Aspire at Evans

Nursing home in Fort Myers, FL

Medicare & Medicaid certified1★ overall (CMS)

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Public-record details

Address: 3735 Evans Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Phone: (239) 277-3977
Listed under: For-profit
Medicare CCN: 106000
Overall star rating: 1 of 5 ★☆☆☆☆
Health inspection rating: 1 of 5
Staffing rating: 2 of 5
Quality measures rating: 4 of 5
Certified beds: 120
Average residents per day: 111
Ownership: For-profit, corporation
Legal business name: Evans Avenue Opco LLC
Chain: Aviata Health Group (50 facilities)
Certified for: Medicare and Medicaid
First approved by Medicare/Medicaid: Dec 14, 1998
Changed ownership in last 12 months: No
Continuing care retirement community: No
Located inside a hospital: No
Resident or family council: Resident council
Sprinklers in all required areas: Yes

CMS certification number 106000. Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information, Health Deficiencies and Penalties (record). Data as of 2026-09-30.

Inspection record

Most recent standard health inspection: Aug 21, 2024. CMS lists 35 health citations for this facility across its last three standard inspection cycles and complaint inspections (Mar 10, 2021 to Feb 26, 2026): 12 from complaint inspections, 3 at the “actual harm” level or higher.

Inspection	Citation	Severity
Feb 26, 2026	Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. Quality of Life and Care · complaint inspection	D Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Feb 26, 2026	Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning · complaint inspection	E Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Sep 5, 2025	Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services · complaint inspection	D Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Sep 5, 2025	Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Environmental · complaint inspection	E Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Jul 7, 2025	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · complaint inspection	G Actual harm, isolated
Jun 12, 2025	Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. Resident Rights · complaint inspection	D Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Jun 12, 2025	Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care · complaint inspection	D Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Jun 12, 2025	Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights · complaint inspection	E Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Jun 12, 2025	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · complaint inspection	G Actual harm, isolated
Jan 9, 2025	Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care · complaint inspection	E Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Aug 21, 2024	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights	D Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Aug 21, 2024	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. Resident Rights	D Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated

Showing the 12 most recent of 35. Full inspection reports are on Medicare Care Compare.

Severity letters follow CMS's scope-and-severity grid: A–C potential for minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–I actual harm, J–L immediate jeopardy. Most citations are corrected; a citation is what inspectors found on that date. Source: CMS Health Deficiencies file, processed Aug 1, 2026.

Fines and payment denials

CMS records 3 fines totalling $50,028 and 1 denial of Medicare payment for new admissions in the last three years.

Jun 12, 2025	Fine: $29,819
Aug 21, 2024	Fine: $10,033
Aug 21, 2024	Fine: $10,176
Aug 21, 2024	Payment denial for 17 days from Oct 31, 2024

Source: CMS Penalties file, processed Aug 1, 2026. Amounts are as CMS reports them and may reflect later reductions or appeals.

Staffing

Total nurse staffing per resident per day: 3.31 hours
Registered nurse (RN) time per resident per day: 0.27 hours
Nurse aide time per resident per day: 2.07 hours
Total nurse staffing on weekends: 3.17 hours
Nursing staff turnover (yearly): 43%
RN turnover (yearly): 85%
Administrators who left in the past year: 1

From payroll-based staffing data the facility submits to CMS. Hours are per resident per day.

A citation is what inspectors found on one date; most are corrected within weeks. Look for patterns — the same problem cited in several inspections — and for anything at the G–L level (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). The full inspection narrative (Form CMS-2567) is linked from Medicare Care Compare, and your state long-term care ombudsman can tell you about complaints.

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