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Aspire At Evans
3735 Evans Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Aspire At Evans, in Fort Myers, Florida, is certified for 120 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Aviata Health Group chain.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Florida median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 2 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 35 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (15, 9, 11 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 29.2 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 15.8.
CMS lists 4 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $50K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the Florida median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 42.9%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Lee Co. median | Florida median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 35 | 27 | 18 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 29.2 | 22.5 | 15.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 42.9% | 34.8% | 41.8% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $50,028 | $32,139 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (20 in the county, 694 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Florida average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 21 Aug 2024, 24 Oct 2022.
Severity mix: G ×3 D ×21 E ×10 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | E | Complaint investigation | 20 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Dec 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Oct 2025 |
| 7 Jul 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 12 Jul 2025 |
| 12 Jun 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 12 Jul 2025 |
| 12 Jun 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | E | Complaint investigation | 12 Jul 2025 |
| 12 Jun 2025 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jul 2025 |
| 12 Jun 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jul 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Feb 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 21 Aug 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 21 Aug 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 21 Aug 2024 | F0680 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | E | Standard survey | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 21 Aug 2024 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | E | Standard survey | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 21 Aug 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 21 Aug 2024 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 21 Aug 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 21 Aug 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 21 Aug 2024 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 21 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 2 Apr 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 24 Oct 2022 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2022 |
| 24 Oct 2022 | F0680 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | E | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2022 |
| 24 Oct 2022 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2022 |
| 10 Mar 2021 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2021 |
| 10 Mar 2021 | F0563 | Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2021 |
| 10 Mar 2021 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2021 |
| 10 Mar 2021 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2021 |
| 10 Mar 2021 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2021 |
| 10 Mar 2021 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2021 |
| 10 Mar 2021 | F0688 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2021 |
| 10 Mar 2021 | F0700 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2021 |
| 10 Mar 2021 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2021 |
| 10 Mar 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2025 | Fine | $29,819 | |
| 21 Aug 2024 | Payment denial | — | 17 days |
| 21 Aug 2024 | Fine | $10,176 | |
| 21 Aug 2024 | Fine | $10,033 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Florida average. Turnover: nursing staff 42.9%, RNs 85.0%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Florida median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 9.5% | 7.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.6% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.2% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 6.4% | 7.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 11.2% | 7.0% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Evans Avenue Opco Llc. Chain: Aviata Health Group (50 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evans Parent LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/02/2023 |
| Lee Evans Holdco LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/02/2023 |
| Aspire Mgt LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/02/2023 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Lee County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit | Fort Myers | 75 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8.0 | $15K | 26 Oct 2023 |
| Healthpark Care Center | Fort Myers | 112 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0.9 | — | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Lee Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit | Fort Myers | 18 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0.0 | — | — |
| Life Care Center of Estero | Estero | 155 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 6.5 | $8K | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Lodge At Cypress Cove, The | Fort Myers | 64 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7.8 | — | 18 Jan 2024 |
| The Preserve | Fort Myers | 75 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 10.7 | — | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Larsen Health Center | Fort Myers | 180 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 9.4 | $32K | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Renaissance At the Terraces | Bonita Springs | 40 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 22.5 | — | 2 Feb 2026 |
All 20 facilities in Lee County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Aspire At Evans been cited for?
35 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Florida median is 18 per facility.
Has Aspire At Evans been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $50K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Aspire At Evans compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a Florida median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Aspire At Evans?
It is part of the Aviata Health Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Evans Parent LLC and Lee Evans Holdco LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Aspire At Evans last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 26 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 21 Aug 2024.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.