The Preserve recognized among Best Nursing Homes by U.S. News & World Report

Senior living center earns high performing status for both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care

The Preserve is proud to announce that its skilled nursing care center has been named one of the 2025 Best Nursing Homes by U.S. News & World Report. The community earned a high performing rating in both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, a distinction that places The Preserve in the top percentage of nursing facilities in Florida and nationwide.

“This recognition is a testament to the dedication, compassion, and clinical excellence our team brings to residents every day,” said Claudia Salazar, executive director at The Preserve. “We are committed to making sure our residents experience faster recoveries, fewer hospital visits, person-centered care and a higher quality of daily life.”

U.S. News awards the designation of Best Nursing Home only to those communities that satisfy their rigorous, data-driven standards. In 2025, ratings were determined by nurse staffing, patient outcomes and whether nursing home routines included steps known to be effective in avoiding harm and improving health.

To be recognized as one of the 2025 U.S. News Best Nursing Homes, a nursing home must have been “high performing” in short-term rehabilitation, long-term care or both. Out of the 14,832 nursing homes evaluated, 2,836 (19%) met those criteria, of which 2,152 were high performing in short-term rehabilitation, 1,327 were high performing in long-term care and 643 were high performing in both.

The Preserve continues to be a trusted resource for families in Southwest Florida, not only through its compassionate care, but also through its collaborative approach.

“We’re incredibly proud of the strong partnerships we’ve built with local hospitals, physicians, and health care professionals throughout the Fort Myers area,” Salazar said. “These relationships help ensure that our residents experience smooth transitions in care and that their individual needs are fully supported at every stage of recovery and long-term living.”

As part of the Volunteers of America family of senior living communities, The Preserve offers a full continuum of care, including assisted living, memory support, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term skilled nursing care, all within a thoughtfully designed, welcoming environment.

To learn more about The Preserve or to schedule a tour, please call 239-722-6167 or visit ThePreserveVOA.org.

About Volunteers of America National Services 

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS), a subsidiary of Volunteers of America, provides affordable housing and healthcare services in over 40 states and in Puerto Rico. The organization employs over 2,000 dedicated staff who provide high quality services and care to our clients. As one of the largest nonprofit affordable housing owners/operators in the nation, the VOANS portfolio includes over 240 properties and 15,000 affordable housing units. VOANS also operates senior healthcare programs, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, short-term rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing care, home health care, and Programs for all Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). Learn more at www.voans.org. 

About The Preserve 

As part of a family of senior living options operated by Volunteers of America National Services, The Preserve has served Fort Myers, FL since 2020. As a not-for-profit organization, profits are reinvested back into the community to continue serving and enriching the lives of older adults and their family members. The senior living campus offers assisted living, memory support, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term skilled nursing. Learn more at thepreservevoa.org.