Shores Nursing and Rehab Center
220 Ninth Street · Port Saint Joe, FL · 32456 · 8502298244
120 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Eliyahu Mirlis
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
5 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.37 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.52 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.29 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 52% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $137,446 |
Inspection citations (37 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2025 · 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 March 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2025
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected June 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 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 June 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 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 June 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected June 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected June 23, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected June 23, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2025
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected June 23, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2025
Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.
Corrected June 23, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D October 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected December 1, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E August 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 17, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 12, 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 September 17, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 12, 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 September 17, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 17, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected September 17, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided.
Corrected September 17, 2024 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · L February 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected March 24, 2024 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · L February 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected March 24, 2024 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · L February 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 24, 2024 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · L February 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected March 24, 2024 · Environmental
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Immediate jeopardy · L February 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
Corrected March 24, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G February 2, 2024
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected March 24, 2024 · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| February 2, 2024 | Fine | $137,446 |
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105435 · certified since June 15, 1983. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.