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Gulf Coast Village

1333 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33991 · Lee County

Looking for a retirement community in Cape Coral, FL? Gulf Coast Village offers assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, senior rehabilitation & independent living.

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Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates unrated.

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Availability outlook● Very limited availability

Typically 100% full (87 of 85 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.

If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

A Cape Coral skilled nursing community awaiting a federal rating

Gulf Coast Village is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Cape Coral, FL, with 85 certified beds and an average of about 87 residents per day. It operates as part of the Volunteers of America Senior Living network. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.

This community does not yet carry a Medicare overall star rating — often the case for newer facilities or those with a recent ownership change. We recommend requesting its most recent state survey directly.

Staff provide about 5.11 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.38 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 50.8%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 10 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 3 federal fines totaling $37,092 in the recent record. This facility is in the CMS Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a history of serious quality problems.

Strengths

✓Above-average nurse staffing (5.11 hrs/resident/day)
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Not yet assigned a federal overall star rating
•$37,092 in federal fines
•In the CMS Special Focus Facility program

Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Cape Coral options — our advisors can help you compare.

At a glance

Certified beds: 85
Avg. residents/day: 87
Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Volunteers of America Senior Living
Continuing care: Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #: 105672

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

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Health inspections

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Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$9,730–$12,580/mo (median $10,840)	Local market estimate
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)	$2,930–$5,980/mo (median $5,270)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Cape Coral prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 5.11; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 1.38; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 50.8%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

⚠️ This community carries a serious CMS flag (Special Focus Facility). We recommend reviewing the full inspection report and raising it directly on any tour.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 10
Federal fines: 3 ($37,092)
Total penalties: 3
Last standard survey: 2025-11-20
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Both

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (27 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-11-20Severity G — actual harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2025-11-20Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2025-11-20Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

2025-11-20Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

2025-11-20Severity E — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

2025-11-20Severity E — potential for harmEnvironmental Deficiencies

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

2025-11-20Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

2025-11-20Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Penalty history

Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.

Date	Type	Amount
2025-11-20	Fine	$19,920
2024-04-02	Fine	$8,586
2024-04-02	Fine	$8,586

Services & amenities

✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Memory care
✓ Restaurant-style dining
✓ Wellness programs
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Studio apartments

Location

1333 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral, FL

Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Gulf Coast Village

How much does Gulf Coast Village cost?

Gulf Coast Village does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Cape Coral, FL area typically runs $9,730–$12,580 per month (median $10,840, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

How is the staffing at Gulf Coast Village?

Staff provide about 5.11 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 50.8% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Gulf Coast Village?

Gulf Coast Village has 27 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-11-20). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Gulf Coast Village have availability?

Typically 100% full (87 of 85 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Gulf Coast Village offer?

Gulf Coast Village in Cape Coral, FL offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 85 beds.

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