Brookdale Cypress Lake is a senior living community located in Fort Myers, Florida, offering assisted living and memory care services. The facility provides accommodations and care for older adults who require assistance with daily living activities, as well as specialized support for residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Apartments and communal spaces are designed to support mobility and comfort. Residents have access to a variety of amenities, including dining services, indoor walking paths, a barber/beauty salon, a chapel, and on-site fitness and mental wellness programs such as yoga and chair yoga.
Care and medical support at Brookdale Cypress Lake encompass a range of services. Licensed nursing personnel are available on-site for 12 to 16 hours per day, providing clinical oversight and direct care. Nursing staff support medication management, diabetes care, incontinence care, and ambulatory care needs, and can administer wound care as required. The facility offers coordinated services such as occupational and physical therapy, scheduled clinic visits, and podiatry. Hospice care is available for residents with terminal illness, with additional provisions for individuals experiencing psychiatric issues. The memory care neighborhood is specifically designed to accommodate individuals with advanced memory loss, and team members receive specialized training in dementia care. Assistance with activities of daily living, including full support with bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting, is available according to each resident’s needs.
Brookdale Cypress Lake promotes engagement and wellness through clubs, scheduled social and recreational activities, and fitness and mental wellness programs integrated into the daily schedule. Residents and families may use on-site laundry and dry-cleaning services. Spiritual support is available through a chapel, and regular mental wellness initiatives supplement clinical care. A barber and beauty salon is located within the community, serving both assisted living and memory care residents.
Transportation services provided by Brookdale Cypress Lake primarily include arrangements for non-medical travel, assisting residents in accessing community outings, personal errands, or recreational events outside the facility. Transportation can be coordinated through staff to meet individual resident schedules and preferences for social or logistical activities beyond routine medical appointments.
Resident and family reviews indicate inconsistent experiences. Many note staff as friendly, caring, and attentive, especially in the memory care unit, and praise community features like move-in assistance, apartment layouts, and meal selections. However, there are ongoing concerns regarding chronic understaffing, delays in call response, inconsistent medication management, and lapses in hygiene and security. Experiences with management and the overall quality of care can vary significantly, with some residents and visitors highlighting positive, supportive experiences, and others citing issues impacting resident well-being. As of June 2024, no significant operational changes have been publicly reported.
Costs at this community start at $3,505 and range up to $5,745. The average price in the community is $4,248, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,324. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
