SHORES NURSING AND REHAB CENTER
220 NINTH STREET, Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How SHORES NURSING AND REHAB CENTER Compares
SHORES NURSING AND REHAB CENTER is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Port Saint Joe, Florida. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Florida average of 3.3 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.9%) is above the Florida average of 2.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 120 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 82% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Florida average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.7% — worse than the Florida average of 8.6% (59% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 5.9% — worse than the Florida average of 2.5% (135% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.6% — worse than the Florida average of 4.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 30.1% — worse than the Florida average of 26.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Florida averages across 694 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SHORES NURSING AND REHAB CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SHORES NURSING AND REHAB CENTER with other nursing homes in Port Saint Joe.
How is SHORES NURSING AND REHAB CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is SHORES NURSING AND REHAB CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 13.7% here versus 8.6% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is SHORES NURSING AND REHAB CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.9% here versus 2.5% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SHORES NURSING AND REHAB CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at SHORES NURSING AND REHAB CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Port Saint Joe
Port Saint Joe sits in Gulf County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.1% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Florida as a whole (20.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 3,330 (22.1%)
- Median age
- 46.3 years
- Median household income
- $50,640
- Median home value
- $170,700
Demographics for Gulf County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Port Saint Joe.
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