The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited January 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
LARSEN HEALTH CENTER
FORT MYERS, FL · Medicare-certified · 180 beds
Needs attention
Non-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
LARSEN HEALTH CENTER in Fort Myers has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with strong staffing (5 of 5 stars; 5.60 nurse hours per resident/day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark) but weaker quality measures at 2 of 5 stars. It also had a recent federal penalty and $32,139 in fines over the last 24 months, with health inspection at 3 of 5 stars.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
5.6002 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 22, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $32,139recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.6002.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.42
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.63
- Nurse aides
- 3.56
- Weekend nursing
- 5.21
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 44%
Registered nurse turnover: 42%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
22.2%22.7%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.5%3.3%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.9%3.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.8%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
0%5.6%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9.4%13.2%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
16.9%7.8%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
16.9%18.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
4.1%4.2%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
2.3%0.6%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
13.7%13.8%No change
Residents with depressive symptoms
2%0.9%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.1%97.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—89.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.4%98.2%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited March 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to make sure its activities program was led by a qualified professional. Cited March 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 680 — 42 CFR §483.24 — S/S: E
The home failed to assess bed rail safety, review the risks and benefits, get informed consent, or properly install and maintain the rail. Cited March 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 700 — 42 CFR §483.25(n) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to regularly check beds, mattresses, and bed rails to make sure they were safely attached and safe to use. Cited March 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 909 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $32,139 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $32,139 in total fines.
- $32,139
Federal fine
Jan 16, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of THE CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE · 2 homes · 4.5 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 152.8 residents on an average day (85% of 180 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 29 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.