Total staff
117
Employees
111
Contractors
6
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
The Cottage At Cypress Cove
Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Memory Care · Florida, FL
CMS overall rating
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 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
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 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 accepts Medicare and private pay.
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.
Quality ratings
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.
Staffing hours breakdown
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.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 12th out of 252 homes in Florida. 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.
This home is ranked 12th out of 252 homes in Florida. 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
Rank #12 / 252Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 12th out of 252 homes in Florida. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Florida average, with a ranking across 252 Florida SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Florida avg
+43%
Standout metric
Weekend Total Nursing is +34% above state avg
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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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 43m per day | ▲ 34% State avg: 3h 31m per day · National avg: 3h 25m per day |
Types of Care at The Cottage At Cypress Cove
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy rate
67.8%
Rank #232 / 255Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 232nd out of 255 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Florida average, with its Statewide rank out of 255. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
87 days
Walk Score: 14 / 100 Rank #1184 / 1485Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1184th out of 1485 homes in Florida. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Staff to resident ratio
2.21:1
50% better than Florida average
Avg staff/day
49
Average shift
7.5 hours
5% worse than Florida average
Total staff hours (quarter)
33,639
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
RN Staff
22
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
13
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.7 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.7 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
50
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
0.5%
169 contractor hours this quarter
Feeding Assistant: 2
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
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 |
50 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
22 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
13 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
4 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
72%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
80%
5 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
87%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
71%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
97%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
75%
1 Administrator
% of Days
71%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
65%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
64%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
62%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
39%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
15%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
15%
2 Feeding Assistant
% of Days
14%
2 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
4%
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.
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.8
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
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
22.9
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
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
11.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
11.1%
6% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 10.5%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
27.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
27.3%
111% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 12.9%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
30.4%
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%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.6%
75% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 2.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.0%
82% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 5.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.9%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.9%
346% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 0.9%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
0.0%
100% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 6.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
6.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
6.6%
98% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 3.3%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
10.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
10.8%
34% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 8.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 97.7%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.1%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 99.2%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.4%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 94.0%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.4%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.4%
6% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
81.4%
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.
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
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.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for The Cottage At Cypress Cove based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
67.8%
↓ 13.6pp vs 2022
Net Income
$3.4M
↑ ~$2.5M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$18.7M
↓ ~$204.1K vs 2022
Profit Margin
25.9%
↑ 20.6pp vs 2022
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$60.2M
Surplus of revenue
$3.4M
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$60.2M Rank #7 / 256Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 7th out of 256 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Florida SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Surplus of revenue
$3.4M
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #15 / 256Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 15th out of 256 homes in Florida. 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$18.7M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #15 / 256Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 15th out of 256 homes in Florida. 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$38.1M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$56.8M
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Building Type: 2-story
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
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| The Cottage At Cypress Cove |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
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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.
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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