Fort Myers man celebrated as a founder of Tampa Bay Buccaneers for team’s 50th anniversary

The Preserve, an assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory support community in Fort Myers, hosted a special celebration to recognize one of its residents, Bill Marcum, as a founder of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The ceremony included Marcum being presented with a specially dedicated jersey from the NFL franchise in the team’s classic creamsicle shade..

Gulf Coast Village and The Preserve awarded Nursing Care Center Accreditation from The Joint Commission

Gulf Coast Village and The Preserve, two senior living communities owned by Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS) have earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Nursing Care Center Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment.

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

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.

Courtney Johnson joins The Preserve as director of sales and marketing

The Preserve, a senior living community in Fort Myers, has hired Courtney Johnson as its director of sales and marketing. In her role, Johnson will be responsible for serving as the primary liaison between The Preserve and the local community. Johnson will also facilitate the admissions process with prospective residents and their families, organize community.

Lee County Sheriff’s Office provides “behind-the-tape” look to The Preserve residents

Residents of The Preserve, a senior living community in Fort Myers, got a first look at the Lee County Sheriff’s Office’s (LCSO) “Getting to Know Your Lee County Sheriff’s Office” presentation. The presentation gave residents a “behind-the-tape” look at the history of LCSO, its different departments and more. Crime Prevention Practitioner Victoria Staryk led the.

Pastor Cheryl Leftwich joins The Preserve as full-time pastor

Cheryl Leftwich, a local pastor and longtime member of the Volunteers of America National Services family, has joined The Preserve as a full-time pastor. As pastor of The Preserve, a senior living community in Fort Myers, Leftwich will conduct weekly services, provide end-of-life and grief counseling and provide comfort care, pastoral care and hospital visitations.

The Preserve, Hope Healthcare and CareUnit.us thank first responders

On Oct. 27, The Preserve, Hope Healthcare and CareUnit.us hosted a drive-thru barbeque to celebrate first responders in honor of National First Responders Day. The meals provided included grilled hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, cookies and water for first responders to take for themselves and their colleagues. Deputies and Communications staff members from the Lee County.

The Preserve honors World Alzheimer’s Day at community walk

The Preserve, a senior living community in Fort Myers, took its residents on a walk around the community’s campus to honor those living with Alzheimer’s on Sept. 21, World Alzheimer’s Day. At the walk, residents and staff held purple balloons and dressed in purple shirts, sweaters and accessories to recognize Alzheimer’s Awareness and honor the.

The Preserve launches ‘Coffee for a Cause’

The Preserve has launched “Coffee for a Cause,” an all-new fundraising opportunity that gives residents of the senior living community an opportunity to support a different local nonprofit or an organization they feel drawn to each month. With the goal of raising awareness and donations for local charities, the events will take place on the.