Skilled nursing · Fort Myers, FL

Larsen Health Center

13880 SHELL POINT PLAZA, Fort Myers, FL 33908

4 / 5CMS 180 bedsCapacity May 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Concerns

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Larsen Health Center carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 36 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Florida state records. Health inspection rating sits at 3-star, staffing at 5-star, quality measures at 2-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 17.5 percent, above the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 18.6 percent, above the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 1.5 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 45 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Florida DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

High registered-nurse coverage

This

1.50

National

0.78

More RN time per resident than national average. Earlier catch on medical issues.

Worth asking about

Reported staffing levels questioned

CMS payroll data and self-reported staffing don't match. Ask the administrator about staffing levels by shift.

Decline in mobility

Above national median. Ask about activity programs, physical therapy frequency, and resident engagement.

Federal CMS + Florida state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★4 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing★★★★★5 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★2 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

1.5

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

5.88

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

45%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

48%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

17.5%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

18.6%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

4.1%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$32,139 in fines (1)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID105966

OwnershipNon profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds180

Avg residents139

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
This facility reports 5.0-star staffing levels but resident outcomes are only 2.0 stars. High staffing ratings with poor resident outcomes suggest the staffing numbers may not reflect the quality of care residents actually receive.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
This facility has received 1 federal fine(s) but still shows a 4.0-star overall rating. Federal penalties are serious — they indicate violations found during inspections. A high rating alongside recent penalties warrants extra scrutiny.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Mobility-decline rate is 22.1% — meaning that share of long-stay residents lost ability to move between measurements (above the national median of about 17%). High decline suggests no PT/OT program or no daily walking — residents are being allowed to become bed-bound. Worth asking what the rehab and activities calendar actually looks like.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Registered nurse coverage is 1.50 hours per resident per day — well above the recommended minimum of 0.75 and on par with high-end facilities. More RN time means complex medical changes get caught before they become emergency room trips.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Florida DPH · Last reconciled Jun 3, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Larsen Health Center?

Larsen Health Center has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 4 out of 5 stars. It scores 3 of 5 on health inspection, 5 of 5 on staffing, and 2 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Larsen Health Center been cited for resident harm?

It has $32,139 in federal fines across 1 penalty on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 4 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Larsen Health Center appears in the record section above.

Does Larsen Health Center use antipsychotic medications?

17.5 percent of long-stay residents at Larsen Health Center are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is elevated at 18.6 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Larsen Health Center's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Larsen Health Center has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 36 out of 100, putting it below the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Florida state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Larsen Health Center?

Larsen Health Center is located at 13880 SHELL POINT PLAZA, Fort Myers, FL 33908. Phone: (239) 466-1111. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Larsen Health Center a special focus facility?

Larsen Health Center is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $32,139 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Larsen Health Center's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Larsen Health Center has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Larsen Health Center compare to other Fort Myers skilled nursing facilities?

Larsen Health Center holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 36. Browse the full Fort Myers directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Larsen Health Center?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Larsen Health Center and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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