Fort Myers Senior AdvisorWhat is The Arbor at Shell Point in Fort Myers, FL licensed for?
The Arbor at Shell Point is a large assisted living facility licensed by Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration for 160 residents at 8100 Arbor Court, Fort Myers 33908 (license #10700) and holds ECC specialty license; the current license period ends November 22, 2027.
| Field | AHCA record |
|---|---|
| AHCA license # | 10700 |
| Status on AHCA locator | Licensed |
| License category | Standard + ECC |
| Licensed capacity (residents) | 160 |
| Rooms: private / semi-private | 130 / 30 |
| Beds approved for ECC | 160 |
| Beds designated for OSS residents | 0 |
| Original license date | June 20, 2005 |
| License period | 11/23/2025 through 11/22/2027 |
| Licensee of record | The Christian and Missionary Alliance Foundation, Inc. (Not-For-Profit) |
| Memory care program (self-reported to AHCA) | Not listed |
| Nurse availability (self-reported) | Direct 24hr |
| Fixed on-site generator | Reported |
| Languages (self-reported) | Creole, English, 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 The Arbor at Shell Point?
The inspection history AHCA posts for The Arbor at Shell Point shows 4 visits since 2024, 1 standard licensure survey and 3 complaint or follow-up visits, with 10 deficiencies cited across them; the most recent standard survey, dated January 27, 2026, recorded 7 deficiencies.
| Date of visit | Visit type | Tag | Class | Finding (AHCA wording) | Correction recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/27/2026 | Standard | A0010 | Class 3 | Admissions - Continued Residency 429.26 Appropriateness Of Placements; Examinations Of Res | 04/15/2026 |
| 01/27/2026 | Standard | A0053 | Class 3 | Medication - Administration (4) Medication Administration. (A) For Facilities That Provide | 04/15/2026 |
| 01/27/2026 | Standard | A0081 | Class 3 | Training - Staff In-Service 429.52 (1)(A) Each New Assisted Living Facility Employee Who H | 04/15/2026 |
| 01/27/2026 | Standard | A0082 | Class 3 | Training - Hiv/Aids (4) Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome ( | 04/15/2026 |
| 01/27/2026 | Standard | A0090 | Class 3 | Training - Do Not Resuscitate Orders (11) Do Not Resuscitate Orders Training. (A) Currentl | 04/15/2026 |
| 01/27/2026 | Standard | AE208 | Class 3 | Ecc - Records 59A-36.021(8) Records. (8) Records. In Addition To The Records Required In R | 04/15/2026 |
| 09/17/2025 | Complaint | A0030 | Class 3 | Resident Care - Rights & Facility Procedures 59A-36.007 (5) Resident Rights And Facility P | 01/27/2026 |
| 09/23/2024 | Complaint | A0010 | Class 3 | Admissions - Continued Residency | 10/14/2024 |
| 07/01/2024 | Complaint | A0032 | Class 2 | Resident Care - Elopement Standards | 09/23/2024 |
Sorted by severity, the citations are 1 class 2, 9 class 3. 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; The Arbor at Shell Point recorded 7.
Are there AHCA fines or sanctions on The Arbor at Shell Point's record?
Yes: the AHCA profile lists 2 final sanctions on this license with $5,500 in fines in total, the latest initiated March 13, 2026.
| Date initiated | Action | Basis | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2026 | Fine | Survey | $500 |
| August 12, 2024 | Fine | Survey | $5,000 |
A fair question for the administrator is what changed after the most recent case was closed.
How does The Arbor at Shell Point compare with other assisted living near Fort Myers?
By the state's figures, at 160 licensed beds it is larger than the Lee County median of 22 across all 84 licensed ALFs; it has held a license for about 21 years, against a county median of 5. The nearest other licensed ALF is The Springs at Shell Point Retirement Community, roughly 1.0 miles away in a straight line.
| Facility | Miles away | License | Licensed beds | Last standard survey | Cites at that survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Springs at Shell Point Retirement Community 13901 Shell Point Plz, 33908 | 1.0 | Standard + ECC | 175 | 07/28/2026 | 0 |
| King's Crown-Shell Point Village 3699 Kings Crown Court, 33908 | 1.2 | Standard + ECC | 130 | 06/10/2024 | 0 |
| Arden Courts (Fort Myers) 15950 McGregor Blvd, 33908 | 1.8 | Standard + LNS | 56 | 03/10/2026 | 3 |
| Keystone Place at Beachwalk 15800 Beachwalk Blvd, 33908 | 2.6 | Standard + LNS | 135 | 10/23/2025 | 7 |
| Happy Family ALF 322 Cape Coral Pkwy W, 33914 | 3.8 | Standard only | 28 | 10/29/2025 | 4 |
What is the nearest hospital to The Arbor at Shell Point?
Cape Coral Hospital in Cape Coral is the closest acute-care hospital, about 8.6 miles away as the crow flies, with Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health next at about 10.0 miles.
CMS rates Cape Coral Hospital 3 out of 5 on its overall hospital scale, a different system from nursing home stars.
What should we ask The Arbor at Shell Point on a tour?
Take these to the tour and ask for written answers:
- Which apartments are covered by the ECC license, and how long is the wait for one?
- Can we read the plan of correction for the 01/27/2026 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
