nursing home in Fort Myers, FL
The Preserve
14750 Hope Center Loop, Fort Myers, FL 33912 · (239) 574-0078
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★4
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
The Preserve at a glance
The Preserve is a 75-bed non-profit nursing home in Fort Myers, Florida (Lee County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Florida average of 3.3.
Residents receive about 4.6 hours of nursing care per day (1.1 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (October 2, 2025) found 0 health citations. The Florida average is 7.1.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 33.8% per year (state average 41.4%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 75
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Volunteers of America Senior Living
- Medicare-certified since
- April 9, 2020
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Lee County
- CMS Certification Number
- 106137
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.65 hrs | 3.82 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.08 hrs | 0.73 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.70 hrs | 2.31 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.13 hrs | 3.49 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 33.8% | 41.4% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 36.8% | 46% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 2 | 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) | 0 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 4 | 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) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $24,361 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 75 | 122 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 70 | 109 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 93.6% | 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) | 5.5% | 2.5% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2.6% | 4.5% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 9.3% | 8.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.3% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 17.4% | 8.7% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 9.1% | 9.5% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 7.7% | 5.5% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 1.5% | 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) | 11.8% | 14.4% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 17.4% | 10.5% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 99.2% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 98.2% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 99.6% | 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 8 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2025 Fire safety | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 7, 2025 |
| January 16, 2025 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 3, 2025 |
| November 16, 2023 Fire safety | Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0342 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 15, 2023 |
| November 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 December 21, 2023 |
| November 16, 2023 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 21, 2023 |
| November 16, 2023 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 21, 2023 |
| February 17, 2022 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 17, 2022 |
| February 17, 2022 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 15, 2022 |
| February 17, 2022 Standard | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0802 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 15, 2022 |
| February 17, 2022 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 15, 2022 |
| February 17, 2022 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 15, 2022 |
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 no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOA LEE COUNTY HEALTH CARE FACILITY, INC. Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 10/13/2015 |
| GAVIN, NANCY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/13/2015 |
| KELLER, RYAN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/20/2025 |
| MAHADEVAN, ANAND Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/31/2025 |
| NUTZ, FAITH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2018 |
| RICHARD, SARAH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/04/2024 |
| SOCZYNSKI, PAUL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/20/2025 |
| VOA LEE COUNTY HEALTH CARE FACILITY, INC. Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/18/2017 |
| ARNOLD, PATTI Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2016 |
| BLOOM, SHAWN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2017 |
| ERICKSON, KAREN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| HACKETT, KAREN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2023 |
| KNAPP, KEITH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2016 |
| MULLEN, BETH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2023 |
| PERKINS, DERRICK Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2019 |
| PETERSON, JEANNE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2017 |
| RASE, NANCY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2016 |
| SHERIDAN, PATRICK Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2023 |
| VIGEE, VORIS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| BUDZYNSKI, JOSEPH Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/02/2012 |
| GAVIN, NANCY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/11/2011 |
| KING, MICHAEL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2010 |
| NUTZ, FAITH Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2018 |
| KELLER, RYAN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/20/2025 |
| MAHADEVAN, ANAND Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2020 |
| RICHARD, SARAH Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/04/2024 |
| SOCZYNSKI, PAUL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/20/2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Preserve's rating?
The Preserve has 5 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 The Preserve receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 0 citations, compared with a Florida average of 7.1. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does The Preserve 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 The Preserve?
It is non profit - corporation and part of Volunteers of America Senior Living. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is The Preserve and how do I contact it?
The Preserve is at 14750 Hope Center Loop, Fort Myers, FL 33912. Phone: (239) 574-0078.
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.