nursing home in Fort Myers, FL
Larsen Health Center
13880 Shell Point Plaza, Fort Myers, FL 33908 · (239) 466-1111
★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Larsen Health Center at a glance
Larsen Health Center is a 180-bed non-profit nursing home in Fort Myers, Florida (Lee County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Florida average of 3.3.
Residents receive about 5.6 hours of nursing care per day (1.4 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (May 22, 2025) found 4 health citations. The Florida average is 7.1.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $32,139.
Nursing staff turnover is 44.2% per year (state average 41.4%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 180
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- The Christian and Missionary Alliance
- Medicare-certified since
- August 4, 1997
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Lee County
- CMS Certification Number
- 105966
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 5.60 hrs | 3.82 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.42 hrs | 0.73 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.56 hrs | 2.31 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 5.21 hrs | 3.49 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 44.2% | 41.4% | 45.8% | Average |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 41.8% | 46% | 42.9% | Average |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 4 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 31 | 63 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $32,139 | $24,361 | $30,972 | Average |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 180 | 122 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 153 | 109 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 84.9% | 88.9% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 3.5% | 2.5% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 3.8% | 4.5% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 20.9% | 8.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 16.9% | 8.7% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 17.5% | 9.5% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 2.9% | 5.5% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 1.9% | 4.6% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 18.1% | 14.4% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 14.5% | 10.5% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 97.7% | 99.2% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 97.4% | 98.2% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 3.7% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 89.7% | 94.7% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.2% | 95.2% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 17 health deficiencies and 11 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 24, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 24, 2026 |
| May 22, 2025 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 22, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 Standard | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 22, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 Standard | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0825 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 22, 2025 |
| January 16, 2025 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected February 14, 2025 |
| March 16, 2023 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 16, 2023 |
| March 16, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0914 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 16, 2023 |
| March 16, 2023 Fire safety | Have proper power supply for life support equipment. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0915 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 16, 2023 |
| March 16, 2023 Fire safety | Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0541 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 16, 2023 |
| March 16, 2023 Fire safety | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0223 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 16, 2023 |
| March 16, 2023 Fire safety | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 16, 2023 |
| March 16, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 16, 2023 |
| March 16, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0929 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 16, 2023 |
| March 16, 2023 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 16, 2023 |
| March 16, 2023 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected April 16, 2023 |
| March 16, 2023 Standard | 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. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0909 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 16, 2023 |
| March 16, 2023 Standard | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0680 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 16, 2023 |
| March 16, 2023 Standard | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0700 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 16, 2023 |
| March 16, 2023 Standard | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 16, 2023 |
| March 16, 2023 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 16, 2023 |
| March 16, 2023 Standard | Provide appropriate foot care. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0687 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 16, 2023 |
| July 1, 2021 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 30, 2021 |
| July 1, 2021 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 30, 2021 |
| July 1, 2021 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 27, 2021 |
| July 1, 2021 Standard | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0725 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 27, 2021 |
| July 1, 2021 Standard | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 24, 2021 |
| July 1, 2021 Standard | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 24, 2021 |
| July 1, 2021 Standard | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0679 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 24, 2021 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $32,139 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 16, 2025 | Fine | $32,139 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 06/01/1972 |
| AEGIS THERAPIES, INC. Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2021 |
| CANDELORE, MICHELE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/31/2025 |
| HUISMAN, HENRY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/31/2025 |
| POLARIS HEALTH LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/25/2025 |
| STAFFMD, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/07/2025 |
| THE CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/23/1967 |
| ANDERSON, WANDA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2008 |
| BALDES, KEN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2001 |
| BURDZY, JON Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| CANDELORE, MICHELE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| CASS, PAUL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2002 |
| CHRISTMAN, CHANLEY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2011 |
| DAVIDSON, JOHN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/1995 |
| DEWITT, CHARLES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1990 |
| DUSS, DONNA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1994 |
| DYS, JEREMY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| FLANDERS, TOM Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| GLENN, JAMES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1991 |
| HIBBARD, JAY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2009 |
| OFARRELL, MARK Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1994 |
| SCALES, MICHAEL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2002 |
| VASSAR, TASHA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/04/2017 |
| WHITE, ARCHIE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2008 |
| RAINEY, LEWIS Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/06/2020 |
| SCHAPPELL, MARTIN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/21/2016 |
| CANDELORE, MICHELE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| HUISMAN, HENRY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/31/2025 |
| RAINEY, LEWIS Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/06/2020 |
| SCHAPPELL, MARTIN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/21/2016 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Larsen Health Center's rating?
Larsen Health Center has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Florida nursing homes is 3.3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Larsen Health Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 4 citations, compared with a Florida average of 7.1. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Larsen Health Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Larsen Health Center?
It is non profit - corporation and part of The Christian and Missionary Alliance. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Larsen Health Center and how do I contact it?
Larsen Health Center is at 13880 Shell Point Plaza, Fort Myers, FL 33908. Phone: (239) 466-1111.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.