Shores Nursing And Rehab Center
Port Saint Joe, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105435) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $137,446
Phone: (850) 229-8244 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Shores Nursing And Rehab Center has a CMS Overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27. Its Health Inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its Staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Shores Nursing And Rehab Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.34 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 52.6%. CMS gives the facility a Staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show Shores Nursing And Rehab Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $137,446.00, with no payment denials. CMS has also designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus program due to a history of persistent poor quality of care.
About this facility
Shores Nursing And Rehab Center is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) nursing home in Port Saint Joe, Gulf County, Florida, certified for 120 beds with an average daily census of 98.8 residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has been certified since June 1983.
According to CMS Care Compare, Shores Nursing And Rehab Center holds an Overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Florida state average of 3.27. Its Health Inspection rating is 1 out of 5, its Quality Measures rating is 3 out of 5, and its Staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.34 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 52.6%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $137,446.00 against this facility, and no payment denials on record.
CMS has designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program, which identifies nursing homes with a history of persistent poor quality of care that are subject to increased CMS inspection oversight. Families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
The facility is part of a chain operated under Eliyahu Mirlis, comprising 13 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.1 out of 5. There has been no change of ownership within the last 12 months, so ratings reflect the current operator.
Data source: CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Shores Nursing And Rehab Center has an Overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Florida state average of 3.27.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.34 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a 52.6% nursing turnover rate; CMS rates staffing 3 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $137,446.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, but CMS has designated it an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program for persistent poor quality of care and increased inspection scrutiny.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 120 beds with an average daily census of 98.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC that is part of the Eliyahu Mirlis chain, which includes 13 facilities with an average rating of 2.1 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since June 15, 1983.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an Overall rating plus separate Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures ratings, each on a 1-to-5-star scale; here they are 1, 1, 3, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 850-229-8244 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 850-229-8244 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105435?state=FL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.