Brookdale Fort Myers The Colony
Brookdale Fort Myers The Colony
Awarded #1 in Customer Satisfaction, Brookdale Fort Myers – The Colony provides an exceptional memory care senior living experience. The home strives to enhance the quality of life of seniors needing quality assistance. They offer options that cater to each individual’s needs. As a Brookdale Senior Living Group member, The Colony guarantees a resident-centered atmosphere for seniors, promoting a comfortable living situation.
The lifestyle at Brookdale is designed to make lives safe and convenient for everyone. Its all-inclusive amenities and services include spacious common areas, recreational rooms, housekeeping, and transportation services. Management prides itself on its approach to modern assisted living care, which is unparalleled thanks to its remarkable care staff that never fails to offer compassionate care.
38-bed community Rank #813 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 813th out of 1058 homes in Florida for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
48 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 15 / 100 Rank #1175 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1175th out of 1487 homes in Florida for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceDecember 19, 2025
ExpirationDecember 18, 2027
CountyLee
License Number8817
Brookdale Fort Myers The Colony is legally operated by Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc., and administered by Chelsea Mulcahy.
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
38 units
Total beds
38 units
Wheelchair Accessible
Secured Perimeter
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System, Keypad Entry in Secured Memory Care Units.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Creole
English
Italian
Spanish
ContactMr. Steven Swain, Executive Vice President (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes
Pet Friendly
Transportation
Library
Concierge Service
Café/Bistro
Beauty/Barber Shop
Courtyard And Garden
Private Dining Room
Arts & Crafts Studio
Game Room
Walking Paths
Landscaped Grounds
Community Kitchen
Pharmacy
Piano
ActivitiesDaily activities include cognitive workouts, physical activities, and creative expression
Branded ProgramsClare Bridge
Specific ProgramsClare Bridge Daily Path, Solace Program, Personal Solutions
Volunteer Program
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT
Starting Price$4,520 per month
Inspection History
In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is the primary authority that conducts unannounced inspections and completes official health quality reports for all healthcare facilities.
Since 2019 · 7 years of data
40 citations
34 inspections
3 fines
$6.0K fined
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
1 point below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #530 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 530th out of 876 homes in Florida for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 82 out of 100. Letter grade B-. 1 point below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)Legal Actions
Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.
This Facility
FL Average
vs. FL Avg-
3vs 5 avg↓ 40% fewer than FL avg
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$6kvs $11.6k↓ 48% lower than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 7 years (since 2019).
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Florida state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2019 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (21% above)
• Inspections with citations (19% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (8% below)
• Inspection citation rate (10% below)
• Total citations (21% above)
• Inspections with citations (19% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (8% below)
• Inspection citation rate (10% below)
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 40 | 33 | This facility has 21% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (40 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 21% worse Rank #601 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 601st out of 907 homes in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.2 | 1.3 | This facility has 8% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.2 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 8% better Rank #446 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 446th out of 907 homes in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspections
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 34 | 26 | This facility has had 31% more total inspections than the Florida average (34 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 31% more |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 19 | 16 | This facility has 19% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (19 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 19% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 56% | 62% | This facility has 6 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (56% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 6% better Rank #440 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 440th out of 907 homes in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- October 16, 2025 inspection cited three deficiencies but also corrected some on site, with no complaints substantiated.
- August 18, 2025 complaint inspection found one Class 4 deficiency involving resident care rights and facility procedures.
- September 10, 2024 standard inspection cited multiple Class 3 deficiencies in DNROs, dietary standards, and background screening compliance.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Type of Rooms Available
Studio
1
245 - 478 sq. ft
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Cooking Classes
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Other
- Social Events & Outings
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Fort Myers The Colony
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7.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Fort Myers's city center to Brookdale Fort Myers The Colony's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.25 miles to nearest hospital (Lee Memorial Health System)
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Info below is compiled from the FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
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| Brookdale Fort Myers The Colony | MC | Fort Myers | 38
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Rank
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Rank
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Fort Myers The Colony
What languages are spoken at Brookdale Fort Myers The Colony?
The team at Brookdale Fort Myers The Colony speaks Creole, English, Italian, and Spanish.
Who is the owner of Brookdale Fort Myers The Colony?
Brookdale Fort Myers The Colony is legally operated by Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc., and administered by Chelsea Mulcahy.
Is Brookdale Fort Myers The Colony in a walkable area?
Brookdale Fort Myers The Colony has a walk score of 15. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Brookdale Fort Myers The Colony?
According to FL state health department records, Brookdale Fort Myers The Colony's license number is 8817.
When does Brookdale Fort Myers The Colony's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Brookdale Fort Myers The Colony's license expires on December 18, 2027.
How long has Brookdale Fort Myers The Colony been in business?
Brookdale Fort Myers The Colony has been operating for approximately 48 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Does Brookdale Fort Myers The Colony have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Fort Myers The Colony on this page.
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