Lehigh Acres Healthcare & Rehab Center

Lehigh Acres Healthcare & Rehab Center holds an overall 2-star rating from CMS, which places it below average compared to other nursing homes nationally. That overall score is a composite of three separate ratings, and in this case, the pieces tell a pretty uneven story. The Health Inspection rating is 1 star, meaning state inspectors found a higher number of problems, or more serious ones, than you would typically see at other facilities. That's the most heavily weighted piece of the overall score, which is why the composite lands as low as it does despite stronger performance elsewhere. The Staffing rating comes in at 3 stars, or average, reflecting that the facility has a reasonable number of nurse hours relative to how many residents it cares for. That's a meaningful data point, since staffing levels directly affect how much hands-on attention your loved one is likely to receive day to day.

The bright spot here is the Quality Measures rating, which is 5 stars, or much above average. This score is based on 15 clinical indicators tracking things like how residents are managing physically and medically over time, and a top score suggests the care outcomes themselves are genuinely strong. For families, that tension between a poor inspection record and excellent clinical outcomes is worth taking seriously. It means this facility may be delivering solid day-to-day health results for residents while still having compliance issues that regulators have flagged. Before making a decision, it would be worth asking the facility directly about those inspection findings and what steps they have taken to address them.

Staffing levels at Lehigh Acres Healthcare & Rehab Center are pretty close to what you'd typically see across Florida nursing homes, with one notable difference. Residents here receive about 3.86 total nurse hours per day, which is nearly identical to the Florida average of 3.87 hours. In practical terms, that means nursing staff are spending roughly the same amount of time with each resident as they would at a typical facility in the state. Where this facility does stand out is in registered nurse coverage specifically. RNs here clock in at 0.73 hours per resident per day, compared to the Florida average of 0.52. RNs carry more advanced training than other nursing staff, so having more of their time available each day can matter when a resident needs clinical assessment, medication management, or a quicker response to a health change. Overall, the staffing picture here is reasonably solid, with slightly stronger RN presence than average even though total nurse hours are on par with most comparable facilities.

Lehigh Acres Healthcare & Rehab Center has a rough inspection record that families should take seriously. The facility holds a 1-out-of-5-star health inspection rating from the government, which puts it in the lowest tier nationally. On top of that, it has received 2 federal penalties totaling $132,889 in fines, with the most recent penalty handed down in June 2025. That combination of a low inspection rating and significant, recent financial penalties is a signal that this facility has had real, documented care problems that regulators felt were serious enough to act on. It does not mean the facility cannot improve or that every resident has a poor experience, but it does mean families should ask hard questions, request recent inspection reports, and visit in person before making a decision. Families evaluating this facility can compare it to others in Lehigh Acres on the Lehigh Acres nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant typically care for during the day shift, and how does that number change at night and on weekends?
2. How long have your charge nurses and CNAs been working here on average, and what does your staff turnover look like over the past year?
3. Can you walk me through exactly what happens when a resident has a fall, including who gets notified, how quickly, and what follow-up care looks like?
4. If my loved one needs help getting up, bathing, or going to the bathroom, how do you make sure they are not left waiting for long periods?
5. What does a typical day look like for a resident who is not very mobile, and how do you make sure they have meaningful interaction with staff and other residents beyond just meals and medication?
6. Can you show me your most recent state inspection report and explain any deficiencies that were cited, including what you changed as a result?

For more guidance on evaluating facilities, see our guide to questions to ask when choosing a Florida nursing home.