5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This home is ranked 12th out of 181 homes in Florida for nurse hours. 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.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 1h 24m per day | ▲ 92% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 53m per day | ▲ 12% State avg: 47m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 3h 9m per day | ▲ 35% State avg: 2h 20m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
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 53m per day | ▲ 39% State avg: 3h 32m per day · National avg: 3h 27m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 11m per day | ▲ 86% State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 1h 14m per day | ▲ 129% State avg: 32m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
50% more staff per resident than Florida average
5% worse than Florida average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
All 22 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
22
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
All 13 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
13
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.7 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
All 50 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
50
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
169 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 50 | 0 | 50 | 16,299 | 92 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 22 | 0 | 22 | 5,421 | 92 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 13 | 0 | 13 | 3,674 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,350 | 66 | 72% | 6.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,236 | 74 | 80% | 7.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 5 | 0 | 5 | 916 | 80 | 87% | 6.7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 888 | 65 | 71% | 9.2 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 823 | 89 | 97% | 7.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 728 | 69 | 75% | 6.1 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 437 | 59 | 64% | 7.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 364 | 57 | 62% | 6.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 1 | 2 | 292 | 36 | 39% | 7.6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 84 | 14 | 15% | 6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 65 | 14 | 15% | 4.7 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 39 | 13 | 14% | 1.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 4 | 4% | 6 |
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.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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 averageFlorida average: 7.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
22.9
85% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 12.4
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
11.1%
6% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 10.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
27.3%
111% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 12.9%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
30.4%
124% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 13.5%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.6%
75% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 2.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.0%
82% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 5.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.9%
346% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 0.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
0.0%
100% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 6.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
6.6%
98% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 3.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
10.8%
34% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 8.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 97.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.1%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 99.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.4%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 94.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.4%
6% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 1.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
81.4%
14% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 94.7%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
74% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
26% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
53Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for The Cottage At Cypress Cove from 2012–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 09/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 09/2023.
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Rank #15 / 184Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 15th out of 184 homes in Florida for payroll. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Florida average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.
Rank #169 / 184Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 169th out of 184 homes in Florida for payroll %. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Florida average. Well-run Florida facilities typically land around 49–57% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
No pets allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Building Type: 2-story
Beauty Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (74% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 22 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
10600 Cypress Cove Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908
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Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Lee Memorial Hospital – Skilled Nursing Unit | AL NH SNF | Fort Myers (Cleveland Avenue) | 18
Facility
18
FL AVG
88
Rank
#868 / 1058 |
93.3%
Facility
93.3%
FL AVG
84.4
Rank
#39 / 125 | +11% | 5.73
Facility
5.73
FL AVG
4.04
Rank
#15 / 181 | +104% | +42% | $0
Facility
$0
FL AVG
$78.9k
Rank
#1 / 185 | - | - | - | - | 17 | - |
47
Facility
47
FL AVG
40
Rank
#570 / 1487 | - | - | - | - | 106113 | ||||
| The Cottage At Cypress Cove | AL IL MC NH SNF | Fort Myers (Cypress Cove) | 64
Facility
64
FL AVG
88
Rank
#668 / 1058 |
87.7%
Facility
87.7%
FL AVG
84.4
Rank
#79 / 125 | +4% | 5.79
Facility
5.79
FL AVG
4.04
Rank
#12 / 181 | +56% | +43% | $0
Facility
$0
FL AVG
$78.9k
Rank
#1 / 185 | - | 8
Facility
8
FL AVG
19.7
Rank
#25 / 181 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
FL AVG
4.5
Rank
#77 / 181 | - | 56 | - |
14
Facility
14
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1186 / 1487 | Lee Memorial Hospital Inc | $8.8MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$8.8MFiscal year ending 09/2023
FL AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#7 / 184 | $18.3MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$18.3MFiscal year ending 09/2023
FL AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#15 / 184 | 206.9%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
206.9%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
FL AVG
39.8%
Rank
#169 / 184 | 106019 | ||||
| The Preserve | AL MC NH SNF | Fort Myers | 38
Facility
38
FL AVG
88
Rank
#813 / 1058 | - | - | 4.78
Facility
4.78
FL AVG
4.04
Rank
#31 / 181 | +33% | +19% | $25.2k
Facility
$25.2k
FL AVG
$78.9k
Rank
#147 / 185 | 97
Facility
97
FL AVG
83
Rank
#68 / 876 | 10
Facility
10
FL AVG
19.7
Rank
#39 / 181 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
FL AVG
4.5
Rank
#26 / 181 | 1 | 67 | - |
9
Facility
9
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1283 / 1487 | Voa Lee County Health Care Facility, Inc | $11.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$11.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
FL AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#112 / 184 | $7.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$7.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
FL AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#113 / 184 | 64.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
64.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
FL AVG
39.8%
Rank
#88 / 184 | 106137 | ||||
| ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Fort Myers East (Eagleridge) | AL MC NH PC RC SNF | Ft. Myers (Eagle Ridge Drive) | 120
Facility
120
FL AVG
88
Rank
#253 / 1058 |
93.5%
Facility
93.5%
FL AVG
84.4
Rank
#37 / 125 | +11% | 3.45
Facility
3.45
FL AVG
4.04
Rank
#168 / 181 | -16% | -15% | $63.9k
Facility
$63.9k
FL AVG
$78.9k
Rank
#158 / 185 | - | 27
Facility
27
FL AVG
19.7
Rank
#135 / 181 | 4.5
Facility
4.5
FL AVG
4.5
Rank
#101 / 181 | 3 | 112 | - |
17
Facility
17
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1146 / 1487 | Eagleridge Rehab Holdings | $13.0M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility
$13.0M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
FL AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#120 / 184 | $7.6M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility
$7.6M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
FL AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#85 / 184 | 58.3%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility
58.3%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
FL AVG
39.8%
Rank
#33 / 184 | 106020 | ||||
| Fort Myers Nursing and Rehab | AL HOS MC NH RC SNF | Fort Myers (Arborwood) | 120
Facility
120
FL AVG
88
Rank
#253 / 1058 |
97.9%
Facility
97.9%
FL AVG
84.4
Rank
#2 / 125 | +16% | 4.33
Facility
4.33
FL AVG
4.04
Rank
#56 / 181 | -6% | +7% | $0
Facility
$0
FL AVG
$78.9k
Rank
#1 / 185 | - | 23
Facility
23
FL AVG
19.7
Rank
#121 / 181 | 7.7
Facility
7.7
FL AVG
4.5
Rank
#169 / 181 | 1 | 118 | - |
73
Facility
73
FL AVG
40
Rank
#179 / 1487 | Hollywood Hills Holdings, LLC | $17.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$17.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#104 / 184 | $9.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$9.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#69 / 184 | 53.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
53.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG
39.8%
Rank
#37 / 184 | 105427 |
The Cottage At Cypress Cove is located in Fort Myers, Florida.
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The Cottage At Cypress Cove is in the Cypress Cove neighborhood.
The Cottage At Cypress Cove has a walk score of 14. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
The Cottage At Cypress Cove's occupancy is 67.8%.
No, The Cottage At Cypress Cove has a no-pet policy.
The Cottage At Cypress Cove is registered as a non-profit.
Yes — there are 7 photos of The Cottage At Cypress Cove in the photo gallery on this page.
The Cottage At Cypress Cove is located at 10600 Cypress Cove Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908.
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