Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Fort Myers, FL

Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Fort Myers, FL
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Overview of Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake

Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake is a remarkable senior living community settling in the warm and stunning neighborhood of Lake Breeze Drive, Fort Myers, FL, providing assisted living and memory care. The community features warm and graceful floor plans ranging from suites to one-bedroom apartments. Live in every moment and experience life at its finest with Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake.

With a variety of activities and programs scheduled over the month such as crafting, golf, and many more, residents indulge in fun and relaxation. Moreover, meals are prepared based on the seniors’ dietary needs and cravings. Alongside Fort Myers’s mesmerizing sceneries and beaches, Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake provides a beauty and barbershop, a courtyard and garden, an outdoor pool, a therapy room, a game room, a clinic, a coffe shop, computers, a library, a greenhouse, an arts and crafts studio, a theater, and walking paths.

Bed community size
190-bed community Rank #47 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 47th 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.
Years in operation
48 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 56 / 100 Rank #408 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 408th 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusIn Review
IssuanceApril 6, 2024
ExpirationMay 4, 2028
CountyLee
License Number9430

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake is legally operated by Emeritus Corporation, and administered by Chelsea Mulcahy.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Extended Congregate Care
3 units
Private
190 units
Total beds
190 units

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System

Staffing

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

Languages Spoken

Creole English Sign Language Spanish

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet Friendly
Swimming Pool
Fitness Center
Transportation
Library
Concierge
Bistro
Café
Coffee Shop
Salon
Courtyard
Garden
Gardening
Chapel
Dining
Arts & Crafts
Game Room
Movie Theater
Walking Paths
Meeting Room
Lanai
General Store
Ice Cream Parlor
Piano
Snack Shop
ActivitiesActivities include Wii Golf, crafting, and various fitness classes
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Pricing & Financial Information

Assisted Living$3,440 per month
Memory Care$4,360 per month

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionResidents enjoy delicious and nutritionally-balanced meals in an elegant dining room with dementia-friendly menus for memory care residents.
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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 2 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (74% above)
• Inspections with citations (106% above)
2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (21% below)
• Inspection citation rate (2% below)

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. 6135 This facility has 74% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (61 vs. FL avg 35).↑ 74% worse Rank #781 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 781st 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. 1.11.4 This facility has 21% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.1 vs. FL avg 1.4).↓ 21% better Rank #315 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 315th 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. 5826 This facility has had 123% more total inspections than the Florida average (58 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 123% more
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 3316 This facility has 106% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (33 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 106% worse
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 57%58% This facility has 1 percentage point lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (57% vs. FL avg 58%).↓ 1% better Rank #443 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 443rd 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.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 255 - 520 / 521 - 855 / 1059 sq. ft.

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

1 Bed
1 Bed
1 / 4
1 Bed
1
521 - 855 sq. ft

Activities in this home

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake

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Address 7.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Fort Myers's city center to Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake'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.
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 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$37,250Chelsea MulcahyStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
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, LLC8
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, Inc34
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$2,500Morgan 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 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$10,000Michelle 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 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 KarczmerStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake 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 Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake

What languages are spoken at Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake?

The team at Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake speaks Creole, English, Sign Language, and Spanish.

Who is the owner of Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake?

Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake is legally operated by Emeritus Corporation, and administered by Chelsea Mulcahy.

Is Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake in a walkable area?

Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake has a walk score of 56. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake?

According to FL state health department records, Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake's license number is 9430.

When does Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake's license expires on May 4, 2028.

How long has Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake been in business?

Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake has been operating for approximately 48 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Does Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake on this page.

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