Larsen Health Center

Nursing Home · Fort Myers, FL

CMS overall rating 4/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number105966

Contact & location

13880 Shell Point Plaza
Fort Myers, FL 33908
Lee County
Phone
(239) 466-1111
ZIP code
33908 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
180
Residents per day
152.8 (85% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
The Christian & Missionary Alliance Foundation, INC
Chain
The Christian and Missionary Alliance (2 facilities, avg 4.5★)
Medicare certified since
August 4, 1997
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care
Part of a continuing care retirement community
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.3
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 4.2
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
5.60 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
1.42 (state 0.73 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.63 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
3.56 (state 2.31 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
5.21 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
44.2 (state 41.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
41.8 (state 46.0 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
May 22, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
4.0 (state 7.1 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
1
Citations on record (3 years)
17 health · 11 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-06-24 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-24
2025-05-22 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-22
2025-05-22 Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
F0825 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-22
2025-05-22 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-22
2025-01-16 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2025-02-14
2023-03-16 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2023-04-16
2023-03-16 Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
F0680 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-16
2023-03-16 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.
F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-16
2023-03-16 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.
F0909 · Environmental Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-16
2023-03-16 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-16
2023-03-16 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-16
2023-03-16 Provide appropriate foot care.
F0687 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-16
2021-07-01 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-09-24
2021-07-01 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.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-09-24
2021-07-01 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-09-24
2021-07-01 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-09-27
2021-07-01 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-09-27

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

1 penalty in the last three years, including $32,139 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-01-16Fine$32,139

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
The Christian and Missionary Alliance (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 100%
Aegis Therapies, INC. (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Candelore, Michele (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Huisman, Henry (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Polaris Health LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Staffmd, LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
The Christian and Missionary Alliance (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Anderson, Wanda (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Baldes, Ken (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Burdzy, Jon (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Candelore, Michele (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Cass, Paul (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Christman, Chanley (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Davidson, John (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Dewitt, Charles (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Duss, Donna (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Dys, Jeremy (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Flanders, Tom (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Glenn, James (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Hibbard, Jay (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Ofarrell, Mark (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Scales, Michael (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Vassar, Tasha (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
White, Archie (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Rainey, Lewis (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Schappell, Martin (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Candelore, Michele (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Huisman, Henry (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Rainey, Lewis (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Schappell, Martin (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Larsen Health Center?

Larsen Health Center has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.3-star average in Florida.

How many beds does Larsen Health Center have?

It has 180 certified beds and cares for about 153 residents per day.

Has Larsen Health Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $32,139 in the last three years.

Who owns Larsen Health Center?

It is part of The Christian and Missionary Alliance and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Larsen Health Center?

(239) 466-1111. The facility is located at 13880 Shell Point Plaza, Fort Myers, FL 33908.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.