The Opal at Lakes Park
Assisted Living, Adult Day Care & Memory Care · Fort Myers, FL

The Opal at Lakes Park

Assisted Living, Adult Day Care & Memory Care · Fort Myers, FL
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The Opal at Lakes Park accepts Medicaid and Veteran Affairs Benefits.

Overview of The Opal at Lakes Park

Discover an exceptional stay with The Opal at Lakes Park located in Fort Mayers, FL. This inviting senior living community provides professional senior care. Here, residents can choose from a variety of luxurious accommodations tailored to their needs. Having a trained and engaged team, residents are assured of receiving focused attention and care on a 24-hour basis.

Explore its above-and-beyond amenities and services including delightful home-made meals, personalized care to meet individual needs, medical assistance and preferred pharmacy, on-site physician, and specialty providers, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, mobile laboratory and diagnostic services, and a lot more. Meet new friends and create lasting relationships through its full-packed social events. With The Opal at Lakes Park, seniors can surely enjoy an exceptional retirement.

Bed community size
75-bed community Rank #602 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 602nd out of 1,058 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 11 / 100 Rank #1244 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1244th out of 1,427 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceDecember 26, 2025
ExpirationDecember 25, 2027
CountyLee
License Number9183

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Opal at Lakes Park is legally operated by Fort Myers Osl Property LLC, and administered by Brenda Shadowen.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Private
75 units
Total beds
75 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Languages Spoken

Creole English French

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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.

Inspection Scorecard Info 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.

Overall vs. FL average 4 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (17% above)
• Citations per inspection (8% above)
• Inspections with citations (31% above)
• Inspection citation rate (13% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 4135 This facility has 17% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (41 vs. FL avg 35).↑ 17% worse Rank #619 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 619th out of 906 homes we track in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.41.3 This facility has 8% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.4 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 8% worse Rank #616 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 616th out of 906 homes we track in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 3026 This facility has had 15% more total inspections than the Florida average (30 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 15% more
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 2116 This facility has 31% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (21 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 31% worse
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 70%62% This facility has 8 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (70% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 8% worse Rank #674 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 674th out of 906 homes we track in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

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Address 8.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Fort Myers's city center to The Opal at Lakes Park's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Fort Myers

Info below is compiled from the FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake
AL
MC
Fort Myers
190
Facility 190
FL AVG 88
Rank #47 / 1,058
Yes
56
Facility 56
FL AVG 42
Rank #408 / 1,427
Emeritus Corporation58
57%
Facility 57%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #443 / 906
61
Facility 61
FL AVG 33
Rank #781 / 906
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #315 / 906
For-Profit$37,250Chelsea MulcahyStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Calusa Harbour
AL
IL
Fort Myers
175
Facility 175
FL AVG 88
Rank #81 / 1,058
Yes
50
Facility 50
FL AVG 42
Rank #524 / 1,427
Snh Se Tenant Trs, Inc34
38%
Facility 38%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #186 / 906
40
Facility 40
FL AVG 33
Rank #600 / 906
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #441 / 906
For-Profit$2,500Morgan LeopardStudio / 1 BedA+
Discovery Commons Cypress Pointe
AL
MC
RC
Fort Myers
155
Facility 155
FL AVG 88
Rank #123 / 1,058
Yes
52
Facility 52
FL AVG 42
Rank #485 / 1,427
Britton (Forum) Trs LLC18
56%
Facility 56%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #427 / 906
33
Facility 33
FL AVG 33
Rank #502 / 906
1.8
Facility 1.8
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #794 / 906
For-Profit$10,000Michelle VillarrealStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
The Gallery at North Port
AL
IL
MC
North Port
108
Facility 108
FL AVG 88
Rank #388 / 1,058
Yes
40
Facility 40
FL AVG 42
Rank #726 / 1,427
Nx North Port Operator LLC6
0%
Facility 0%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #1 / 906
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 33
Rank #62 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #153 / 906
Non-Profit-Craig KarczmerStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
The Opal at Lakes Park
AL
ADC
MC
Fort Myers
75
Facility 75
FL AVG 88
Rank #602 / 1,058
No
11
Facility 11
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,244 / 1,427
Fort Myers Osl Property LLC30
70%
Facility 70%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #674 / 906
41
Facility 41
FL AVG 33
Rank #619 / 906
1.4
Facility 1.4
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #616 / 906
For-Profit$4,250Brenda Shadowen--

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

The Opal at Lakes Park is located in Fort Myers, Florida.
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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled
General Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

High demand; waitlists common.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Case management

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
FL

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (up to 10 days/year)

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds
Asset Limits ~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.
FL

Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Benefits
Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Florida Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual, including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits
Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about The Opal at Lakes Park

What languages are spoken at The Opal at Lakes Park?

The team at The Opal at Lakes Park speaks Creole, English, and French.

Who is the owner of The Opal at Lakes Park?

The Opal at Lakes Park is legally operated by Fort Myers Osl Property LLC, and administered by Brenda Shadowen.

Is The Opal at Lakes Park in a walkable area?

The Opal at Lakes Park has a walk score of 11. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of The Opal at Lakes Park?

According to FL state health department records, The Opal at Lakes Park's license number is 9183.

When does The Opal at Lakes Park's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, The Opal at Lakes Park's license expires on December 25, 2027.

Are pets allowed at The Opal at Lakes Park?

No, The Opal at Lakes Park has a no-pet policy.

What payment types does The Opal at Lakes Park accept?

The Opal at Lakes Park accepts Medicaid, Other, and VA.

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