Fort Myers Senior AdvisorWhat are the basic facts about Larsen Health Center?
Larsen Health Center is a nursing home with 180 licensed beds at 13880 Shell Point Plaza, Fort Myers 33908, holding Florida AHCA license #1498095; CMS rates it 4 out of 5 overall in Care Compare data dated October 1, 2026.
| Field | Record |
|---|---|
| AHCA license # | 1498095 |
| Licensed beds (AHCA) | 180 |
| Status on AHCA locator | Licensed |
| Original license date | August 29, 1996 |
| License expiration | February 29, 2028 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 105966 |
| Ownership type (CMS) | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds / average daily census | 180 / 147.2 |
| Chain affiliation (CMS) | THE CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE |
| Located in a continuing care retirement community (CMS) | Yes |
What star ratings does CMS give Larsen Health Center?
On Care Compare, Larsen Health Center holds 4 of 5 overall, with 3 stars for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 2 for quality measures.
| CMS domain | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 3 of 5 |
| Staffing | 5 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 2 of 5 |
| Long-stay residents' quality | 2 of 5 |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality | 2 of 5 |
Payroll data shows 5.86 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, higher than the Lee County median of 3.91; registered nurses account for 1.45 hours, higher than the Lee County median of 0.86; and nursing staff turnover runs 40.1%, roughly even with the Lee County median of 40.1%.
What did the most recent inspection find at Larsen Health Center?
CMS's latest standard health inspection for Larsen Health Center, dated May 22, 2025, recorded 4 health deficiencies (the Lee County median is 7), and CMS shows 1 federal fine worth $32,139 in the last three years.
The two inspection cycles before that recorded 8 deficiencies combined, and CMS lists 0 citations from infection-control inspections. AHCA surveyors carry out these federal inspections in Florida.
Does Larsen Health Center have Florida sanctions on its record?
Yes: AHCA lists 9 state sanctions on the license totaling $7,000, most recently initiated May 12, 2025.
| Date initiated | Action | Basis | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2025 | Conditional License | Survey | — |
| May 12, 2025 | Fine | Survey | $2,500 |
| August 6, 2024 | Fine | Survey | $500 |
| July 8, 2023 | Conditional License | Survey | — |
| July 8, 2023 | Fine | Survey | $2,500 |
| October 18, 2017 | Rule Variance/Waiver | Administrative Rule | — |
| December 7, 2010 | Fine | Reporting | $500 |
| June 11, 2004 | Fine | Survey | $1,000 |
What other nursing homes are close to Larsen Health Center?
The Lodge at Cypress Cove is the nearest other licensed nursing home, about 3.9 miles away, with a CMS overall rating of 5 of 5.
| Facility | Miles away | CMS overall | Licensed beds | CMS deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lodge at Cypress Cove 10500 Cypress Cove Dr, 33908 | 3.9 | 5 of 5 | 64 | 0 |
| Healthpark Care Center 16131 Roserush Court, 33908 | 4.4 | 5 of 5 | 112 | 0 |
| Ambassador Healthcare at College Park 13755 Golf Club Pkwy, 33919 | 6.9 | 1 of 5 | 107 | 9 |
| Rehab & Healthcare Center of Cape Coral 2629 Del Prado Blvd, 33904 | 7.9 | 2 of 5 | 120 | 11 |
Which Lee County hospital is closest to Larsen Health Center?
Measured in a straight line, Cape Coral Hospital is closest (about 9.5 miles), followed by Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health (about 10.0 miles).
Rehab referrals tend to follow these short distances, but a Medicare patient may choose any certified nursing home with a bed open.
State record: AHCA FloridaHealthFinder profile
