The Opal at Lakes Park sits near the center of Fort Myers, Florida, at 14521 Lakewood Blvd, in a single-story building that's easy to get around, and has room for up to 60 residents, with private apartments and companion suites like the Silverdale, Townsend, Richmond, Hawthorne I, and Hawthorne II, each with their own floor plan and features like walk-in closets, kitchenettes, and private bathrooms, plus emergency call systems for safety. Folks there can pick from independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home services, short-term care, or even home care, and the place acts as a Continuing Care Retirement Community, so residents can stay as their needs change. There are licensed nurses, professional MEDtechs, and caregivers on hand 24 hours a day for medication help, health checks, wound care, and help with things like bathing, dressing, and getting around, with a focus on comfort while keeping a homelike feel, and staff are known to be friendly and stay on the job for years, building relationships with the folks who live there.
People living at The Opal at Lakes Park can join the life enrichment program called Joyful Moments, packed with things like socials, board games, card games, bus outings, lunch trips, music and art therapy, movie nights, fitness classes, and educational events, and there's always something going on if someone wants to join. There are big and small gathering spaces, game rooms, an arts and crafts studio, a fitness center, whirlpool, and a salon and barber shop, giving everyone space to visit or relax, and a screened-in patio, cozy living rooms with fireplaces, courtyards, walking paths, and even a greenhouse if someone wants to spend time outside. There's WiFi and cable TV, plus guest parking. Meals are made fresh every day-three per day, chef-prepared, with snacks in between-served in a restaurant-style dining room, and people with different budgets can find a suite that fits.
Safety is big, too, with alert systems, keypad entries, and firefighters' sprinkler systems in place, plus the building is set up so residents with wheelchairs or walkers don't have trouble getting around, and the property's only minutes away from local hospitals. The Opal at Lakes Park helps residents with laundry and weekly housekeeping, trash pickup, transportation to appointments, and personal care tasks, and there's access to physical, occupational, and speech therapy right onsite, as well as podiatry, mobile labs, and on-site physician services, along with help for those needing daily medication or rehabilitation. Residents with Alzheimer's or other memory issues find a secure area with specially trained staff and programs to help create a supportive and safe environment. Family members can join education sessions about dementia, legal documents, or financial help, and there are resources for veterans and others as needed.
The Opal at Lakes Park streamlines things for residents by offering home-cooked meals, home maintenance, and personal care under one roof, so seniors can enjoy a low-stress life, meet neighbors in social events, and maintain as much independence as possible, whether that's in independent living, memory care, or with more hands-on nursing care, and even folks looking for short stays or adult day programs can find what they need, with every staff member focused on their wellness philosophy, which is "Enjoy Every Moment."
