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Overview of The Preserve

THE PRESERVE is a senior living community in Fort Myers, Florida, offering a range of services including assisted living, memory support, long-term care, and rehabilitation. It is part of Volunteers of America National Services, known for its commitment to quality care. The community provides a continuum of care, ensuring residents receive the support they need as their health needs change.

(239) 574-0078

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.78/day

Overall rating

4/5

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 38

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

88.1%

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

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

Might be optimal for

Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

How we assess these insights Show admissions and discharges

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

51% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 26 days

Private pay

44% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 months

Medicaid

6% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 7 months

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$17.5M

Operating deficit

-$2.7M

Voluntary non-profit home Church

Home revenue

$17,495,607.00

Operating deficit

$-2,673,589.00

Payroll costs

$6.0M

34% of revenue

Other operating costs

$14.2M

Total costs $20.2M

38-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

1 year in operation

A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.

About this community

License Status

LICENSED

Facility Type

Assisted Living Facility

License Date

July 4, 2024

Additional licensing details

License number: 13391

CMS Certification Number: 106137

County: Lee

RCFE Number: AL13391

SNF License: SNF130471076

Awards: High Performing rating on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Nursing Homes list

Ownership & operating entity

The Preserve is administrated by CLAUDIA E. SALAZAR- PORTA.

Owner name: VOA LEE COUNTY HEALTH CARE FACILITY, INC.

Profit status: Not-For-Profit

Care Services

Accepts Medicaid

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Memory Care

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

All Levels of Care

Assisted Living

Memory Support

Long-Term Care

Rehabilitation

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Assisted Living, Memory Support, Long-Term Care, Rehabilitation, Outpatient Services, Life at The Preserve, Testimonials, About, Meet Our Team, Contact Us, FAQs, Blog, Careers, Photo Gallery, Leave a Review

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description

Chef-prepared meals are created with fresh, seasonal ingredients and professionally served three times daily.

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicaid

Results

4 with citations

0 without citations

Show Inspection Reports

7 total citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

0 enforcement actions

Penalties or interventions imposed by state regulators when facilities do not comply with quality, safety or regulatory standards.

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Type of care: SNF AL

Community: FL 33912

Bed Count: 75

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: VOA LEE COUNTY HEALTH CARE FACILITY, INC.

CCN: 106137

Occupancy: 88.1%

Home Revenue: $16,726,675.00

Payroll Costs: $5,955,433.00

Payroll %: 35.6%

Avg Residents/Day: 65.10

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.7838

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Number of Fines: 1

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Community: Fort Myers

Bed Count: 64

Pets Allowed: Yes

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Bed Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Bed Options: Private / Semi-Private Suite

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120

Total Staff

103

Employees

Contractors

36,174

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

8.6

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	15	10.4	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	17	9	Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant	52	9.2	Yes

Staff by Category

Administration

2 staff

7.3hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

85 staff

9.4hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

4 staff

8hs shift avg

Therapy Services

20 staff

6hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

2 staff

7.3hs shift avg

Dietary Services

5 staff

7.7hs shift avg

Other Services

2 staff

8.1hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

1.4%

of total hours from contractors

524 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 7 Licensed Practical Nurse: 6 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	45	7	52	17,141	91	100%	9.2
Registered Nurse	15	0	15	5,143	91	100%	10.4
Licensed Practical Nurse	11	6	17	4,533	91	100%	9
Speech Language Pathologist	7	0	7	1,548	79	87%	6.7
Other Dietary Services Staff	4	0	4	1,173	90	99%	7.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist	3	0	3	1,000	64	70%	8
Physical Therapy Assistant	6	0	6	789	70	77%	6.3
RN Director of Nursing	1	0	1	773	64	70%	12.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician	4	0	4	742	76	84%	6.6
Qualified Social Worker	2	0	2	555	63	69%	7.3
Administrator	1	0	1	512	64	70%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	512	64	70%	8
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	504	63	69%	8
Dental Services Staff	1	0	1	504	62	68%	8.1
Dietitian	1	0	1	480	60	66%	8
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	159	28	31%	5.7
Medical Director	0	1	1	61	15	16%	4.1
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	2	2	46	49	54%	0.9

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Total Health inspections 4

7% below Florida average

Florida average: 4.3

Last Health inspection on Jan 2025

Total Health citations 10

49% below Florida average

Florida average: 19.7

2.5 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 7 citations

Complaint investigations 3 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Florida average

Florida average: 0.8

Serious Health citations 1

150% above Florida average

Florida average: 0.4

Moderate Health citations 9

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Resident Rights moderate citation Jan 16, 2025

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Nov 16, 2023

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Nov 16, 2023

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Nov 16, 2023

Corrected

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation

Part of: Volunteers of America

Resident Census by Payment Source

60 Total Residents

Medicare 23 (38.3%)

Medicaid 23 (38.3%)

Private Pay/Other 14 (23.3%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 9.0

21% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 7.4

Functional decline score 15.4

24% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 12.4

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 15.2%

45% above Florida average.

Walking Ability Worsened 11.6%

11% below Florida average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 19.3%

43% above Florida average.

Falls with Major Injury 5.2%

96% above Florida average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 6.4%

20% above Florida average.

Urinary Tract Infection 1.5%

70% above Florida average.

Depressive Symptoms 1.6%

53% below Florida average.

Antipsychotic Use 13.3%

66% above Florida average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 95.6%

2% below Florida average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

1% above Florida average.

Lost Too Much Weight 6.5%

9% above Florida average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 98.4%

5% better than Florida average

Antipsychotic medication increase 1.3%

16% better than Florida average

Influenza Vaccine 99.7%

5% better than Florida average

Total fines amount $25K

This home paid 65% less in fines than the state average.

Florida average: $72K

Number of Fines 1

This home received 62% fewer fines than the state average.

Florida average: 2.6

Payment Denials 0

This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.

Florida average: 0.1

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty May 31, 2023

$25K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for The Preserve based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 88.1% ↓ 1.0pp vs 2023

Net Income -$2,673,589 ↓ ~$718K vs 2023

Total Payroll $7,715,060 ↑ ~$346K vs 2023

Profit Margin -16.0% ↓ 4.6pp vs 2023

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Metric	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Occupancy %	14.4%	42.5%	82.0%	89.1%	88.1%
Beds	75	75	75	75	75
Net Income	-$812,460	-$3,374,474	-$2,499,723	-$1,955,546	-$2,673,589
Gross Revenue	$744,743	$10,815,504	$15,836,385	$17,213,252	$16,726,675
Operating Expenses	$1,204,057	$10,002,560	$13,171,644	$13,801,702	$14,683,317
Net Patient Revenue	$336,825	$6,164,693	$10,145,220	$11,158,589	$11,240,796
Total Payroll	$386,985	$4,189,845	$6,645,552	$7,369,528	$7,715,060
Profit Margin %	-109.1%	-31.2%	-15.8%	-11.4%	-16.0%
Medicare %	82.4%	80.5%	48.3%	40.5%	33.8%
Medicaid %	0.0%	1.9%	25.5%	22.6%	31.5%
Private %	17.6%	17.5%	26.1%	36.9%	34.7%
Revenue/Day	$362	$530	$452	$457	$465
Cost/Day	$1,293	$860	$587	$566	$607
Avg Length of Stay	46.6 days	29.5 days	50.3 days	46.9 days	40.5 days

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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

General: Age 65+ or 21+ disabled, 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 Specifics: High demand; waitlists common.

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

General: Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.

Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (varies).

Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).

FL Specifics: Limited funding; regional variation.

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

General: Age 60+, 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 Specifics: Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

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

Florida Medicaid PACE

General: Age 55+, 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 Specifics: Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Florida SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Florida resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

FL Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; ~1,000 slots/year.

The Preserve

The Preserve is an Assisted Living Home in Florida

The Preserve is an Assisted Living Home in Florida

The Preserve

The Preserve is an Assisted Living Home in Florida

The Preserve is an Assisted Living Home in Florida

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home usually has limited availability

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Care Services

All Levels of Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Dining & Nutrition

Access & Eligibility

Payment & Funding Options

Inspection History

7 visits/inspections

Results

7 total citations

0 enforcement actions

Inspection Reports

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Staff by Category

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Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Penalties and fines

Penalty History

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Florida Seniors

Long-Term Care Waiver

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

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

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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