SOLARIS HEALTHCARE LELY PALMS
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Solaris Healthcare Lely Palms has received a Trust Grade of F, indicating significant concerns regarding care quality. Ranking #563 out of 690 facilities in Florida places it in the bottom half, and #8 out of 11 in Collier County shows that there are only three local options that rank lower. The facility's trend is worsening, with the number of issues increasing from 4 in 2023 to 7 in 2025. Staffing is a notable strength, earning a 5/5 star rating with a low turnover of 28%, which is better than the state average. However, the facility has incurred $43,674 in fines, which is concerning as it is higher than 80% of Florida facilities, and there have been critical incidents, such as a resident wandering unsupervised after staff failed to secure an exit door, which raises serious safety alarms.
- Trust Score
- F
- In Florida
- #563/690
- Safety Record
- High Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ✓ Good
- 28% annual turnover. Excellent stability, 20 points below Florida's 48% average. Staff who stay learn residents' needs.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- $43,674 in fines. Lower than most Florida facilities. Relatively clean record.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 65 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than 97% of Florida nursing homes. RNs are the most trained staff who catch health problems before they become serious.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 19 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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5-Star Staffing Rating · Excellent nurse staffing levels
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4-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Low Staff Turnover (28%) · Staff stability means consistent care
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover is low (28%)
20 points below Florida average of 48%
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, quality measures, staff retention, fire safety.
The Bad
Below Florida average (3.2)
Below average - review inspection findings carefully
Above median ($33,413)
Moderate penalties - review what triggered them
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 19 deficiencies on record
Jul 2025
2 deficiencies
2 Harm
SERIOUS
(G)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Free from Abuse/Neglect
(Tag F0600)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review, review of facility's policies and procedures, and staff interviews, the facility failed to protect residents' rights to be free from neglect by failing to follow safety precaut...
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SERIOUS
(G)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, review of facility's policies and procedures, the facility failed to ensure staff followed safety precau...
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Feb 2025
5 deficiencies
1 Harm
SERIOUS
(G)
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Free from Abuse/Neglect
(Tag F0600)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to protect the resident's right to be free from neglect ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, review of facility policy and procedure, record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to treat ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0825
(Tag F0825)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to provide Physical and Occupational therapy to 1 (Re...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, review of the clinical record, review of facility policy and procedures, and staff interviews, the facility failed to develop a care plan that described the resident's medical, p...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0679
(Tag F0679)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** On 2/3/25, observations of Resident #5 at 9:30 a.m., 10:16 a.m., 11:43 a.m., and 1:35 p.m. revealed the resident was in her room...
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Jul 2023
2 deficiencies
2 IJ
CRITICAL
(J)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Someone could have died · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, staff and family interview, the facility failed to implement processes to adequately superv...
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CRITICAL
(J)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation
Administration
(Tag F0835)
Someone could have died · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, job description review, staff and family interview, the facility's administration failed to...
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Jun 2023
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Report Alleged Abuse
(Tag F0609)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review, review of facility's policies and procedures, and staff interviews, the facility failed to report allegation of resident to resident abuse involving 1 (Resident #8) of 3 sample...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0804
(Tag F0804)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review, resident, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure meals were palatable, and served at a safe, and appetizing temperature, which had the potential to affect all resid...
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Oct 2022
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, resident and staff interviews, and resident record review, the facility failed to treat each resident wit...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Menu Adequacy
(Tag F0803)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, record review, staff, family and resident interview, the facility failed to ensure ordered therapeutic diets were correctly provided for 3 (Residents, #1, #158, and #93) of 6 res...
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Apr 2021
6 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review, review of facility policy, resident and staff interview, the facility failed to provide timely assistance in a manner to promote dignity for 3 (#492, #10, and #77) of 3 residen...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, and staff interview, the facility failed to provide housekeeping and maintenance services to maintain a sa...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, clinical record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the MDS (Minimum data set) asse...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, review of facility policy and procedure and staff interviews, the facility failed to appropriately store and protect residents' medications in a manner to prevent loss and reduce...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0563
(Tag F0563)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, staff and resident interview the facility failed to provide reasonable accommodation to promote resident...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0679
(Tag F0679)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 9. On 4/11/21 at 12:35 p.m., in an interview Resident #38 said, There is no activities at this place. I'm only allowed to be in ...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "What changes have you made since the serious inspection findings?"
- "What safeguards are in place to prevent abuse and neglect?"
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • 28% annual turnover. Excellent stability, 20 points below Florida's 48% average. Staff who stay learn residents' needs.
- • Multiple safety concerns identified: Federal abuse finding, 2 life-threatening violation(s), 3 harm violation(s), $43,674 in fines. Review inspection reports carefully.
- • 19 deficiencies on record, including 2 critical (life-threatening) violations. These warrant careful review before choosing this facility.
- • $43,674 in fines. Higher than 94% of Florida facilities, suggesting repeated compliance issues.
- • Grade F (0/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
About This Facility
What is Solaris Healthcare Lely Palms's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns SOLARIS HEALTHCARE LELY PALMS an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is considered below average nationally. Within Florida, this rating places the facility higher than 0% of the state's 100 nursing homes. A rating at this level reflects concerns identified through health inspections, staffing assessments, or quality measures that families should carefully consider.
How is Solaris Healthcare Lely Palms Staffed?
CMS rates SOLARIS HEALTHCARE LELY PALMS's staffing level at 5 out of 5 stars, which is much above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 28%, compared to the Florida average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Solaris Healthcare Lely Palms?
State health inspectors documented 19 deficiencies at SOLARIS HEALTHCARE LELY PALMS during 2021 to 2025. These included: 2 Immediate Jeopardy (the most serious level, indicating potential for serious harm or death), 3 that caused actual resident harm, and 14 with potential for harm. Immediate Jeopardy findings are rare and represent the most serious regulatory concerns. They require immediate corrective action.
Who Owns and Operates Solaris Healthcare Lely Palms?
SOLARIS HEALTHCARE LELY PALMS is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by PROMEDICA SENIOR CARE, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 117 certified beds and approximately 100 residents (about 85% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in NAPLES, Florida.
How Does Solaris Healthcare Lely Palms Compare to Other Florida Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Florida, SOLARIS HEALTHCARE LELY PALMS's overall rating (2 stars) is below the state average of 3.2, staff turnover (28%) is significantly lower than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (1 stars) is much below the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Solaris Healthcare Lely Palms?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "What changes have been made since the serious inspection findings, and how are you preventing similar issues?" "What safeguards and monitoring systems are in place to protect residents from abuse or neglect?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" These questions are particularly relevant given the facility's Immediate Jeopardy citations and the substantiated abuse finding on record.
Is Solaris Healthcare Lely Palms Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, SOLARIS HEALTHCARE LELY PALMS has documented safety concerns. The facility has 1 substantiated abuse finding (meaning confirmed case of resident harm by staff or other residents). Inspectors have issued 2 Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death). The facility has a 2-star overall rating and ranks #100 of 100 nursing homes in Florida. Families considering this facility should ask detailed questions about what corrective actions have been taken since these incidents.
Do Nurses at Solaris Healthcare Lely Palms Stick Around?
Staff at SOLARIS HEALTHCARE LELY PALMS tend to stick around. With a turnover rate of 28%, the facility is 18 percentage points below the Florida average of 46%. Low turnover is a positive sign. It means caregivers have time to learn each resident's needs, medications, and personal preferences. Consistent staff also notice subtle changes in a resident's condition more quickly. Registered Nurse turnover is also low at 15%, meaning experienced RNs are available to handle complex medical needs.
Was Solaris Healthcare Lely Palms Ever Fined?
SOLARIS HEALTHCARE LELY PALMS has been fined $43,674 across 2 penalty actions. The Florida average is $33,516. While any fine indicates a compliance issue, fines under $50,000 are relatively common and typically reflect isolated problems that were subsequently corrected. Families should ask what specific issues led to these fines and confirm they've been resolved.
Is Solaris Healthcare Lely Palms on Any Federal Watch List?
SOLARIS HEALTHCARE LELY PALMS is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.