CYPRESS CARE CENTER
490 S OLD WIRE RD, Wildwood, FL 34785
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How CYPRESS CARE CENTER Compares
CYPRESS CARE CENTER is a 180-bed for-profit nursing facility in Wildwood, Florida. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Florida average of 3.3 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (3.7%) is above the Florida average of 2.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 180 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Florida average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.0% — worse than the Florida average of 8.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.7% — worse than the Florida average of 2.5% (47% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.2% — worse than the Florida average of 4.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.7% — worse than the Florida average of 26.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Florida averages across 694 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CYPRESS CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CYPRESS CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Wildwood.
How is CYPRESS CARE CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is CYPRESS CARE CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 10.0% here versus 8.6% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is CYPRESS CARE CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.7% here versus 2.5% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does CYPRESS CARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 180 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CYPRESS CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at CYPRESS CARE CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Wildwood
Wildwood sits in Sumter County, where adults 65 and older make up about 57.8% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Florida as a whole (20.5% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 75,082 (57.8%)
- Median age
- 68.0 years
- Median household income
- $59,618
- Median home value
- $267,100
Demographics for Sumter County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Wildwood.
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