Fort Myers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
7173 Cypress Drive Sw · Fort Myers, FL · 33907 · 2399360203
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Jonathan Bleier
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 76 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.41 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.81 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.73 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 24% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected May 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected May 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 3, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected May 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 3, 2025
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Corrected May 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 3, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected May 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 3, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 3, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 10, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 18, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 18, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 18, 2022
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected September 18, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 18, 2022
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected September 18, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 18, 2022
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected November 11, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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No harm found · C August 18, 2022
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected September 18, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · K February 26, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 28, 2021 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2021
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 28, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2021
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected March 28, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2021
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected March 28, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2021
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected March 28, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2021
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 28, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2021
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Corrected March 28, 2021 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2021
Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space.
Corrected March 28, 2021 · Environmental
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105427 · certified since January 14, 1983. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.