Visitor Information
At Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda, we understand family members and friends are an important part of the healing process for our patients and we welcome you to visit. We allow flexibility in visiting based on a patient's condition and preference, however, we encourage you to check with admission or the main desk prior to visiting to make sure your visit occurs at the most appropriate time.
Patients are allowed two visitors at a time. We suggest that visits be kept brief to avoid tiring patients. Visitors may be asked to leave the room when a physician arrives or when nursing care or spiritual care is given. Children of any age may be allowed to visit patients with the permission of their nurse. We ask that you not bring young visitors who may be disruptive. To prevent spreading illnesses to our patients, we ask that children and adults with contagious illnesses, including colds and flu, delay their visits until they are well.
Cafeteria Hours
Our hospital cafeteria is located on the first floor and is open to visitors. Senior Circle members receive a cafeteria discount. Meals are served between the following hours.*
Monday - Friday
- Breakfast: 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
- Lunch: 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday
- Lunch: 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
*Cafeteria hours subject to change.
Vending machines
Vending is available 24-hours per day and includes offerings such as frozen entrees, ice cream, sandwiches, fruit, yogurt, pudding, assorted snacks and beverages. Vending machines are located on the first floor in the cafeteria, at the same day surgery entrance and along the corridor to the emergency room.
Parking
Visitors may park, free of charge, in the hospital's parking lot. Please do not park in spaces reserved for doctors and clergy.
Courtesy tram
Our Courtesy Tram is available to give you a ride between your car and the hospital from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The tram regularly circles the parking lot to pick up arriving visitors and stops for departing visitors at the main lobby entrance.