Nursing Homes in Fort Myers, FL.

AMBASSADOR HEALTHCARE AT COLLEGE PARK

13755 GOLF CLUB PKWY, FORT MYERS, FL 33919

Decent. AMBASSADOR HEALTHCARE AT COLLEGE PARK brings high quality measure scores (5.0/5) — Palmelle trust score 30/100. There are 2 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly. Worth asking: Unplanned weight loss rate is 13.1% — above the national median of about 6%. In long-stay facilities this is almost always a feeding-assistance failure: residents who need help eating aren't getting it, especially at dinner when staffing thins. Worth asking how dinner-hour staffing compares to lunch.

FORT MYERS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER

7173 CYPRESS DRIVE SW, FORT MYERS, FL 33907

FORT MYERS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER brings above-average staffing (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (4.0/5), 0.81 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (24%), and no federal fines on record — Palmelle trust score 71/100.

CEDARBROOK HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER

1600 MATTHEW DRIVE, FORT MYERS, FL 33907

Decent. CEDARBROOK HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER brings high quality measure scores (5.0/5), and 0.63 RN hours per resident daily — Palmelle trust score 55/100. There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly. Worth asking: Long-stay antipsychotic rate is just 7% — well below the national median of about 14%. This facility is treating behavior and dementia symptoms with engagement, environmental design, and personalized routines instead of prescriptions. That's hard to do and rare to find.

HEALTHPARK CARE CENTER

16131 ROSERUSH COURT, FORT MYERS, FL 33908

HEALTHPARK CARE CENTER brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (5.0/5), above-average staffing (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (4.0/5), 1.60 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (25%), and no federal fines on record — Palmelle trust score 95/100.

PAGE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER

2310 N AIRPORT ROAD, FORT MYERS, FL 33907

Decent. PAGE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER brings above-average staffing (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (4.0/5), 0.79 RN hours per resident daily, and low staff turnover (28%) — Palmelle trust score 41/100. There are 2 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly. Worth asking: Mobility-decline rate is 22.9% — 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. Worth asking: Long-stay antipsychotic rate is just 3% — well below the national median of about 14%. This facility is treating behavior and dementia symptoms with engagement, environmental design, and personalized routines instead of prescriptions. That's hard to do and rare to find. Worth asking: Pressure ulcer rate is 2.5% — under half the national median. Means the floor staff are repositioning residents on schedule and catching skin breakdown early. Hands-on attention shows up in this number. Worth asking: Annual nursing staff turnover is 28% — well below the industry average of 50-60%. The same caregivers are coming back week after week, which means residents see familiar faces who know their preferences and history. Continuity of care is one of the biggest invisible quality signals.

WINKLER COURT

3250 WINKLER AVENUE EXTENSION, FORT MYERS, FL 33916

Decent. WINKLER COURT brings above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 0.64 RN hours per resident daily, and low staff turnover (20%) — Palmelle trust score 48/100. There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly. Worth asking: Falls with major injury rate is 5.2% — above the national median of about 3%. A spike usually means call lights aren't getting answered fast enough or the facility is short on aides during transfer-heavy hours like mealtimes. Worth asking how long the call-light response window is during evening shifts. Worth asking: Long-stay antipsychotic rate is just 5% — well below the national median of about 14%. This facility is treating behavior and dementia symptoms with engagement, environmental design, and personalized routines instead of prescriptions. That's hard to do and rare to find. Worth asking: Annual nursing staff turnover is 20% — well below the industry average of 50-60%. The same caregivers are coming back week after week, which means residents see familiar faces who know their preferences and history. Continuity of care is one of the biggest invisible quality signals.

LARSEN HEALTH CENTER

13880 SHELL POINT PLAZA, FORT MYERS, FL 33908

Decent. LARSEN HEALTH CENTER brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, above-average staffing (5.0/5), and 1.50 RN hours per resident daily — Palmelle trust score 36/100. There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly. Worth asking: 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. Worth asking: 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. Worth asking: 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. Worth asking: 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.

ASPIRE AT EVANS

3735 EVANS AVE, FORT MYERS, FL 33901

Hmm. ASPIRE AT EVANS has a critical flag: cms has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. Palmelle trust score is 0/100. Worth asking: Registered nurse hours are 0.35 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours. RNs are responsible for clinical assessments and oversight. Low RN coverage is associated with higher rates of hospitalization and missed diagnoses. Worth asking: Falls with major injury rate is 7.7% — above the national median of about 3%. A spike usually means call lights aren't getting answered fast enough or the facility is short on aides during transfer-heavy hours like mealtimes. Worth asking how long the call-light response window is during evening shifts. Worth asking: Pressure ulcer rate is 2.6% — under half the national median. Means the floor staff are repositioning residents on schedule and catching skin breakdown early. Hands-on attention shows up in this number. Dig into the full report before visiting.

LODGE AT CYPRESS COVE, THE

10500 CYPRESS COVE DR, FORT MYERS, FL 33908

LODGE AT CYPRESS COVE, THE brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (5.0/5), above-average staffing (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 1.40 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (22%), and no federal fines on record — Palmelle trust score 100/100.

EAGLERIDGE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER

13881 EAGLE RIDGE DRIVE, FORT MYERS, FL 33912

Decent. EAGLERIDGE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, high quality measure scores (5.0/5), and 0.65 RN hours per resident daily — Palmelle trust score 44/100. There are 2 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly. Worth asking: This facility has received 2 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. Worth asking: Falls with major injury rate is 5.6% — above the national median of about 3%. A spike usually means call lights aren't getting answered fast enough or the facility is short on aides during transfer-heavy hours like mealtimes. Worth asking how long the call-light response window is during evening shifts.

LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SKILLED NURSING UNIT

2776 CLEVELAND AVENUE, FORT MYERS, FL 33901

LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SKILLED NURSING UNIT brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (5.0/5), above-average staffing (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 3.39 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (18%), and no federal fines on record — Palmelle trust score 100/100.

GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER SKILLED NURSING UNIT

13960 PLANTATION ROAD, FORT MYERS, FL 33912

Decent. GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER SKILLED NURSING UNIT brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (5.0/5), above-average staffing (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (4.0/5), 3.03 RN hours per resident daily, and low staff turnover (15%) — Palmelle trust score 85/100. There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly. Worth asking: This facility has received 1 federal fine(s) but still shows a 5.0-star overall rating. Federal penalties are serious — they indicate violations found during inspections. A high rating alongside recent penalties warrants extra scrutiny. Worth asking: Registered nurse coverage is 3.03 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. Worth asking: Annual nursing staff turnover is 15% — well below the industry average of 50-60%. The same caregivers are coming back week after week, which means residents see familiar faces who know their preferences and history. Continuity of care is one of the biggest invisible quality signals. Worth asking: This facility earned the highest possible health-inspection rating from CMS. That means the inspectors who showed up unannounced, walked the halls, talked to residents, and reviewed records found a clean operation. Worth weighing heavily — inspection ratings are the hardest data point to game.

THE PRESERVE

14750 HOPE CENTER LOOP, FORT MYERS, FL 33912

Decent. THE PRESERVE brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 1.20 RN hours per resident daily, and low staff turnover (35%) — Palmelle trust score 73/100. There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly. Worth asking: This facility has received 1 federal fine(s) but still shows a 5.0-star overall rating. Federal penalties are serious — they indicate violations found during inspections. A high rating alongside recent penalties warrants extra scrutiny. Worth asking: Falls with major injury rate is 5.6% — above the national median of about 3%. A spike usually means call lights aren't getting answered fast enough or the facility is short on aides during transfer-heavy hours like mealtimes. Worth asking how long the call-light response window is during evening shifts. Worth asking: Long-stay antipsychotic rate is just 8% — well below the national median of about 14%. This facility is treating behavior and dementia symptoms with engagement, environmental design, and personalized routines instead of prescriptions. That's hard to do and rare to find. Worth asking: Registered nurse coverage is 1.20 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.

2826 CLEVELAND AVENUE OPERATIONS LLC

2826 CLEVELAND AVE, FORT MYERS, FL 33901

FORT MYERS FL ICF OPCO LLC

2975 GARDEN ST, FORT MYERS, FL 33917

FLORIDA PREFERRED CARE DEVELOPMENTAL CENTERS I, INC

2975 GARDEN ST, NORTH FORT MYERS, FL 33917

AVIATA AT NORTH FORT MYERS

991 PONDELLA RD, N FT MYERS, FL 33903

Decent. AVIATA AT NORTH FORT MYERS brings high quality measure scores (5.0/5) — Palmelle trust score 42/100. There are 3 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly. Worth asking: Long-stay antipsychotic rate is just 6% — well below the national median of about 14%. This facility is treating behavior and dementia symptoms with engagement, environmental design, and personalized routines instead of prescriptions. That's hard to do and rare to find. Worth asking: Pressure ulcer rate is 2.2% — under half the national median. Means the floor staff are repositioning residents on schedule and catching skin breakdown early. Hands-on attention shows up in this number.