Charlotte Bay Rehab and Care Center
4033 Beaver Lane · Port Charlotte, FL · 33952 · 9416253200
164 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Excelsior Care Group
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $274,053 in fines in the last 24 months.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$274,053 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.59 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.82 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.36 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 40% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $274,053 |
Inspection citations (28 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2026 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected April 2, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 26, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 22, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected March 26, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected March 26, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected March 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected February 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 25, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected March 6, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D August 16, 2023 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected September 14, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2022
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 29, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2022
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 29, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2022
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 29, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 1, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 29, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2022
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected December 29, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2022
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected December 29, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2022
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected December 29, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2022
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.
Corrected December 29, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2021
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected June 4, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2021
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected June 4, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2021
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 4, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| January 30, 2025 | Fine | $8,788 |
| January 30, 2025 | Fine | $265,265 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105363 · certified since April 11, 1980. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.