Lee Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit
An 18-bed hospital unit with the strongest clinical staffing in the region: registered nurse time more than four times the Florida average.
Verified · CMS data as of 26 Aug 2026Lee Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit: contact and key details
Lee Health System Inc
- Address
- 2776 Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Get directions - Phone
- (239) 343-3390
- CMS provider number
- 106113
- Certified beds
- 18
- Average residents per day
- 17.1
- Ownership type
- Non-profit – corporation
- Chain affiliation
- None listed
- Resident / family council
- None listed
- Inside a hospital
- Yes
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Distance from central Fort Myers
- 4.3 miles
All fields above from CMS Care Compare, provider 106113, data last updated 26 August 2026.
Lee Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit CMS ratings
| Measure | Rating | Stars | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | Much above average | 5 of 5 | Composite of the three below |
| Health inspections | Much above average | 5 of 5 | Unannounced state surveys, weighted most heavily |
| Staffing | Much above average | 5 of 5 | Verified against payroll data |
| Quality measures | Above average | 4 of 5 | Clinical outcomes, partly self-reported |
Staffing levels and turnover
Nursing hours per resident per day is the most reliable single indicator of care quality, because CMS verifies it against payroll records rather than taking the facility’s word for it.
| Measure | This facility | Florida average | National average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hoursHigher is better | 6 h 8 m | 3 h 49 m | 3 h 52 m |
| Registered Nurse hoursHigher is better | 3 h 19 m | 44 min | 41 min |
| Nurse aide hoursHigher is better | 2 h 49 m | 2 h 19 m | 2 h 19 m |
| Physical therapist hoursHigher is better | 1 h 2 m | 5 min | 4 min |
| Total nursing staff turnoverLower is better | 18.2% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered Nurse turnoverLower is better | 9.1% | 46.0% | 42.9% |
| Average residents per day | 17.1 | 108.9 | 86 |
Source: CMS Care Compare staffing data for provider 106113, last updated 26 August 2026. Figures include nursing staff with administrative duties and do not show how many staff are present at any given moment.
Reading the numbers for Lee Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit
The staffing figures are exceptional
Registered nurse time is 3 hours 19 minutes per resident per day against a Florida average of 44 minutes, more than four times the state norm. Total nursing time is 6 hours 8 minutes against 3 hours 49 minutes, and reported physical therapist time is 1 hour 2 minutes against a state average of 5 minutes.
Turnover is the lowest in the area
Registered nurse turnover is 9.1% against a Florida average of 46%, and total nursing turnover is 18.2% against 41.4%. Staff here stay, which is the most reliable single signal of a stable clinical operation.
It is very small, and it is a hospital unit
With 18 certified beds and around 17 residents, this is a hospital-based skilled nursing unit run by the Lee Health system, not a standalone nursing home. That explains the clinical staffing levels and it also shapes access: admissions normally come through the hospital’s own discharge process rather than a direct enquiry.
Built for short, intensive stays
A unit of this size and staffing intensity is designed for post-acute recovery, not long-term residency. Plan for what happens after discharge from the unit, because a further move is likely.
Questions worth asking before you sign
- Can we be referred here directly, or only from an inpatient stay at this hospital?
- What is the typical length of stay on this unit?
- What happens if my relative still needs care when the unit discharges them?
- Can we see the most recent state survey report and the plan of correction?
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Questions about Lee Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit
What is the CMS rating for Lee Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit?
As of CMS data updated on 26 August 2026, the overall rating is Much above average. That breaks down as Much above average for health inspections, Much above average for staffing, and Above average for quality measures.
Where is it and what is the phone number?
2776 Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33901. The main line is (239) 343-3390. This site is an independent guide, so please contact the facility directly about admissions, billing and visiting.
How many beds does it have?
It is certified for 18 beds and averages 17.1 residents per day. Certified beds are not the same as beds currently available, so ask about availability when you call.
Who owns it?
The legal business name on federal records is Lee Health System Inc, recorded by CMS as Non-profit – corporation. Chain affiliation: None listed.
How does its staffing compare with the Florida average?
Total nursing time is 6 h 8 m per resident per day against a Florida average of 3 h 49 m, and registered nurse time is 3 h 19 m against a state average of 44 min. Nursing staff turnover is 18.2% against a Florida average of 41.4%.
Does it accept Medicare and Medicaid?
Yes, it is certified for both. It is still worth confirming in writing whether a specific bed converts to Medicaid once Medicare-covered days end, since that varies bed by bed at any facility.
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