Cedarbrook Health & Rehabilitation Center, also known as Cedarbrook Health and Rehab, sits at 1600 Matthew Dr in Fort Myers, FL, and offers a large range of care options for seniors. The staff there has a reputation for being kind, helpful, and joyful, making the environment friendly and welcoming for people living there and their visitors. Cedarbrook is known for providing services for active adults, assisted living, memory care for those with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, long-term and skilled nursing care, non-medical home care, Medicare-certified home health care, hospice care, and adult day services, covering nearly every type of senior care someone might need.
The center holds awards like Best of Senior Living and Best of Senior Living All Star, but inspection reports have found some problems in the past, like a lack of safe and homelike surroundings, pain management issues, and some residents not getting full help with daily living needs, leading to fines and recorded deficiencies. Cedarbrook keeps about 113 residents per day in its 120 licensed and certified beds, and some rooms are private with their own bathrooms, while others are semi-private with two adjustable beds and windows. Amenities in the rooms can include cable or satellite TV and furnished living spaces, giving residents a bit of comfort and privacy. The building itself feels modern and spacious with areas for socializing, like a lounge, a comfortable hallway seating spot, and a dining area where people can gather for meals and conversation with family or friends. The center also has restaurant-style dining, with an emphasis on nutritious meals made from quality ingredients.
Staff speak mainly English, though some know other languages, and the facility provides 24-hour nurse coverage alongside doctor visits, pharmacy, and on-site diagnostic services like X-rays, a clinical lab, blood services, and even dental care. Cedarbrook gives physical, occupational, and speech therapy in a dedicated rehab area featuring exercise machines like NuStep recumbent cross trainers, parallel bars, and therapy balls, supporting both short-term recovery and long-term care. Nurses average 3.42 hours per resident per day-lower than the Florida average-but the nurse turnover rate at Cedarbrook is better than most, which helps with consistency.
Residents can join in social programs, outings, and organized activities for recreation, and there are groups for people looking to connect with others. The facility supplies mental health services, personalized wellness plans, respite and palliative care, wound care, help after surgery, and pain management, aiming to make each journey comfortable and as independent as possible. Housekeeping, help with daily living tasks, emergency call systems, and regular wellness checks are part of the routine here. Cedarbrook Health & Rehabilitation Center is Joint Commission accredited and certified by Medicare and Medicaid, operated by Cedarbrook Rehab Holdings LLC. Right now, the center isn't accepting new residents, but updates about openings are available online, with information refreshed each month.
