Aspire At Evans
Aspire At Evans is a 1-star rated nursing home in Fort Myers, FL with 120 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 1/5, staffing 2/5, quality measures 3/5.
The facility has 62 health violations on record. Federal fines total $86,655 across 11 enforcement actions. Most recent inspection: January 9, 2025.
This facility has abuse citations on its federal record.
Data synthesized from CMS.gov and Florida public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
Inspection History Overview
Data current as of May 6, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data
Detailed Inspection Reports
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Fines and Penalties by Year
2022 2 penalties totaling $11,887
Fine
Fine
2021 1 penalties totaling $1,950
Fine
2020 6 penalties totaling $66,565
Fine
Fine
Fine
Fine
Fine
Fine
2019 2 penalties totaling $6,253
Fine
Fine
Health Violations by Year
2025 1 violations
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
2024 12 violations
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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.
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
2023 6 violations
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.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
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.
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
2022 4 violations
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
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.
2021 10 violations
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
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.
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
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.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
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.
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.
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2020 7 violations
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2019 13 violations
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
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.
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
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.
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
2018 7 violations
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
2017 2 violations
Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident.
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Frequently Asked Questions About Aspire At Evans
- What violations has Aspire At Evans received?
- Aspire At Evans has 62 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
- What is the quality rating of Aspire At Evans?
- Aspire At Evans has a 1-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This rating indicates the facility may have quality concerns that should be investigated further. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
- When was Aspire At Evans last inspected?
- Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
- Is Aspire At Evans safe?
- Safety at Aspire At Evans should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
- How do I contact Aspire At Evans?
- Phone: (239) 277-3977. Address: 3735 Evans Ave, Fort Myers, FL. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
- What services does Aspire At Evans offer?
- Aspire At Evans is a skilled nursing facility with 120 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
- What are better facilities near Fort Myers, FL?
- Compare Aspire At Evans with other nursing homes in Fort Myers, FL on our facilities page. Filter by star rating, bed count, and recent inspection results to find the best match for your needs.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.
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