December 15, 2023 — U.S. News & World Report named the Lee Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit, HealthPark Care Center and Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit as some of the Best Nursing Homes in the country for the second year in a row.
Lee Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit and HealthPark Care Center were also named Best Nursing Homes in 2019.
U.S. News & World Report evaluated over 15,000 nursing homes and named all three skilled nursing facilities with a High Performing rating, which is the highest possible achievement.
The data used to evaluate these facilities comes from the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicare Services (CMS) and includes metrics related to patient outcomes, nurse staffing, facility complaints, and minimizing the need for and use of hypnotic medications.
Lee Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit and Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit earned a High Performing rating for short-term rehabilitation, which evaluates a nursing home’s quality of care for patients recovering from a hospital stay, such as after a stroke, heart attack, infection or accidental injury.
HealthPark Care Center earned a High Performing rating for both short and long-term care, which evaluates a home’s ability to care for residents who need daily assistance with medical needs, such as administering medications, and non-medical needs, such as dressing, eating and using the bathroom. Lee Memorial Hospital and Gulf Coast Medical Center’s Skilled Nursing Units were not applicable for the long-term accolade.
“We are honored that all three of our skilled nursing units were recognized as Best Nursing Homes. It is a testament to the high-quality care we provide our patients and to all of our skilled nursing teams,” said senior administrator for skilled nursing service and post-acute intake and business development Leslie Vollmer. “This accolade wouldn’t be possible without our providers, nurses and support staff and their commitment to providing compassionate care every day.”
In 2023, the Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit earned the 2023 Silver Achievement in Quality Award from the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). Lee Memorial Skilled Nursing Unit and HealthPark Care Center were awarded the Bronze – Commitment to Quality designations.
HealthPark Care Center earned the prestigious 2023 Gold Seal Award from the Florida Governor’s Office. It is one of fewer than 15 facilities in the state of Florida, which has nearly 700 skilled nursing facilities, to receive the distinction. The program awards and recognizes nursing home facilities that promote the stability of the industry, facilitates the physical, social, and emotional well-being of nursing home facility residents, and demonstrates excellence in long-term care over a sustained period.
In 2020 and 2021, all three Lee Health Skilled Nursing Units received the highest possible five stars from CMS. The CMS scores awarded by CMS are based on previously reported quality and safety data points, including patient satisfaction, value and outcomes.
Lee Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit is an 18-bed facility and it is located on the hospital’s third floor.
Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit is a 75 private-bed unit rehabilitation facility on Plantation Road near Gulf Coast Medical Center.
HealthPark Care Center is a 112-bed facility located adjacent to HealthPark Medical Center.
All three skilled nursing facilities provide seamless patient transitions and the amenities, services and comfort of a hospital. Whether recovering from joint surgery, a stroke, heart surgery, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or any other medical conditions, the goal is to help patients with their rehabilitation and prepare them to return to their normal lives.
To learn more, please visit www.leehealth.org.
About Lee Health
Since the opening of the first hospital in 1916, Lee Health has been a health care leader in Southwest Florida, constantly evolving to meet the needs of the community. A non-profit, integrated health care services organization, Lee Health is committed to the well-being of every individual served, focused on healthy living and maintaining good health. Health care services are conveniently located throughout the community in four acute care hospitals, two specialty hospitals, outpatient centers, walk-in medical centers, primary care and specialty physician practices and other services across the continuum of care. Learn more at www.LeeHealth.org.
