Fort Myers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Fort Myers, Florida · CCN 105427
20 surveys since 2011, 10 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 100
- Surveys
- 20
- Harm or worse
- 10
- Immediate jeopardy
- 10
Findings at the most serious level CMS records.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 120
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- JONATHAN BLEIER
- County
- Lee
- Medicare-certified since
- 1983
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 2
- Health inspection
- 2
- Staffing
- 4
- Quality measures
- 4
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat more weighted findings than its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 293 for-profit facilities of 100–127 beds in Florida.
Last survey on record
Apr 3, 2025
585 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 4.22 | 3.57 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.79 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 25.4% | 44.5% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K14.3% | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D834.8% | E1252.2% | F14.3% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C14.3% |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F5842×
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- F8422×
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- F8802×
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F5501×
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- F5651×
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Fort Myers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Immediate jeopardy, patternF880Feb 26, 2021
Based on observation, policy review and staff interview, the facility failed to follow the manufacturer's specification to clean and disinfect multiuse Evencare G3 blood glucose meters for 5 (Residents #16, #24, #63, #116 and #371) of 5 residents observed with a physician's orders [REDACTED]. The facility failed to apply the disinfectant necessary for the minimum wet contact time per manufacturer's instructions to kill bloodborne pathogens on shared multiuse blood glucose meters. Inadequate disinfection may result in indirect contact transmission (the transfer of an infectious agent through a contaminated inanimate object) of pathogens through the improperly disinfected glucometers. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 3, 2025
Based on observation and staff interviews, the facility failed to follow proper sanitation procedures for the 3-compartment sink, increasing the risk of cross-contamination and foodborne illness with the potential to impact residents receiving cooked food out of the dietary department. The findings included: The policy for the 3-compartment sink provided by the facility, with no effective date, stated, Sink 1= Wash, sink 2= Rinse, sink 3= Sanitize. Three-compartment sink steps: 1. Preparation: Fill sink (1) with warm Pot and Pan Detergent Solution. Fill Rinse sink (#2) with warm water. Fill the Sanitize sink (#3) with warm sanitizer solution to 200 PPM. 2. Pre-wash: Pre-scrape and rinse all items prior to washing in sink #1. 3. Wash: Scrub all surfaces (including handles). 4. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF679Apr 3, 2025
Based on observation, review of the clinical record, review of the facility job description of the Activity Director and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure they provided an ongoing program to support the residents in their choice of activities which are designed to meet the resident's interests and support the resident's physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being for 2 ( Resident #3 and #91 ) of 3 residents reviewed for involvement in the activity programs. The lack of an ongoing activity program could lead to a decline in the residents' self-esteem, physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF680Apr 3, 2025
Based on review of the facility job description for the Activity Director and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure the activities program was directed by a qualified professional who is a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activity professional. This has the potential to affect all 131 current residents residing in the facility. The findings included: The facility Job Description and Performance Evaluation documented Responsible for the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing of activity programs in accordance with current exiting federal, state and local standards. Plan develop, organize, evaluate and direct activity programs to ensure all patients/residents assessed needs are met. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF690Apr 3, 2025
Based on observation, review of facility policy and procedures, record review and staff and resident interviews, the facility failed to ensure urinary catheters were secured to prevent pulling and injury and failed to maintain the catheters in sanitary manner for 3 (Resident #50, #423, and #274) of 3 residents reviewed with an indwelling urinary catheter. The findings included: The facility policy Catheter-Foley documented Completing the procedure, Secure the catheter to the residents thigh (i.e , Stat Lock or Catheter Strap) to prevent movement, irritation and decrease risk of infection. Never leave the catheter hanging to be pulled by the weight of the bag. Place catheter bag in a dignity bag. 1. […]
Read 29 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 29 of 100 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Apr 3, 2025Standard10 findings
- Aug 18, 2022Standard and complaint5 findings
- Feb 26, 2021Standard9 findings · 1 harm
- May 11, 2020Infection control1 finding
- Jul 11, 2019Standard8 findings
- Jun 14, 2018Standard4 findings
- Jun 29, 2017Standard4 findings
- Jan 30, 2017Complaint1 finding
Show the 12 earlier surveys
- May 26, 2016Standard2 findings
- Jun 26, 2015Standard5 findings
- Apr 7, 2015Complaint1 finding
- Nov 21, 2013—8 findings
- Jul 17, 2013Complaint9 findings · 9 harm
- Dec 13, 2012—14 findings
- Jul 25, 2012—1 finding
- May 3, 2012—1 finding
- Mar 8, 2012—2 findings
- Oct 28, 2011—11 findings
- Aug 22, 2011—1 finding
- Aug 17, 2011—3 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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