Fort Myers Senior AdvisorWhat is The Opal at Lakes Park in Fort Myers, FL licensed for?
The Opal at Lakes Park is a large assisted living facility licensed by Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration for 75 residents at 14521 Lakewood Blvd, Fort Myers 33919 (license #9183) and holds LNS specialty license; the current license period ends December 25, 2027.
| Field | AHCA record |
|---|---|
| AHCA license # | 9183 |
| Status on AHCA locator | Licensed |
| License category | Standard + LNS |
| Licensed capacity (residents) | 75 |
| Rooms: private / semi-private | 0 / 42 |
| Beds designated for OSS residents | 0 |
| Original license date | December 26, 2023 |
| License period | 12/26/2025 through 12/25/2027 |
| Licensee of record | Fort Myers Osl Property LLC (For-Profit) |
| Memory care program (self-reported to AHCA) | Not listed |
| Nurse availability (self-reported) | Direct Part-Time |
| Medicaid services (self-reported) | Assistive Care Services |
| Fixed on-site generator | Reported |
| Languages (self-reported) | Creole, English, French |
In plain terms, the specialty license means limited nursing services (LNS), which lets the facility's own licensed nurses carry out a defined list of nursing tasks for residents who still meet standard admission criteria.
What did AHCA inspectors cite at The Opal at Lakes Park?
The inspection history AHCA posts for The Opal at Lakes Park shows 3 visits since 2023, 3 standard licensure surveys and 0 complaint or follow-up visits, with 10 deficiencies cited across them; the most recent standard survey, dated January 15, 2026, recorded 5 deficiencies.
| Date of visit | Visit type | Tag | Class | Finding (AHCA wording) | Correction recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/15/2026 | Standard | A0010 | Class 3 | Admissions - Continued Residency | 02/28/2026 |
| 01/15/2026 | Standard | A0052 | Class 3 | Medication - Assistance With Self-Admin | 02/28/2026 |
| 01/15/2026 | Standard | A0078 | Class 3 | Staffing Standards - Staff | 02/28/2026 |
| 01/15/2026 | Standard | A0093 | Class 3 | Food Service - Dietary Standards | 02/28/2026 |
| 01/15/2026 | Standard | ZZ814 | Class Unclassified | Background Screening Clearinghouse 435.12 Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse | 02/28/2026 |
| 08/21/2024 | Standard | A0052 | Class 3 | Medication - Assistance With Self-Admin | 09/21/2024 |
| 08/21/2024 | Standard | AN277 | Class 3 | Lns - Resident Care Standards | 09/21/2024 |
| 09/12/2023 | Standard | A0078 | Class 3 | Staffing Standards - Staff (2) Staff. (A) Within 30 Days After Beginning Employment, Newly | 10/12/2023 |
| 09/12/2023 | Standard | A0083 | Class 3 | Training - First Aid And Cpr (5) First Aid And Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr). A Staf | 10/12/2023 |
| 09/12/2023 | Standard | A0092 | Class 3 | Food Service - General Responsibilities (1) General Responsibilities. When Food Service Is | 10/12/2023 |
Sorted by severity, the citations are 9 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; The Opal at Lakes Park recorded 5.
Are there AHCA fines or sanctions on The Opal at Lakes Park's record?
Yes: the AHCA profile lists 6 final sanctions on this license with $4,750 in fines in total, the latest initiated February 27, 2026.
| Date initiated | Action | Basis | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 27, 2026 | Fine | Survey | $500 |
| October 10, 2023 | Fine | Survey | $1,500 |
| January 22, 2013 | Fine | Survey | $500 |
| March 12, 2008 | Fine | Survey | $1,250 |
| November 22, 2004 | Fine | Reporting | $500 |
| August 2, 2004 | Fine | Reporting | $500 |
Read the dates as carefully as the amounts; a fine from years ago says less than one from last spring.
Has The Opal at Lakes Park been sold?
AHCA has recorded 1 change of ownership on this license, the most recent dated December 26, 2023.
New owners can bring new prices, policies and managers. Ask which of the leadership and nursing staff stayed through the sale.
How does The Opal at Lakes Park compare with other assisted living near Fort Myers?
By the state's figures, at 75 licensed beds it is larger than the Lee County median of 22 across all 84 licensed ALFs; it has held a license for about 3 years, against a county median of 5. The nearest other licensed ALF is Amavida at Lakes Park, roughly 0.7 miles away in a straight line.
| Facility | Miles away | License | Licensed beds | Last standard survey | Cites at that survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amavida at Lakes Park 7669 Calistoble Loop, 33908 | 0.7 | Standard + LNS | 185 | 04/01/2025 | 1 |
| Cape Chateau 2 ALF LLC 6722 Winkler Rd, 33919 | 1.1 | Standard only | 19 | 01/29/2026 | 0 |
| Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake 7460 Lake Breeze Drive, 33997 | 1.3 | Standard + ECC | 190 | 03/18/2026 | 2 |
| Springwood Court 12780 Kenwood Lane, 33907 | 1.9 | Standard + LNS | 110 | 05/29/2025 | 2 |
| Healthpark Senior Living 9461 Healthpark Circle, 33908 | 2.0 | Standard only | 70 | 12/09/2025 | 4 |
What is the nearest hospital to The Opal at Lakes Park?
Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health in Fort Myers is the closest acute-care hospital, about 3.9 miles away as the crow flies, with Lee Memorial Hospital next at about 6.5 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 The Opal at Lakes Park on a tour?
These questions follow directly from the state record above:
- Which nursing tasks do your nurses handle under the LNS license, and how many nurse hours are scheduled each day?
- Can we read the plan of correction for the 01/15/2026 survey?
- Which managers and nurses stayed on after the most recent change of ownership?
- 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
