All citations for Life Care Center of Punta Gorda

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

July 25, 2024

This is more than 2 years ago. Newer inspection results may not be on record yet, so the results below may not describe the home today. Ask the home for its most recent inspection report.

Showing 1 to 9 of 9 citations

Harm to a resident
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.
Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0225, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0325, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0680, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 25, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 25, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 25, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of September 2, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 2, 2021).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.