Rehab & Healthcare Center of Cape Coral
2629 Del Prado Blvd · Cape Coral, FL · 33904 · 2395744434
118 certified beds Non profit - Other Chain: Florida Institute for Long-Term Care
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $32,188 in fines in the last 24 months.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.23 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.88 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.99 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $32,188 |
Inspection citations (30 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E May 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected June 13, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 13, 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 June 13, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E May 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected June 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected March 12, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 12, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected March 12, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 12, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 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 March 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2025
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 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2025
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected March 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2025
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 12, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected March 12, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 12, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 13, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E June 8, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected July 8, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 8, 2023 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected July 8, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2023 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected July 8, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D February 22, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected March 22, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 22, 2023
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 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 22, 2023
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 March 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 22, 2023
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected March 22, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 12, 2025 | Fine | $4,147 |
| February 12, 2025 | Fine | $4,979 |
| February 12, 2025 | Fine | $23,062 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105342 · certified since March 16, 1979. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.