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Ambassador Healthcare at College Park

13755 Golf Club Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33919 · Lee County

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Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.

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Availability outlook● Fills quickly

Typically 91% full (98 of 107 beds occupied on an average day).

If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Fort Myers

Ambassador Healthcare at College Park is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Fort Myers, FL, with 107 certified beds and an average of about 98 residents per day. It operates as part of the Excelsior Care Group network.

Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.59 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.59 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 41.8%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 16 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $96,105 in the recent record.

Strengths

✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
•Below-average health-inspection rating
•Below-average nurse staffing (3.59 hrs/resident/day)
•16 deficiencies at last survey
•$96,105 in federal fines

Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Fort Myers options — our advisors can help you compare.

At a glance

Certified beds: 107
Avg. residents/day: 98
Ownership: For profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Excelsior Care Group
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 105387

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$9,730–$12,580/mo (median $10,840)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Cape Coral prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 3.59; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.59; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 41.8%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 16
Federal fines: 2 ($96,105)
Total penalties: 2
Last standard survey: 2024-01-11
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (35 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-02-13Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

2026-02-13Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintAdministration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

2026-02-13Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident 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.

2025-04-30Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintFreedom 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.

2025-04-30Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

2024-07-08Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

2024-01-11Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2024-01-11Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Penalty history

Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.

Date	Type	Amount
2026-02-13	Fine	$17,675
2025-04-30	Fine	$78,430

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Physical therapy
✓ Occupational therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services

Location

13755 Golf Club Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL

Reviews & reputation

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4.6

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Common questions about Ambassador Healthcare at College Park

How much does Ambassador Healthcare at College Park cost?

Ambassador Healthcare at College Park does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Fort Myers, FL area typically runs $9,730–$12,580 per month (median $10,840, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Ambassador Healthcare at College Park's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Ambassador Healthcare at College Park 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Ambassador Healthcare at College Park?

Staff provide about 3.59 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 41.8% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Ambassador Healthcare at College Park?

Ambassador Healthcare at College Park has 35 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-01-11). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Ambassador Healthcare at College Park have availability?

Typically 91% full (98 of 107 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Ambassador Healthcare at College Park offer?

Ambassador Healthcare at College Park in Fort Myers, FL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 107 beds.

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