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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.
Community insights.
About this community
Brookdale Fort Myers The Colony is legally operated by Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc., and administered by Chelsea Mulcahy.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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-
3vs 5 avg↓ 40% fewer than FL avg
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$6kvs $11.6k↓ 48% 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.
• Total citations (14% above)
• Inspections with citations (19% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (14% below)
• Inspection citation rate (3% below)
Citations
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Total citations
| 40 | 35 | This facility has 14% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (40 vs. FL avg 35).↑ 14% worse Rank #600 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 600th 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
| 1.2 | 1.4 | This facility has 14% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.2 vs. FL avg 1.4).↓ 14% better Rank #441 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 441st 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
| 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
| 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
| 56% | 58% | This facility has 2 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (56% vs. FL avg 58%).↓ 2% better Rank #427 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 427th 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?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Type of Rooms Available
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
Places of interest near Brookdale Fort Myers The Colony
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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Compare Memory Care 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.
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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 | MC AL | 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 | MC AL IL | 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 | - | - |
| Discovery Commons Cypress Pointe | MC AL 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 | MC AL IL | 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+ |
| Brookdale Fort Myers The Colony | MC | Fort Myers | 38
Facility
38
FL AVG
88
Rank
#813 / 1,058 | Yes |
15
Facility
15
FL AVG
42
Rank
#1,174 / 1,427 | Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc | 34 | 56%
Facility
56%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#427 / 906 | 40
Facility
40
FL AVG
33
Rank
#600 / 906 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#441 / 906 | For-Profit | $6,000 | Chelsea Mulcahy | Studio | A+ |
Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Florida
Brookdale Fort Myers The Colony is located in Fort Myers, Florida.
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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.


















