Shores Nursing And Rehab Center

Shores Nursing And Rehab Center is a long-term care and rehabilitation facility located at 220 Ninth Street in Port Saint Joe, Florida, within Gulf County. The facility operates 120 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to serve both Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries and maintains an active status with the state of Florida. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across several categories. Shores Nursing And Rehab Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, reflecting performance across health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. The health inspection rating stands at 1 out of 5, which is the lowest tier in the CMS rating system and is based on findings from onsite surveys conducted by state inspectors. The staffing rating is 3 out of 5, indicating a mid-range level of nursing and aide hours relative to the resident census. The quality measure rating is also 3 out of 5, reflecting clinical outcome data reported for residents across a standardized set of indicators. Prospective residents and families are encouraged to review the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration database directly for the most current licensure and survey documentation, including the specific dates and findings from the most recent inspection cycle. Shores Nursing And Rehab Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, which broadens access for residents who qualify under either federal program. Individuals with private insurance, long-term care insurance, or private pay arrangements should contact the facility directly to confirm accepted payment options and current pricing structures. Financial counselors or social workers at the facility can typically assist with benefit verification and coverage questions. When compared to Florida state averages, Shores Nursing And Rehab Center falls below the statewide norm in overall CMS rating and health inspection performance. Florida nursing facilities as a group average higher marks in these categories, making the 1-star ratings in overall and health inspection scores notable data points for those researching care options in the Gulf County area. The staffing and quality measure ratings of 3 out of 5 each align more closely with the broader state average. Gulf County is a rural coastal area, and Shores Nursing And Rehab Center represents one of the limited skilled nursing options available to residents of Port Saint Joe and the surrounding region. Those conducting facility research may wish to compare these ratings against CMS's national and state benchmarks, available through the Medicare Care Compare tool, to place the data in fuller context.