
Amavida at Lakes Park
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Fort Myers, FL
Amavida at Lakes Park
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Fort Myers, FL
Situated on Calistoble Loop in an area with moderate car dependency and some walkable access to nearby services, Amavida at Lakes Park is a residential community in Fort Myers operated by Amavida Operator, LLC. With 185 beds, the home provides a significant, established setting for residents needing wide supportive care and services. It’s administered by Sheri Ann Robinson Francis.
Respite care, nursing services, and 24-hour staffing are among the community offerings. It’s then a practical choice for families seeking short-term care support or longer-term residential placement with on-site clinical oversight. This combination of services mirrors a dedication to meeting urgent and continuous healthcare needs within a residential setting. Dining at Amavida at Lakes Park includes a fine dining restaurant and casual dining areas, allowing residents a variety in how and where they enjoy meals. The community hosts daily activities and events, supporting an active daily rhythm and regular opportunities for social engagement and programming. A Walk Score of 37 means some errands are accessible on foot, with most needing a vehicle. For visiting family members, the Fort Myers location offers straightforward access from the surrounding area.
Facility inspections indicate a robust compliance baseline. While a brief inspection noted one deficiency centered on infection control procedures, follow-up inspection affirmed the matter was promptly resolved. Across the preceding several years, Amavida at Lakes Park maintained no cited deficiencies, showing sustained operational standards and attention to regulatory requirements.
185-bed community Rank #51 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 51st 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 large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score: 37 / 100 Rank #788 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 788th 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceJune 24, 2024
CountyLee
License Number13261
RCFE Number13261
Amavida at Lakes Park is legally operated by Amavida Operator, LLC, and administered by Sheri Ann Robinson Francis.
Management CompanyLIFE CARE COMPANIES LLC
Owner NameAmavida Operator, LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
185 units
Total beds
185 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Creole
English
Spanish
Respite Care
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
Pets not allowed
Activities
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.
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-
$0vs $11.6k↓ 100% lower than FL avg
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.
Overall vs. FL average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
4 Better
Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (80% below)
• Citations per inspection (36% below)
• Inspections with citations (88% below)
• Inspection citation rate (57% below)
• Total citations (80% below)
• Citations per inspection (36% below)
• Inspections with citations (88% below)
• Inspection citation rate (57% below)
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total citations
| 7 | 35 | This facility has 80% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (7 vs. FL avg 35).↓ 80% better Rank #77 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 77th 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. |
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Citations per inspection
| 0.9 | 1.4 | This facility has 36% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (0.9 vs. FL avg 1.4).↓ 36% better Rank #49 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 49th 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
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total inspections
| 8 | 26 | This facility has had 69% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (8 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 69% fewer |
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Inspections with citations
| 2 | 16 | This facility has 88% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (2 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 88% better |
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Inspection citation rate
| 25% | 58% | This facility has 33 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (25% vs. FL avg 58%).↓ 33% better Rank #98 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 98th 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. |
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Cooking Classes
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
- Yoga
Places of interest near Amavida at Lakes Park
7669 Calistoble Loop, Fort Myers, FL 33908
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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.
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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
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Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
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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.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Corporation | 58 | 57%
Facility
57%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#443 / 906 | 61
Facility
61
FL AVG
33
Rank
#781 / 906 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#315 / 906 | For-Profit | $37,250 | Chelsea Mulcahy | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Amavida at Lakes Park | AL IL MC | Fort Myers | 185
Facility
185
FL AVG
88
Rank
#51 / 1,058 | No |
37
Facility
37
FL AVG
42
Rank
#788 / 1,427 | Amavida Operator, LLC | 8 | 25%
Facility
25%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#98 / 906 | 7
Facility
7
FL AVG
33
Rank
#77 / 906 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#49 / 906 | For-Profit | - | Sheri Ann Robinson Francis | - | - |
| 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, Inc | 34 | 38%
Facility
38%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#186 / 906 | 40
Facility
40
FL AVG
33
Rank
#600 / 906 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#441 / 906 | For-Profit | $2,500 | Morgan Leopard | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ |
| 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 LLC | 18 | 56%
Facility
56%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#427 / 906 | 33
Facility
33
FL AVG
33
Rank
#502 / 906 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#794 / 906 | For-Profit | $10,000 | Michelle Villarreal | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| 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 LLC | 6 | 0%
Facility
0%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#1 / 906 | 6
Facility
6
FL AVG
33
Rank
#62 / 906 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#153 / 906 | Non-Profit | - | Craig Karczmer | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
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Amavida at Lakes Park is located in FORT MYERS, Florida.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Amavida at Lakes Park
What languages are spoken at Amavida at Lakes Park?
The team at Amavida at Lakes Park speaks Creole, English, and Spanish.
Who is the owner of Amavida at Lakes Park?
Amavida at Lakes Park is legally operated by Amavida Operator, LLC, and administered by Sheri Ann Robinson Francis.
Is Amavida at Lakes Park in a walkable area?
Amavida at Lakes Park has a walk score of 37. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Amavida at Lakes Park?
According to FL state health department records, Amavida at Lakes Park's license number is 13261.
Are pets allowed at Amavida at Lakes Park?
No, Amavida at Lakes Park has a no-pet policy.
What payment types does Amavida at Lakes Park accept?
Amavida at Lakes Park accepts Other.
Does Amavida at Lakes Park operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Amavida at Lakes Park is registered as a for-profit in FL.
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