Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Fort Myers, FL
Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Fort Myers, FL
Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake accepts Medicaid.
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.
190-bed community Rank #47 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 47th 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 large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
48 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 56 / 100 Rank #407 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 407th 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusIn Review
IssuanceApril 6, 2024
ExpirationMay 4, 2028
CountyLee
License Number9430
Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake is legally operated by Emeritus Corporation, and administered by Chelsea Mulcahy.
Profit StatusFor-profit
Extended Congregate Care
3 units
Private
190 units
Total beds
190 units
Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Creole
English
Sign Language
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
Outdoor Pool
Fitness Center
Transportation
Library
Concierge Service
Café/Bistro
Coffee Shop
Beauty/Barber Shop
Courtyard And Garden
Gardening / Greenhouse
Chapel
Private Dining Room
Arts & Crafts Studio
Game Room
Billiards
Theatre
Walking Paths
Landscaped Grounds
Snack Shop
Meeting Rooms
Screened Lanai
Clinic
General Store
Ice Cream Parlor
Piano
ActivitiesActivities include Wii Golf, crafting, and various fitness classes
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT
Assisted Living$3,440 per month
Memory Care$4,360 per month
Food DescriptionResidents enjoy delicious and nutritionally-balanced meals in an elegant dining room with dementia-friendly menus for memory care residents.
Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake – Menu
Download Menu PDFInspection 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 2012 · 14 years of data
61 citations
58 inspections
12 fines
$37.3K 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.
18 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #791 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 791st 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: 65 out of 100. Letter grade D. 18 points 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-
12vs 5 avg↑ 140% higher than FL avg
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$37.3kvs $11.6k↑ 220% higher than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 14 years (since 2012).
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 2012 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (85% above)
• Inspections with citations (106% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (15% below)
• Inspection citation rate (8% below)
• Total citations (85% above)
• Inspections with citations (106% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (15% below)
• Inspection citation rate (8% 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.
| 61 | 33 | This facility has 85% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (61 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 85% worse Rank #782 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 782nd 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.
| 1.1 | 1.3 | This facility has 15% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 15% better Rank #320 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 320th 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.
| 58 | 26 | 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 |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 33 | 16 | This facility has 106% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (33 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 106% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 57% | 62% | This facility has 5 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (57% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 5% better Rank #460 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 460th 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.
- March 18, 2025 inspection showed a mix of deficiencies cited and corrected, continuing the pattern of recent inspections resolving issues on site.
- January 14, 2025 routine inspection cited two deficiencies for staff training and background screening, continuing long-standing issues with staff qualifications and compliance.
- May 13, 2024 complaint inspection found three deficiencies in resident care supervision, elopement standards, and staffing administrators, reflecting ongoing challenges in resident safety and management.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 255 - 520 / 521 - 855 / 1059 sq. ft.
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Type of Rooms Available
1 / 4
1 Bed
1
521 - 855 sq. ft
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Cooking Classes
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
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7.3 miles from city center
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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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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