Life Care Center of Estero
Top overall rating driven by exceptional staff retention: nursing turnover of 20% against a Florida average of 41.4%.
Verified · CMS data as of 26 Aug 2026Life Care Center of Estero: contact and key details
Lee County Medical Investors
- Address
- 3850 Williams Road, Estero, FL 33928
Get directions - Phone
- (239) 495-4000
- CMS provider number
- 106057
- Certified beds
- 155
- Average residents per day
- 151.3
- Ownership type
- For profit – limited liability company
- Chain affiliation
- Life Care Centers of America
- Resident / family council
- Resident
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Distance from central Fort Myers
- 10.5 miles
All fields above from CMS Care Compare, provider 106057, data last updated 26 August 2026.
Life Care Center of Estero CMS ratings
| Measure | Rating | Stars | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | Much above average | 5 of 5 | Composite of the three below |
| Health inspections | Above average | 4 of 5 | Unannounced state surveys, weighted most heavily |
| Staffing | Much above average | 5 of 5 | Verified against payroll data |
| Quality measures | Much above average | 5 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 | 3 h 51 m | 3 h 49 m | 3 h 52 m |
| Registered Nurse hoursHigher is better | 1 h 6 m | 44 min | 41 min |
| Nurse aide hoursHigher is better | 2 h 18 m | 2 h 19 m | 2 h 19 m |
| Physical therapist hoursHigher is better | 4 min | 5 min | 4 min |
| Total nursing staff turnoverLower is better | 20.0% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered Nurse turnoverLower is better | 27.0% | 46.0% | 42.9% |
| Average residents per day | 151.3 | 108.9 | 86 |
Source: CMS Care Compare staffing data for provider 106057, 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 Life Care Center of Estero
Retention is the standout figure
Total nursing staff turnover is 20% against a Florida average of 41.4%, and registered nurse turnover is 27% against 46%. Very few facilities of this size hold on to staff like that, and it is the most reliable single signal of a stable operation.
Registered nurse time well above the state norm
At 1 hour 6 minutes per resident per day against a Florida average of 44 minutes, registered nurse coverage is around 50% above the state average. Total nursing hours sit close to the state average, so the strength here is in the senior clinical layer and in retention rather than raw headcount.
A large facility that still scores well
With 155 certified beds and around 151 residents, this is one of the busier facilities in the region. Scoring in the upper bands across all three CMS measures at that size is harder than doing it in a 40-bed unit.
Ten miles south of Fort Myers
Estero sits between Fort Myers and Bonita Springs. For families in south Fort Myers the drive is reasonable; from north of the river it is a longer trip, and regular visiting matters.
Questions worth asking before you sign
- Is there a waiting list, and how long is it typically?
- Does this bed convert to Medicaid when Medicare-covered days end?
- What is the therapy schedule for a short-term rehabilitation stay?
- Can we see the most recent state survey report and the plan of correction?
Other facilities worth comparing
Never shortlist one facility alone. These are the other Medicare-certified options within 25 miles, with their current federal ratings.
Questions about Life Care Center of Estero
What is the CMS rating for Life Care Center of Estero?
As of CMS data updated on 26 August 2026, the overall rating is Much above average. That breaks down as Above average for health inspections, Much above average for staffing, and Much above average for quality measures.
Where is it and what is the phone number?
3850 Williams Road, Estero, FL 33928. The main line is (239) 495-4000. 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 155 beds and averages 151.3 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 County Medical Investors, recorded by CMS as For profit – limited liability company. Chain affiliation: Life Care Centers of America.
How does its staffing compare with the Florida average?
Total nursing time is 3 h 51 m per resident per day against a Florida average of 3 h 49 m, and registered nurse time is 1 h 6 m against a state average of 44 min. Nursing staff turnover is 20.0% 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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