Fort Myers Senior AdvisorWhat is Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake in Fort Myers, FL licensed for?
Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake is a large assisted living facility licensed by Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration for 190 residents at 7460 Lake Breeze Drive, Fort Myers 33997 (license #9430) and holds ECC specialty license; the current license period ends April 5, 2028.
| Field | AHCA record |
|---|---|
| AHCA license # | 9430 |
| Status on AHCA locator | Licensed |
| License category | Standard + ECC |
| Licensed capacity (residents) | 190 |
| Rooms: private / semi-private | 152 / 38 |
| Beds approved for ECC | 3 |
| Beds designated for OSS residents | 0 |
| Original license date | April 6, 2004 |
| License period | 04/06/2026 through 04/05/2028 |
| Licensee of record | Emeritus Corporation (For-Profit) |
| Memory care program (self-reported to AHCA) | Listed |
| Nurse availability (self-reported) | 3rd Party 24hr, Direct Part-Time |
| Medicaid services (self-reported) | Assisted Living Waiver, Assistive Care Services |
| Fixed on-site generator | Reported |
| Languages (self-reported) | Creole, English, Sign Language, Spanish |
In plain terms, the specialty license means extended congregate care (ECC), the specialty that allows nursing and supportive services beyond the standard scope so residents can age in place, with a registered nurse monitoring visit at least twice a year.
What did AHCA inspectors cite at Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake?
The inspection history AHCA posts for Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake shows 6 visits since 2023, 3 standard licensure surveys and 3 complaint or follow-up visits, with 8 deficiencies cited across them; the most recent standard survey, dated March 18, 2026, recorded 2 deficiencies.
| Date of visit | Visit type | Tag | Class | Finding (AHCA wording) | Correction recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/03/2026 | Complaint | — | — | No deficiency cited | — |
| 03/18/2026 | Standard | A0052 | Class 3 | Medication - Assistance With Self-Admin 429.256 (3) Assistance With Self-Administration Of | 06/03/2026 |
| 03/18/2026 | Standard | ZZ814 | Class Unclassified | Background Screening Clearinghouse 435.12 Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse | 06/03/2026 |
| 01/14/2025 | Standard | A0081 | Class 3 | Training - Staff In-Service | 02/11/2025 |
| 01/14/2025 | Standard | CZ814 | Class Unclassified | Background Screening Clearinghouse 435.12 Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse | 02/11/2025 |
| 10/24/2024 | Complaint | — | — | No deficiency cited | — |
| 05/13/2024 | Complaint | A0025 | Class 1 | Resident Care - Supervision | 06/05/2024 |
| 05/13/2024 | Complaint | A0032 | Class 1 | Resident Care - Elopement Standards | 06/05/2024 |
| 05/13/2024 | Complaint | A0077 | Class 2 | Staffing Standards - Administrators | 06/05/2024 |
| 04/13/2023 | Standard | AE210 | Class 3 | Ecc - Training (8) Extended Congregate Care (Ecc) Training. (A) The Administrator And Ecc | 05/13/2023 |
Sorted by severity, the citations are 2 class 1, 1 class 2, 3 class 3, 2 class Unclassified. Florida's class I is the gravest and class IV the most minor; the large majority of assisted living citations statewide are class III.
Among the 43 Lee County ALFs licensed for 17 or more residents, the median latest standard survey recorded 3 deficiencies; Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake recorded 2.
Are there AHCA fines or sanctions on Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake's record?
Yes: the AHCA profile lists 13 final sanctions on this license with $38,750 in fines in total, the latest initiated April 30, 2026.
| Date initiated | Action | Basis | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2026 | Fine | Survey | $1,500 |
| February 25, 2025 | Fine | Survey | $1,000 |
| June 6, 2024 | Fine | Survey | $25,000 |
| May 20, 2020 | Fine | Survey | $500 |
| February 17, 2017 | Fine | Survey | $1,500 |
| January 10, 2017 | Fine | Survey | $1,000 |
| April 30, 2016 | Fine | Reporting | $500 |
| October 29, 2013 | Fine | Survey | $500 |
| May 20, 2011 | Fine | Survey | $3,500 |
| January 29, 2010 | Fine | Survey | $500 |
A fair question for the administrator is what changed after the most recent case was closed.
How does Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake compare with other assisted living near Fort Myers?
By the state's figures, at 190 licensed beds it is larger than the Lee County median of 22 across all 84 licensed ALFs; it has held a license for about 22 years, against a county median of 5. The nearest other licensed ALF is Springwood Court, roughly 0.6 miles away in a straight line.
| Facility | Miles away | License | Licensed beds | Last standard survey | Cites at that survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwood Court 12780 Kenwood Lane, 33907 | 0.6 | Standard + LNS | 110 | 05/29/2025 | 2 |
| Cape Chateau 2 ALF LLC 6722 Winkler Rd, 33919 | 1.1 | Standard only | 19 | 01/29/2026 | 0 |
| The Opal at Lakes Park 14521 Lakewood Blvd, 33919 | 1.3 | Standard + LNS | 75 | 01/15/2026 | 5 |
| Amavida at Lakes Park 7669 Calistoble Loop, 33908 | 1.6 | Standard + LNS | 185 | 04/01/2025 | 1 |
| American House Fort Myers 14001 Metro Pkwy, 33912 | 2.0 | Standard + LNS | 143 | 01/08/2026 | 5 |
What is the nearest hospital to Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake?
Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health in Fort Myers is the closest acute-care hospital, about 3.6 miles away as the crow flies, with Lee Memorial Hospital next at about 5.3 miles.
CMS rates Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health 4 out of 5 on its overall hospital scale, a different system from nursing home stars.
What should we ask Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake on a tour?
These questions follow directly from the state record above:
- Which apartments are covered by the ECC license, and how long is the wait for one?
- Will you apply for Florida's memory care services license under s. 429.076, and what is your timeline?
- Can we read the plan of correction for the 03/18/2026 survey?
- Which parts of the building does the generator cool, and how much fuel is kept on site?
- Which evacuation zone is the building in, and where did residents go during Hurricane Ian?
- How many caregivers are on duty overnight, and is anyone awake on every floor?
- May we take the contract home, including the care-level fees and the 45-day notice terms?
State record: AHCA FloridaHealthFinder profile · AHCA inspection history
