
Gulf Coast Memory Care
Memory Care & Respite Care · Estero, FL
Gulf Coast Memory Care
Memory Care & Respite Care · Estero, FL
Gulf Coast Memory Care in Estero, Florida, provides an enriching lifestyle for individuals suffering from memory-related complications. Their vision is centered on offering personalized care plans tailored to each resident’s unique life experiences, needs, preferences, and abilities. The mission is to create a warm and engaging environment, ensuring residents feel confident and secure. Specially trained caregivers support residents, allowing them to live on their terms and explore their world safely.
The Gulf Coast Memory Care community prioritizes an enriching lifestyle through various structured activities. Every day, from art and cooking classes to brain games and outings, residents have opportunities to enjoy. The compassionate team assists families during the transitional period, provides support, and adjusts care plans regularly based on individual needs.
56-bed community Rank #724 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 724th out of 1,058 homes we track in Florida for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 40 / 100 Rank #726 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 726th out of 1,427 homes we track in Florida for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceMarch 7, 2025
ExpirationJune 3, 2027
CountyLee
License Number12921
RCFE NumberAL# 12921
Gulf Coast Memory Care is legally operated by Estero Mc, LLC, and administered by Jerry Lee.
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
56 units
Total beds
56 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Staff-to-Resident Ratio:
8:1
Day Program
Specific ProgramsSignature Suites, Refer a Patient, Trusted Partners
Inspection History
In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is the primary authority that conducts unannounced inspections and completes official health quality reports for all healthcare facilities.
Legal Actions
Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.
This Facility
FL Average
vs. FL Avg-
3vs 5 avg↓ 40% fewer than FL avg
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$4kvs $11.6k↓ 66% lower than FL avg
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Florida state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Overall vs. FL average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 At Avg
Metrics at Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (at FL avg) 3 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (6% below)
• Inspections with citations (19% below)
• Inspection citation rate (2% below)
• Citations per inspection (at FL avg) 3 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (6% below)
• Inspections with citations (19% below)
• Inspection citation rate (2% below)
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total citations
| 33 | 35 | This facility has 6% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (33 vs. FL avg 35).↓ 6% better Rank #502 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 502nd out of 906 homes we track in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Citations per inspection
| 1.4 | 1.4 | This facility has citations per inspection in line with the Florida average (1.4 vs. FL avg 1.4).— At avg Rank #616 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 616th out of 906 homes we track in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
Inspections
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 23 | 26 | This facility has had 12% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (23 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 12% fewer |
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Inspections with citations
| 13 | 16 | This facility has 19% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (13 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 19% better |
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Inspection citation rate
| 57% | 58% | This facility has 1 percentage point lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (57% vs. FL avg 58%).↓ 1% better Rank #443 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 443rd out of 906 homes we track in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Fitness and Recreation
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Cooking Classes
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
Places of interest near Gulf Coast Memory Care
2.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Estero's city center to Gulf Coast Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from the FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
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Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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| Vitality Living Spring Hill | MC AL IL | Spring Hill | 240
Facility
240
FL AVG
88
Rank
#16 / 1,058 | Yes |
39
Facility
39
FL AVG
42
Rank
#744 / 1,427 | Evergreen Woods Owner LLC | 27 | 22%
Facility
22%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#87 / 906 | 24
Facility
24
FL AVG
33
Rank
#372 / 906 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#49 / 906 | For-Profit | $1,500 | Kimberly Adams | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| The Summit of Citrus Hills | MC AL IL RC | Hernando | 200
Facility
200
FL AVG
88
Rank
#38 / 1,058 | Yes |
34
Facility
34
FL AVG
42
Rank
#850 / 1,427 | Cpf Lc III Operations - Citrus Hills, LLC | 16 | 25%
Facility
25%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#98 / 906 | 14
Facility
14
FL AVG
33
Rank
#187 / 906 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#49 / 906 | For-Profit | $500 | Kimberly Husung | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Cypress Palms | MC AL RC | Largo | 150
Facility
150
FL AVG
88
Rank
#132 / 1,058 | Yes |
54
Facility
54
FL AVG
42
Rank
#449 / 1,427 | Medinvest Company Limited Partnership | 32 | 13%
Facility
13%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#59 / 906 | 31
Facility
31
FL AVG
33
Rank
#480 / 906 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#153 / 906 | For-Profit | - | Melissa Wojewnik | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Benton House of Port Orange | MC AL RC | Port Orange (Whispering Woods Condo) | 80
Facility
80
FL AVG
88
Rank
#570 / 1,058 | No |
2
Facility
2
FL AVG
42
Rank
#1,403 / 1,427 | Sonida Port Orange, LLC | 7 | 43%
Facility
43%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#245 / 906 | 7
Facility
7
FL AVG
33
Rank
#77 / 906 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#153 / 906 | For-Profit | $1,000 | Daniel Jose Salinas | Studio / 1 Bed | A |
| Gulf Coast Memory Care | MC RC | Estero (Residences At Coconut Point) | 56
Facility
56
FL AVG
88
Rank
#724 / 1,058 | No |
40
Facility
40
FL AVG
42
Rank
#726 / 1,427 | Estero Mc, LLC | 23 | 57%
Facility
57%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#443 / 906 | 33
Facility
33
FL AVG
33
Rank
#502 / 906 | 1.4
Facility
1.4
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#616 / 906 | For-Profit | $4,000 | Jerry Lee | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about Gulf Coast Memory Care
What neighborhood is Gulf Coast Memory Care in?
Gulf Coast Memory Care is in the Residences at Coconut Point neighborhood of Estero.
What languages are spoken at Gulf Coast Memory Care?
The team at Gulf Coast Memory Care speaks English.
Who is the owner of Gulf Coast Memory Care?
Gulf Coast Memory Care is legally operated by Estero Mc, LLC, and administered by Jerry Lee.
Is Gulf Coast Memory Care in a walkable area?
Gulf Coast Memory Care has a walk score of 40. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Gulf Coast Memory Care?
According to FL state health department records, Gulf Coast Memory Care's license number is 12921.
When does Gulf Coast Memory Care's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Gulf Coast Memory Care's license expires on June 3, 2027.
Does Gulf Coast Memory Care have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Gulf Coast Memory Care on this page.




