13 nursing homes in Fort Myers, FL · avg 3.5★ · avg 109 beds
Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit
13960 Plantation Road, Fort Myers, FL 33912
(239) 343-1705Healthpark Care Center
16131 Roserush Court, Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 433-7344Lee Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit
2776 Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 343-3390Lodge At Cypress Cove, The
10500 Cypress Cove Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 415-5100Eagleridge Health And Rehabilitation Center
13881 Eagle Ridge Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33912
(239) 561-7700Larsen Health Center
13880 Shell Point Plaza, Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 466-1111Cedarbrook Health And Rehabilitation Center
1600 Matthew Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33907
(239) 275-6067Fort Myers Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
7173 Cypress Drive Sw, Fort Myers, FL 33907
(239) 936-0203Ambassador Healthcare At College Park
13755 Golf Club Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 482-2848Page Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
2310 N Airport Road, Fort Myers, FL 33907
(239) 931-8401Winkler Court
3250 Winkler Avenue Extension, Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 939-4993About Nursing Homes in Fort Myers
Skilled nursing and long-term care in Fort Myers, Florida
Fort Myers, Florida has 13 Medicare-certified nursing homes providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5 stars. Facilities in the area average 109 certified beds.
Ownership includes 6 for-profit, 6 non-profit, 1 government facilities. When choosing a nursing home, consider the overall star rating, health inspection results, staffing levels, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
When evaluating nursing homes, the CMS 5-star rating is a useful starting point — it combines health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures into a single score. Visit facilities in person to assess cleanliness, staff interactions, and resident engagement. Each facility page includes detailed inspection history, staffing data, and clinical outcomes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About nursing homes in Fort Myers, FL
How many nursing homes are in Fort Myers, FL?
There are 13 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Fort Myers, Florida. 13 accept Medicare patients.
What is the average nursing home rating in Fort Myers?
The average CMS quality rating for nursing homes in Fort Myers is 3.5 out of 5 stars. Ratings are based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
What should I look for when choosing a nursing home?
Key factors include the CMS 5-star rating, health inspection results, staffing levels (especially RN hours per resident), quality measures like fall rates and pressure ulcers, and whether the facility accepts your insurance. Visit in person to assess cleanliness and staff interactions.
How are nursing home quality ratings determined?
CMS rates nursing homes from 1 to 5 stars based on three categories: health inspections (weight: most important), staffing levels (RN and total nursing hours per resident per day), and quality measures (clinical outcomes like falls, infections, and hospitalizations). Ratings are updated monthly.
Does Medicare cover nursing home care?
Medicare Part A covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing care after a qualifying hospital stay. Days 1-20 are fully covered; days 21-100 require a daily coinsurance. For long-term custodial care, Medicaid is the primary payer for eligible individuals.
What is the difference between skilled nursing and long-term care?
Skilled nursing provides short-term medical care and rehabilitation after surgery or illness, typically covered by Medicare. Long-term care provides ongoing assistance with daily activities for extended periods, usually covered by Medicaid or private pay.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·