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Larsen Health Center

Strong Medicare quality ratings. Still worth an in-person visit before deciding.

13880 Shell Point Plaza, Fort Myers, FL 33908180 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
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What this means for your family

Choosing Larsen Health Center means your loved one is in a facility that ranks well on Medicare quality measures. High RN hours correlate directly with lower rates of hospital readmission and better specialized care coordination. While no facility is perfect, the clinical data here is encouraging.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.50hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
5.88hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
45%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
48%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
2/ 5
Better Than Avg

5

measures

Worse Than Avg

7

measures

Mixed Results

5

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility19.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
19.7%
US
15.4%
FL
8.7%
Lee
17.1%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility21.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
21.2%
US
15.3%
FL
10.6%
Lee
15.8%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.2%
Better than Avg
Here
2.2%
US
12.1%
FL
4.1%
Lee
3.0%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility16.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
16.9%
US
14.4%
FL
9.1%
Lee
15.4%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility13.0%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
13.0%
US
19.4%
FL
11.5%
Lee
17.3%
⚖️

Residents who lost too much weight

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.4%
Better than Avg
Here
1.4%
US
5.3%
FL
5.6%
Lee
5.6%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.5%
Better than Avg
Here
99.5%
US
81.8%
FL
94.8%
Lee
88.0%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility89.7%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
89.7%
US
79.7%
FL
94.7%
Lee
89.4%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
3.3%
US
1.6%
FL
1.5%
Lee
1.5%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

3deficiencies
1penalties
Well below state avg (7.3)
1 complaint-triggered
$32,139 in fines

A family filed a complaint that resulted in a recent abuse protection deficiency in January 2025, indicating serious concerns about resident safety. The facility has struggled with recurring issues in safety oversight, care planning, and building safety systems across multiple surveys from 2021-2025. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of ongoing problems in critical areas like abuse protection and safety supervision suggests families should carefully evaluate this facility's commitment to sustained quality care.

May 22, 2025Routine
3
0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0825Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Jan 16, 2025Complaint
1
0600Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Mar 16, 2023Routine
16
0689Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0223Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

0291Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

0541Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0914Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

0915Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper power supply for life support equipment.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0929Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.

0680Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

0700Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

0909Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

0918Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0687Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate foot care.

Jul 1, 2021Routine
7
0222Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0679Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

0688Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0725Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Jan 16, 2025

$32,139

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Larsen Health Center

Organization Type

nonprofit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

The Christian and Missionary Alliance

Chain Size

2 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 4.0/5 · Rank 2 of 2 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

The Christian and Missionary Alliance

Owner (parent company) · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Anderson, WandaOfficer / DirectorBaldes, KenOfficer / DirectorBurdzy, JonOfficer / DirectorCandelore, MicheleOfficer / DirectorCass, PaulOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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