Lodge at Cypress Cove, the
10500 Cypress Cove Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908 · Lee County · (239) 415-5100
64 certified beds, about 53 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare since 2000
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 106019 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on September 25, 2025, inspectors cited 0 health deficiencies (the Florida average is 7.1, the national average 9.2).
None of its 5 health citations since February 2022 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 5.72 hours per resident per day, against 3.82 across Florida and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.66 of those hours.
21.2% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Florida average 41.4%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 5 health citations on file.
September 25, 2025Standard inspection · 0 citations
January 18, 2024Standard inspection · 5 citations
- E Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview the facility failed to transmit Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments in a timely manner for 16 residents (Residents #1, #2, #3. #6, #12, #17, #19, #20, #26, #29, #35, #37, #39, #40, #43 and #44) of 16 residents reviewed.
- E Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, review of facility's policies and procedures, residents, resident's representatives and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure adequate supervision to ensure safety and prevent falls for 3 (Residents #42, #8 and #206) of 3 residents reviewed for falls.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to develop and implement an individualized care plan to prevent decline in range of motion for 1 (Resident #29) of 2 residents reviewed with limited range of motion.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to provide care and services to prevent the decline in range of motion for 1 (Resident #29) of 2 sampled residents with functional limitation in range of motion.
- D Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of facility policy and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure expired medications were not retained longer than the expiration date in 1 of 2 medication storage rooms observed and 1) medication cart of 3 medication carts observed. This has the potential for expired medications to be administered to residents.
February 24, 2022Standard inspection · 0 citations
Fire safety inspections
5 fire safety citations on file: 3 on September 25, 2025, 2 on February 24, 2022.
Every fire safety citation5 citations
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- D Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 5.72 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.66 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 5.08 | 3.49 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.29 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.78 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 21.2% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 16.7% | 46.0% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.52 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 5.98 on weekdays and 5.08 on weekends, 15% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 5.24 in April to June 2025 to 5.72 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 5.72 | 1.66 | 5.98 | 5.08 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 53 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 5.44 | 1.40 | 5.66 | 4.89 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 56 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 5.34 | 1.34 | 5.52 | 4.89 | 0.1% | 0 of 92 | 57 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 5.24 | 1.18 | 5.45 | 4.72 | 0.7% | 0 of 91 | 59 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Florida, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.76 | 0.70 | 3.90 | 3.44 | 1.1% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Florida
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $18.03 | $17.33 to $20.34 | 96,960 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $29.70 | $28.14 to $31.11 | 38,620 |
| Registered nurses | $40.48 | $37.82 to $48.64 | 229,940 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Florida | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.0 | 8.7 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.0 | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.4 | 2.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 18.6 | 9.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.8 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.1 | 8.6 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 24.9 | 26.1 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 6.7 | 9.1 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.9 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.2 | 1.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: CYPRESS COVE AT HEALTH PARK OF FLORIDA, INC..
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Memorial Hospital Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 04/26/2000 |
| Buist, Charity | Corporate director | Individual | 03/24/2025 | |
| Franklin, Mary | Corporate director | Individual | 01/26/2020 | |
| Sayeh, Tily | Corporate director | Individual | 05/12/2024 | |
| Franklin, Mary | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/26/2020 | |
| Liu, Jimmy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/09/2024 | |
| Buist, Charity | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/24/2025 | |
| Liu, Jimmy | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/21/2025 | |
| Sayeh, Tily | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/03/2025 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on January 18, 2024: "Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on January 18, 2024: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on January 18, 2024: "Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs."
Other nursing homes nearby
- Healthpark Care Center Fort Myers, 0.5 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 1 citation
- Ambassador Healthcare at College Park Fort Myers, 3.6 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 40 citations
- Larsen Health Center Fort Myers, 4.1 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 17 citations
- Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit Fort Myers, 4.9 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 6 citations
- The Preserve Fort Myers, 5.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- Fort Myers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Fort Myers, 5.2 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 23 citations
- Eagleridge Health and Rehabilitation Center Fort Myers, 6 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 30 citations
- Cedarbrook Health and Rehabilitation Center Fort Myers, 6.3 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 30 citations
Florida contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- Inspections and complaints: Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, Long Term Care Services Unit, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 1-888-831-0404. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: FloridaHealthFinder, where Florida publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Lodge at Cypress Cove, the's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Lodge at Cypress Cove, the 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Lodge at Cypress Cove, the get at its last inspection?
- 0 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on September 25, 2025. The Florida average is 7.1.
- Has Lodge at Cypress Cove, the been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Lodge at Cypress Cove, the accept Medicaid?
- CMS lists it as "Medicare", so it is not certified for Medicaid.
- Who owns Lodge at Cypress Cove, the?
- CMS lists 9 owners and managers. Legal business name: CYPRESS COVE AT HEALTH PARK OF FLORIDA, INC..
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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