Cypress Cove Events
October 28, 2022

Cypress Employee Disaster Fund Reaches $300,000 Milestone

FORT MYERS, Fla. (October 28, 2022) Cypress Cove’s Community Advancement office announced today their successful ongoing campaign to raise funds for employees following the destruction caused by Hurricane Ian. Initiated with the support of Cypress Cove Residents Council immediately following the storm, $300,000 was raised by October 28. Additional donations are expected. “Cypress team members […]
October 6, 2022
McKnights Tech Awards

All Cypress Family of Companies Recognized in National Tech Award Program

Cypress represented in every division of the awards program FORT MYERS, Fla. (October 6, 2022) All three of the Cypress family of companies have been recognized in the 2022 McKnights Tech Awards, each in a different division and category. “We are so thankful for the vision, guidance and continued support from our Board of Directors […]
September 13, 2022
Melody Desilets, Community Advancement Officer

Cypress Cove Welcomes Community Advancement Officer

FORT MYERS, Fla. (September 13, 2022) Cypress Cove has welcomed Melody Desilets as their new Community Advancement Officer. Desilets will work closely with leaders and team members across the Cypress family of companies and community at large to strategically plan and execute a growing, comprehensive planned giving and fundraising program. She will be responsible for […]
August 3, 2022
Lee Health Partners in Wellness Recognition

Cypress Cove Recognized by Lee Health at Partners in Wellness Designation Celebration

Cypress Cove is the first life plan community involved with the program FORT MYERS, Fla. (August 3, 2022) Cypress Cove residents and team members were recognized by Lee Health today as a Partners in Wellness community. Cypress Cove is the first life plan community to earn this designation. Lee Health’s Partners in Wellness designation recognizes […]
July 11, 2022
Cypress Cove Fall 2022 Scholars

Cypress Cove Awards 22 Scholarships to Employees and Their Dependents Totaling $44,000

FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 11, 2022) Cypress Cove’s scholarship committee has awarded a total of $44,000 in Fall 2022 educational scholarships to 22 employees and dependents of its South Fort Myers life plan community. The recent scholar selections mark 182 total scholarships awarded since the program’s inception in 2018. Each scholarship is $2,000. “Cypress Cove’s […]
June 27, 2022
Cypress Cove Resident Services Manager Stephen Smutak

Cypress Cove Welcomes Resident Services Manager

FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 27, 2022) Cypress Cove has welcomed Stephen Smutak as Resident Services Manager. He will be responsible for assisting independent living residents and their family members through the transition process to a healthcare setting and offer non-medical support. Smutak has extensive and well-rounded experience in social services, counseling, behavioral health and more […]
June 22, 2022
JEFF DUNKLE

Cypress Living Announces Addition of Vice President, Financial Services

FORT MYERS, Fla. (June 22, 2022) Cypress Living announces the promotion of Jeff Dunkle, Director of Financial Services at Cypress Cove, to Vice President of Financial Services for Cypress Living. In his new role, Jeff will have direct accountability and oversight for the financial services of Lee Healthcare Resources and its subsidiaries. Prior to accepting […]
June 17, 2022
Cypress Cove Kim Scott Lisa Wright with students and staff 6.8.22

Cypress Cove Nursing Director Receives Multiple Recognitions

Kim Scott honored for excellence and workforce development FORT MYERS, Fla. (June 13, 2022) Cypress Cove’s Director of Nursing Kim Scott, RN received two outstanding recognitions at the beginning of June, one a state-wide award for excellence in nursing administration and the other a local recognition for healthcare career development. On June 3, 2022, she […]
June 6, 2022
AHCA NCAL Bronze—Commitment to Quality Award

The Lodge at Cypress Cove Achieves 2022 AHCA/NCAL Bronze National Quality Award

National award signifies a formal commitment to continuous improvement in quality care FORT MYERS, Fla. (June 6, 2022) The Lodge at Cypress Cove has been recognized as a 2022 recipient of the Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) for its commitment to […]