Shell Point Retirement Community - Fort Myers, Florida

Corporate Fact Sheet

Full company name: Shell Point Retirement Community, a non-profit ministry of The Christian and Missionary Alliance Foundation, Inc.

A continuing care retirement community, providing independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and a variety of amenities and support services for people 60 and older
Founded in 1968 by The Christian and Missionary Alliance, a protestant denomination based in Colorado Springs, CO
A 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt not-for-profit organization
Same management since its founding

Number of residents: approximately 2,000

Number of employees: approximately 750

One of the top 25 employers in Lee County
Four staff physicians, two nurse practitioners, two pharmacists, a neuropsychologist and many other medical personnel work full-time for Shell Point
Numerous other fields: activities, administrative, social work, housekeeping, maintenance, golf, dining, and many more
Current expansion plans project a workforce of almost 1,500 within 10 years

President: Peter Dys

Masters in social work from West Virginia University, 1972
Presided over the startup and administration of the Lancaster County (PA) Office of Aging, 1974-1985, with a $3 million annual budget
Served on The Christian and Missionary Alliance Foundation board (Shell Point Board of Directors), 1981-1985
President of Shell Point, 1986-present
Honored by Chamber of Southwest Florida and Lee County Economic Development Office, 1999

Accreditation: Continuing Care Accreditation Commission

Accredited since 1992
This industry endorsement acclaims Shell Point as a quality retirement community with a proven history of excellence
The only accredited community in Lee County

Location: Fort Myers, Florida

On the Gulf of Mexico, at the mouth of the Caloosahatchee River
Just two miles from Sanibel/Captiva Islands, and five miles from Fort Myers Beach
Three neighborhoods: The Island at Shell Point, The Woodlands at Shell Point, Eagles Preserve at Shell Point
Near-perfect climate year-round

Unique community features:

Residences ranging from 470 sq. ft. to 2,300 sq. ft.
18-hole championship golf course open to the public
Four restaurants open to the public
The Village Church, 1,500-seat sanctuary and auditorium to host concerts and events
Full-service branch of Bank of America
Pharmacy with free home delivery
Two hotels, including a Country Inn and Suites at the entrance
Hurricane shelter to protect entire resident population
Deepwater marina with direct Gulf access
Numerous other lifestyle amenities

Awards and Honors:

1993: named in the "Top 20 Retirement Communities" by New Choices magazine
1995: named "Best Retirement Community" by Contemporary Long Term Care magazine
1996: named one of "The World's Most Beautiful Retirement Communities" by the Association of Retirement Resorts International
1996: Technology Award from the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers for innovative and efficient cooling technologies
1997: named one of "The Top Continuing Care Retirement Communities" in the Southeastern United States by Where To Retire magazine
1999: honored as a Lee County Industry Leader by The Horizon Council and the Lee County Economic Development Office
2000: dining services featured on front page of USA Today's Life section
2001: cited as the "creme de la creme of retirement communities" in Money magazine
2002: Golden Image Award from Florida Public Relations Association for television commercials
2002: dining services honored in Contemporary Long Term Care magazine's Order of Excellence program

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15101 Shell Point Blvd. - Fort Myers, Florida 33908 - Phone: (239) 466-1131 or 1-800-780-1131