The Cottage At Cypress Cove
Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Memory Care · Florida, FL
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

The Cottage At Cypress Cove

Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Memory Care · Florida, FL
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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The Cottage At Cypress Cove accepts Medicare and private pay.

Overview of The Cottage at Cypress Cove

The Cottage at Cypress Cove is an innovative assisted living and memory care community in Fort Myers, FL, that offers individualized care for older adults. Promoting a warm and home-like environment, the community strives to keep residents comfortable and safe. Exceptional care around the clock, alongside chef-prepared meals and well-curated enrichment programs, is also offered to enhance residents’ living experiences. The community’s person-centered care is dedicated to meeting residents’ needs, ensuring they can thrive in retirement.

A variety of games, like trivia and puzzles, monthly outings, and live music, aim to maintain residents’ holistic wellness. A full-service salon and spa, a multi-purpose room, and lively gathering areas also allow residents to pamper themselves and interact with their friends. With its scenic coastal location in HealthPark Florida,in Fort Myers, the community seamlessly combines relaxation and convenience. This assisted living and memory care community has a high-quality of care, making it one of the best options for senior living in Florida.

(239) 297-7377

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 57.5% Above FL avg.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 42.3% Above FL avg.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 47.8% Above FL avg.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 23.2% Above FL avg.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Florida state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
5h 47m per day
This facility Florida avg (4h 2m per day)
vs Florida avg
+43%
Staff type Hours / day vs state avg
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 4h 43m per day

Capacity and availability

This home usually has availability

Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.

Lower occupancy than the Florida average: 84.3%
Occupancy rate 67.8%
Avg. Length of Stay 87 days
Occupancy rate
67.8%
Avg. Length of Stay
87 days

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

74% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 22 days

Private pay

26% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$60.2M
Surplus of revenue
$3.4M
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$60.2M
Surplus of revenue
$3.4M
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$18.7M
31% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$38.1M
Total costs $56.8M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 14 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed

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Building Type: 2-story

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Dining Services

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Beauty Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Exercise Programs

Types of Care at The Cottage At Cypress Cove

Assisted Living Memory Care

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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 2

Florida average 4.3


Last Health inspection on Jan 2024

Total health citations
8

Florida average 19.7

Citations per inspection
4

Florida average 4.48


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 8 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 6 years)
Critical Health citations More info
0
100% better than Florida average

Florida average: 0.8


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Florida average

Florida average: 0.4

0 critical citations More info Florida average: 0.8

0 serious citations More info Florida average: 0.4

8 moderate citations More info Florida average: 18.4

0 minor citations More info Florida average: 0.2
Citations history (last 6 years)
Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Jan 18, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Jan 18, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Jan 18, 2024
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Info Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions. Jan 18, 2024
Corrected

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Florida

The Cottage At Cypress Cove is located in Fort Myers, Florida.
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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled
General Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

High demand; waitlists common.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Case management

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
FL

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (up to 10 days/year)

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds
Asset Limits ~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.
FL

Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Benefits
Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Florida Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual, including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits
Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

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Address 11.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Fort Myers's city center to The Cottage At Cypress Cove's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 143
Employees 120
Contractors 23
Staff to resident ratio 2.70:1
78% better than Florida average

Florida average ratio: 1.52:1

Avg staff/day 49
Average shift 7.5 hours
5% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 7.9 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 33,333

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 22
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.6 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 21
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.8 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 70
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.6 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

1.4%

475 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 10 Licensed Practical Nurse: 6 Feeding Assistant: 2 Registered Nurse: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Certified Nursing Assistant 60 10 70 16,777 91 100% 7.6
Registered Nurse 21 1 22 4,717 91 100% 7.6
Licensed Practical Nurse 15 6 21 3,694 91 100% 7.8
RN Director of Nursing 2 0 2 1,276 77 85% 9.3
Physical Therapy Assistant 4 1 5 1,214 75 82% 7.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist 3 0 3 1,103 65 71% 7.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician 4 0 4 920 75 82% 6.8
Other Dietary Services Staff 2 0 2 709 87 96% 7
Speech Language Pathologist 2 0 2 606 66 73% 7
Administrator 1 0 1 504 63 69% 8
Nurse Practitioner 1 0 1 480 60 66% 8
Dietitian 1 0 1 466 62 68% 7.5
Occupational Therapy Aide 1 1 2 332 43 47% 6.5
Qualified Social Worker 2 0 2 278 60 66% 4.6
Physical Therapy Aide 1 0 1 119 28 31% 4.2
Medical Director 0 1 1 78 13 14% 6
Feeding Assistant 0 2 2 36 12 13% 1.5
Occupational Therapy Assistant 0 1 1 24 7 8% 3.4
70 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
22 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
21 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 85%
5 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 82%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 71%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 82%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 96%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 73%
1 Administrator
% of Days 69%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 66%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 68%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 47%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 66%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 31%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 14%
2 Feeding Assistant
% of Days 13%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 8%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 53
Medicare
17
32.1% of residents
Private pay or other
36
67.9% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 8.8
19% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 7.4

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 22.9
85% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 12.4

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 11.1%
6% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 10.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 27.3%
111% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 12.9%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 30.4%
124% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 13.5%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.6%
75% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 2.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 1.0%
82% better than Florida average

Florida average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.9%
346% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 0.9%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 0.0%
100% better than Florida average

Florida average: 6.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 6.6%
98% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 3.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 10.8%
34% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 8.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
In line with Florida average

Florida average: 97.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.1%
In line with Florida average

Florida average: 99.2%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.4%
In line with Florida average

Florida average: 94.0%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.4%
6% better than Florida average

Florida average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 81.4%
14% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 94.7%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Cottage At Cypress Cove

What neighborhood is The Cottage At Cypress Cove in?

The Cottage At Cypress Cove is in the Cypress Cove neighborhood.

Is The Cottage At Cypress Cove in a walkable area?

The Cottage At Cypress Cove has a walk score of 14. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Who is the administrator of The Cottage At Cypress Cove?

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What is the address of The Cottage At Cypress Cove?

The Cottage At Cypress Cove is located at 10600 Cypress Cove Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908.

What is the phone number of The Cottage At Cypress Cove?

(239) 297-7377 will put you in contact with the team at The Cottage At Cypress Cove.

Is The Cottage At Cypress Cove Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — The Cottage At Cypress Cove is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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