13 nursing homes in Fort Myers, Florida
Lee County, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 13
- average CMS stars
- 3.4
- Medicaid certified
- 10
- beds
- 1,411
Which Fort Myers nursing homes take Medicaid
10 of the 13 nursing homes in Fort Myers are certified for Medicaid, so Medicaid can pay for a long stay once your parent qualifies.
The rest take Medicare only: Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit, The Lodge at Cypress Cove and Lee Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit.
Star ratings across Fort Myers
The average overall CMS rating in Fort Myers is 3.4 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 5 |
| 4 of 5 | 1 |
| 3 of 5 | 3 |
| 2 of 5 | 2 |
| 1 of 5 | 2 |
All 13 nursing homes in Fort Myers
- Larsen Health Center13880 Shell Point Plaza, Fort Myers 33908
- Page Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center2310 N Airport Road, Fort Myers 33907
- Aspire at Evans3735 Evans Ave, Fort Myers 33901
- Cedarbrook Health and Rehabilitation Center1600 Matthew Drive, Fort Myers 33907
- Eagleridge Health and Rehabilitation Center13881 Eagle Ridge Drive, Fort Myers 33912
- Fort Myers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center7173 Cypress Drive SW, Fort Myers 33907
- Winkler Court3250 Winkler Avenue Extension, Fort Myers 33916
- Healthpark Care Center16131 Roserush Court, Fort Myers 33908
- Ambassador Healthcare at College Park13755 Golf Club Pkwy, Fort Myers 33919
- Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit13960 Plantation Road, Fort Myers 33912
- The Preserve14750 Hope Center Loop, Fort Myers 33912
- The Lodge at Cypress Cove10500 Cypress Cove Dr, Fort Myers 33908
- Lee Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit2776 Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers 33901
Fort Myers nursing homes with the best inspection results
| Nursing home | Health inspection stars | Cited at last visit |
|---|---|---|
| Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| Healthpark Care Center | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| Lee Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| The Lodge at Cypress Cove | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| The Preserve | 5 of 5 | 0 |
Fines and abuse flags in Fort Myers
8 homes were fined $621,477 in total over 3 years and 1 carries the CMS abuse icon.
Assisted living in Fort Myers
Who inspects nursing homes in Florida
AHCA licenses Florida's nursing homes and runs the inspections for CMS. CMS turns those inspections, staffing and quality data into the star ratings shown here.
Medicare can pay for up to 100 days of skilled care after a hospital stay of at least 3 days. Medicare explains the rule.
Questions families ask about Fort Myers
How much does a nursing home cost in Florida?
A shared room has a Florida median of $10,342 a month, a private room $12,167 (CareScout 2025).
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Florida?
Only for a short skilled stay after a qualifying hospital stay, up to 100 days.
How many nursing homes are in Fort Myers, FL?
13 certified homes with 1,411 beds.
Which nursing homes in Fort Myers have the best ratings?
Healthpark Care Center, Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit, The Preserve and The Lodge at Cypress Cove have 5 stars overall.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.