This facility | Florida average | National average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hoursHigher is better | 5 h 49 m | 3 h 49 m | 3 h 52 m |
| Registered Nurse hoursHigher is better | 2 h 56 m | 44 min | 41 min |
| Nurse aide hoursHigher is better | 2 h 48 m | 2 h 19 m | 2 h 19 m |
| Physical therapist hoursHigher is better | 40 min | 5 min | 4 min |
| Total nursing staff turnoverLower is better | 19.3% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered Nurse turnoverLower is better | 18.0% | 46.0% | 42.9% |
| Average residents per day | 72.2 | 108.9 | 86 |
Source: CMS Care Compare staffing data for provider 106122, last updated 26 August 2026. Figures include nursing staff with administrative duties and do not show how many staff are present at any given moment.
Reading the numbers for Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit
The staffing numbers are in a different league
Registered nurse time is 2 hours 56 minutes per resident per day against a Florida average of 44 minutes, roughly four times the state norm. Total nursing time is 5 hours 49 minutes against 3 hours 49 minutes. Reported physical therapist time is 40 minutes against a state average of 5 minutes.
Turnover is the lowest in the area
Total nursing turnover is 19.3% and registered nurse turnover 18%, against Florida averages of 41.4% and 46%. Staff here stay, which is the single most reliable signal of a stable operation.
It is a hospital unit, not a standalone home
This is a skilled nursing unit inside Gulf Coast Medical Center, run by the Lee Health hospital district rather than a private operator. That explains the clinical staffing levels, and it also means admissions usually come through the hospital’s own discharge process rather than a direct enquiry. It is built for short, intensive post-acute stays, not long-term residency.
Questions worth asking before you sign
- Can we be referred here directly, or only from an inpatient stay at this hospital?
- What is the typical length of stay on this unit?
- What happens if my relative still needs care when the unit discharges them?
- Can we see the most recent state survey report and the plan of correction?
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Questions about Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit
What is the CMS rating for Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit?
As of CMS data updated on 26 August 2026, the overall rating is Much above average. That breaks down as Much above average for health inspections, Much above average for staffing, and Above average for quality measures.
Where is it and what is the phone number?
13960 Plantation Road, Fort Myers, FL 33912. The main line is (239) 343-1705. This site is an independent guide, so please contact the facility directly about admissions, billing and visiting.
How many beds does it have?
It is certified for 75 beds and averages 72.2 residents per day. Certified beds are not the same as beds currently available, so ask about availability when you call.
Who owns it?
The legal business name on federal records is Lee Health System Inc, recorded by CMS as Government – hospital district. Chain affiliation: None listed.
How does its staffing compare with the Florida average?
Total nursing time is 5 h 49 m per resident per day against a Florida average of 3 h 49 m, and registered nurse time is 2 h 56 m against a state average of 44 min. Nursing staff turnover is 19.3% against a Florida average of 41.4%.
Does it accept Medicare and Medicaid?
Yes, it is certified for both. It is still worth confirming in writing whether a specific bed converts to Medicaid once Medicare-covered days end, since that varies bed by bed at any facility.
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