Fort Myers Senior AdvisorWhat is Calusa Harbour in Fort Myers, FL licensed for?
Calusa Harbour is a large assisted living facility licensed by Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration for 175 residents at 2525 1St St, Fort Myers 33901 (license #6066) under a standard license with no specialty add-on; the current license period ends December 29, 2026.
| Field | AHCA record |
|---|---|
| AHCA license # | 6066 |
| Status on AHCA locator | Licensed |
| License category | Standard only |
| Licensed capacity (residents) | 175 |
| Rooms: private / semi-private | 123 / 52 |
| Beds designated for OSS residents | 0 |
| Original license date | June 29, 2012 |
| License period | 12/30/2024 through 12/29/2026 |
| Licensee of record | Snh Se Tenant Trs, Inc. (For-Profit) |
| Management company | Sh1 First Fort Myers Fl Mgmt LLC |
| Memory care program (self-reported to AHCA) | Not listed |
| Nurse availability (self-reported) | Direct 24hr |
| Medicaid services (self-reported) | Assistive Care Services |
| Fixed on-site generator | Reported |
| Languages (self-reported) | Creole, English, Russian, Spanish |
Because no specialty license is held, nursing beyond medication administration by a licensed nurse is arranged through an outside home health agency.
What did AHCA inspectors cite at Calusa Harbour?
The inspection history AHCA posts for Calusa Harbour shows 5 visits since 2021, 2 standard licensure surveys and 3 complaint or follow-up visits, with 8 deficiencies cited across them; the most recent standard survey, dated April 23, 2024, recorded 3 deficiencies.
| Date of visit | Visit type | Tag | Class | Finding (AHCA wording) | Correction recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/02/2026 | Complaint | — | — | No deficiency cited | — |
| 04/10/2025 | Complaint | — | — | No deficiency cited | — |
| 04/23/2024 | Standard | A0052 | Class 3 | Medication - Assistance With Self-Admin | 05/21/2024 |
| 04/23/2024 | Standard | A0083 | Class 3 | Training - First Aid And Cpr | 05/21/2024 |
| 04/23/2024 | Standard | CZ830 | Class 3 | Emergency Management Planning | 06/13/2024 |
| 12/22/2022 | Monitor | CZ000 | n/a | Initial Comments | — |
| 01/28/2021 | Standard | A0030 | Class 3 | Resident Care - Rights & Facility Procedures 59A-36.007 (6) Resident Rights And Facility P | 02/22/2021 |
| 01/28/2021 | Standard | A0078 | Class 3 | Staffing Standards - Staff (2) Staff. (A) Within 30 Days After Beginning Employment, Newly | 02/22/2021 |
| 01/28/2021 | Standard | A0152 | Class 3 | Physical Plant - Safe Living Environ/Other (3) Other Requirements. (A) All Facilities Must | 02/22/2021 |
| 01/28/2021 | Standard | CZ814 | Class Unclassified | Background Screening Clearinghouse 435.12(2) Care Provider Background Screening Clearingho | 02/22/2021 |
Sorted by severity, the citations are 6 class 3, 1 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; Calusa Harbour recorded 3.
Are there AHCA fines or sanctions on Calusa Harbour's record?
Yes: the AHCA profile lists 1 final sanction on this license with $2,500 in fines in total, the latest initiated April 17, 2009.
| Date initiated | Action | Basis | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2009 | Fine | Survey | $2,500 |
A fair question for the administrator is what changed after the most recent case was closed.
Has Calusa Harbour been sold?
AHCA has recorded 1 change of ownership on this license, the most recent dated October 1, 2012.
New owners can bring new prices, policies and managers. Ask which of the leadership and nursing staff stayed through the sale.
How does Calusa Harbour compare with other assisted living near Fort Myers?
By the state's figures, at 175 licensed beds it is larger than the Lee County median of 22 across all 84 licensed ALFs; it has held a license for about 14 years, against a county median of 5. The nearest other licensed ALF is Salterra Senior Living at Fort Myers, roughly 2.0 miles away in a straight line.
| Facility | Miles away | License | Licensed beds | Last standard survey | Cites at that survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salterra Senior Living at Fort Myers 3501 Hancock Bridge Parkway North, 33903 | 2.0 | Standard only | 145 | 12/10/2024 | 7 |
| Cape Chateau 3 ALF LLC 1992 Queen Street, 33917 | 3.0 | Standard only | 14 | 02/26/2026 | 0 |
| American House Palms 2674 Winkler Avenue, 33901 | 3.1 | Standard only | 80 | 03/17/2026 | 3 |
| Cape Coral Assisted Living Facility East LLC 525 Ne 25 Ave, 33909 | 3.6 | Standard only | 12 | Not posted | — |
| Addington Place of Cape Coral 1321 Ne 24Th Avenue, 33909 | 4.2 | Standard + LNS | 156 | 04/02/2026 | 3 |
What is the nearest hospital to Calusa Harbour?
Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers is the closest acute-care hospital, about 2.1 miles away as the crow flies, with Cape Coral Hospital next at about 5.4 miles.
CMS rates Lee Memorial Hospital 5 out of 5 on its overall hospital scale, a different system from nursing home stars.
What should we ask Calusa Harbour on a tour?
Take these to the tour and ask for written answers:
- Can we read the plan of correction for the 04/23/2024 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
