Skilled Nursing Facilities in Fort Myers
Every Medicare-certified nursing home within 25 miles of Fort Myers, ranked by federal CMS rating rather than by advertising spend. Twenty-five facilities, with current star ratings, distances, phone numbers and federal provider numbers, so you can shortlist in minutes instead of days.
Verified · CMS data as of 26 Aug 2026What the Fort Myers data actually shows
Of the 25 Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles of ZIP 33907, seven hold the top federal rating and four sit in the bottom band. That spread matters more than most families realise, because the closest facility to a hospital is very often not the best rated one.
7 facilities
rated Much above average, five stars. Five of them are inside Fort Myers itself.
8 facilities
rated Above average or Average — solid middle ground worth calling.
9 facilities
rated Below or Much below average. Not automatically ruled out, but ask hard questions.
The nearest is rarely the best
The single closest facility to central Fort Myers is rated Below average. Two five-star options sit less than two miles further on. If a hospital discharge planner offers you one or two names, it is entirely reasonable to ask for the full list — the choice is yours, not theirs.
The highest-rated facilities near Fort Myers
These seven hold the top CMS overall rating. Start your calls here, then widen out if none has a bed available in your timeframe.
The Preserve
14750 Hope Center Loop, Fort Myers, FL 33912 · 1.7 mi
(239) 574-0078
Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit
13960 Plantation Road, Fort Myers, FL 33912 · 2.3 mi
(239) 343-1705
Lee Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit
2776 Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33901 · 4.3 mi
(239) 343-3390
Healthpark Care Center
16131 Roserush Court, Fort Myers, FL 33908 · 4.5 mi
(239) 433-7344
The Lodge at Cypress Cove
10500 Cypress Cove Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33908 · 5.0 mi
(239) 415-5100
Life Care Center of Estero
3850 Williams Road, Estero, FL 33928 · 10.5 mi
(239) 495-4000
Premier Place at the Glenview
100 Glenview Place, Naples, FL 34108 · 24.2 mi
(239) 591-0011
Two of the seven are hospital-based skilled nursing units, which typically take patients straight from that hospital’s own wards. If your relative is already admitted at Lee Memorial or Gulf Coast Medical Center, ask the case manager about the unit on site first.
All 25 Medicare-certified facilities near Fort Myers
Sorted by CMS overall rating, highest first. Distances are measured from the centre of ZIP 33907. Every provider number links to that facility’s own federal profile.
| Facility | CMS overall rating | Stars | Distance | Phone | Provider no. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Preserve14750 Hope Center Loop, Fort Myers, FL 33912 | Much above average | 5 of 5 | 1.7 mi | (239) 574-0078 | 106137 |
| Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit13960 Plantation Road, Fort Myers, FL 33912 | Much above average | 5 of 5 | 2.3 mi | (239) 343-1705 | 106122 |
| Lee Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit2776 Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33901 | Much above average | 5 of 5 | 4.3 mi | (239) 343-3390 | 106113 |
| Healthpark Care Center16131 Roserush Court, Fort Myers, FL 33908 | Much above average | 5 of 5 | 4.5 mi | (239) 433-7344 | 105779 |
| The Lodge at Cypress Cove10500 Cypress Cove Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33908 | Much above average | 5 of 5 | 5.0 mi | (239) 415-5100 | 106019 |
| Life Care Center of Estero3850 Williams Road, Estero, FL 33928 | Much above average | 5 of 5 | 10.5 mi | (239) 495-4000 | 106057 |
| Premier Place at the Glenview100 Glenview Place, Naples, FL 34108 | Much above average | 5 of 5 | 24.2 mi | (239) 591-0011 | 105856 |
| Larsen Health Center13880 Shell Point Plaza, Fort Myers, FL 33908 | Above average | 4 of 5 | 5.5 mi | (239) 466-1111 | 105966 |
| Renaissance at the Terraces26475 South Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs, FL 34135 | Above average | 4 of 5 | 14.6 mi | (239) 949-7555 | 106104 |
| Cedarbrook Health and Rehabilitation Center1600 Matthew Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33907 | Average | 3 of 5 | 1.8 mi | (239) 275-6067 | 105723 |
| Eagleridge Health and Rehabilitation Center13881 Eagle Ridge Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33912 | Average | 3 of 5 | 2.8 mi | (239) 561-7700 | 106020 |
| Aviata at North Fort Myers991 Pondella Road, North Fort Myers, FL 33903 | Average | 3 of 5 | 7.7 mi | (239) 995-8809 | 105507 |
| Bentley Care Center875 Retreat Drive, Naples, FL 34110 | Average | 3 of 5 | 18.2 mi | (239) 431-2100 | 106062 |
| Solaris Healthcare Imperial900 Imperial Golf Course Boulevard, Naples, FL 34110 | Average | 3 of 5 | 19.5 mi | (239) 591-4800 | 105738 |
| Solaris Senior Living North Naples10949 Parnu Street, Naples, FL 34109 | Average | 3 of 5 | 21.0 mi | (239) 592-5501 | 105790 |
| Fort Myers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center7173 Cypress Drive SW, Fort Myers, FL 33907 | Below average | 2 of 5 | 0.4 mi | (239) 936-0203 | 105427 |
| Page Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center2310 N Airport Rd — full profile on our homepage | Below average | 2 of 5 | 2.0 mi | (239) 931-8401 | 105864 |
| Winkler Court3250 Winkler Avenue Extension, Fort Myers, FL 33916 | Below average | 2 of 5 | 3.2 mi | (239) 939-4993 | 105882 |
| Aviata at Santa Barbara216 Santa Barbara Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33991 | Below average | 2 of 5 | 8.6 mi | (239) 772-4600 | 105588 |
| Lehigh Acres Healthcare and Rehab Center1550 Lee Boulevard, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936 | Below average | 2 of 5 | 13.6 mi | (239) 369-2194 | 105522 |
| Ambassador Healthcare at College Park13755 Golf Club Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33919 | Much below average | 1 of 5 | 1.4 mi | (239) 482-2848 | 105387 |
| Aspire at Evans3735 Evans Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33901 | Much below average | 1 of 5 | 2.9 mi | (239) 277-3977 | 106000 |
| Rehab and Healthcare Center of Cape Coral2629 Del Prado Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33904 | Much below average | 1 of 5 | 5.1 mi | (239) 574-4434 | 105342 |
| Adviniacare at Naples7801 Airport Pulling Road N, Naples, FL 34109 | Much below average | 1 of 5 | 23.2 mi | (239) 566-8077 | 105995 |
| Gulf Coast Village1333 Santa Barbara Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33991 | Not available | Not rated | 7.7 mi | (239) 772-1333 | 105672 |
Source: CMS Care Compare, searched on ZIP 33907 with a 25-mile radius. Data last updated 26 August 2026, retrieved 10 September 2026. Ratings are refreshed quarterly. “Not available” means CMS does not currently publish an overall rating, usually for lack of recent inspection data — it is not a low score.
How to read a CMS star rating properly
The overall star is a composite of three separate ratings, and a facility can score very differently across them. Reading only the overall number is the most common mistake families make.
- Health inspections carry the most weight. They come from unannounced state surveys, so they are the hardest part for a facility to manage.
- Staffing is verified against payroll data. Nursing hours per resident per day, and staff turnover, are the two figures worth comparing.
- Quality measures are partly self-reported clinical outcomes, so they are the softest of the three.
- Turnover often tells you more than raw hours. Florida’s average nursing turnover is around 41%; well below that is a genuine sign of stability.
The overall star is not an average
It starts with the health inspection rating and only moves if staffing or quality measures hit five stars or one star. A four-star staffing rating changes nothing. Our guide to the formula works it through fifteen real local facilities.
Building a shortlist in an afternoon
- 1Pick four or five from the table above, weighting the rating more heavily than the distance.
- 2Open each federal profile and read the health inspection section, not just the star.
- 3Call each one: is a bed available in your timeframe, and does it convert to Medicaid when Medicare days end?
- 4Ask for the most recent state survey report and the plan of correction. Facilities must make these available.
- 5Visit on a weekday afternoon. Notice whether staff address residents by name.
Questions about skilled nursing in Fort Myers
Which Fort Myers nursing home has the best CMS rating?
Seven facilities within 25 miles hold the top rating of Much above average: The Preserve, Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit, Lee Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit, Healthpark Care Center, The Lodge at Cypress Cove, Life Care Center of Estero and Premier Place at the Glenview.
How many Medicare-certified nursing homes are there near Fort Myers?
Twenty-five within a 25-mile radius of ZIP 33907, according to CMS Care Compare as of 26 August 2026.
Can I choose the facility, or does the hospital decide?
You choose. A hospital discharge planner will often suggest one or two names, but you are entitled to the full list of Medicare-certified facilities with beds available, and to pick from it.
Does Medicare pay for a nursing home stay?
Medicare pays for limited skilled rehabilitation after a qualifying inpatient hospital stay, not for long-term residential care. Once skilled care is no longer needed, funding shifts to private pay, long-term care insurance or Medicaid.
What does a nursing home cost in Fort Myers?
Private-pay rates typically run between roughly $9,000 and $12,000 a month depending on room type and level of care. Our cost guide sets out where those figures come from.
Why does one facility show no rating?
CMS marks a facility as Not available when it does not have enough recent inspection data to calculate an overall star, often because it is newly certified or recently changed ownership. It is not the same as a low score.
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pagefieldnursingrehab.com is an independent informational website with no affiliation to any facility listed here. Ratings and facility data are from CMS Care Compare, data last updated 26 August 2026 and retrieved 10 September 2026. Federal data is refreshed quarterly and may have changed since publication. Nothing on this page is medical, legal or financial advice — verify current information with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.