Discovery Village at the Forum
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Fort Myers, FL
Discovery Village at the Forum
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Fort Myers, FL
Overview of Discovery Village at the Forum
An exceptional senior living experience awaits at Discovery Village at the Forum, nestled in the heart of Fort Myers, Florida, where a carefree lifestyle brims with companionship, joy, and a plethora of enriching activities. The beautifully appointed apartment homes at Discovery Village showcase lavish details such as granite counters, designer flooring, and custom closet systems, accompanied by state-of-the-art keyless door access cards for added security and convenience. Yet, it’s not just about luxurious interiors; the Grande Clubhouse beckons residents with its graceful dining spaces, club rooms, and various captivating activities. Independent Living offers a selection of floor plans for those who relish independence, from the spacious St. John Two Bedroom to the cozy Aruba Two Bedroom. Assisted Living extends personalized care, 24-hour nursing, and an onsite Medicare-certified Home Healthcare Agency for those seeking additional support.
The thoughtfully designed SHINE® Memory Care caters to residents facing dementia challenges, emphasizing engagement and enjoyment in a warm and compassionate setting. Transportation is seamless, managed by the attentive concierge staff, handling everything from dinner reservations to heartfelt gestures like sending flowers to loved ones. Step into this resort-style community with outdoor dining areas, poolside cabanas, a bar and bistro, fitness facilities, a cinema, and a beauty parlor. At Discovery Village at the Forum, seniors thrive amidst a world of comfort, camaraderie, and endless possibilities. Beyond exquisite apartments, Discovery Village spoils residents with exclusive lifestyle programs. From delectable chef-prepared meals served on elegant chinaware to vibrant events like BINGO and the Discovery Singing Club, life here is an extraordinary experience. Impeccable housekeeping maintains a sparkling home while the dedicated health and wellness team attends to physical, mental, and spiritual needs.
AL License #12420
150-bed community Rank #132 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 132nd 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 2 / 100 Rank #1403 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1403rd 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceAugust 27, 2025
ExpirationAugust 26, 2027
CountyLee
License Number12420
Discovery Village at the Forum is legally operated by Britton (Forum) LLC, and administered by Julia M Torres.
Management CompanyAMERICAN TRUST SENIOR CARE, LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
150 units
Total beds
150 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
English
Spanish
Respite Care
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
Bistro
Movie Theater
Housekeeping
Scheduled Transportation
Activities
Poolside Cabanas
Specific ProgramsActive Independent Living, SHINE® Memory Care, Sensations Dining, Celebrations Activities, Dimensions Health & Fitness, Expressions Concierge, Impressions Housekeeping & Maintenance, Connections Transportation, Military Veterans Program, FlexChoice Personalization, FitCamp, Ambassadors Club, Be Our Guest
Operating HoursMo,Tu,We,Th,Fr,Sa,Su 00:00-23:59
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-
2vs 5 avg↓ 60% fewer than FL avg
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$2.5kvs $11.6k↓ 78% 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
3 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (14% above)
• Inspections with citations (56% above)
• Inspection citation rate (23% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (8% below)
• Total citations (14% above)
• Inspections with citations (56% above)
• Inspection citation rate (23% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (8% below)
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 40 | 35 | This facility has 14% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (40 vs. FL avg 35).↑ 14% worse Rank #600 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 600th 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
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.2 | 1.3 | This facility has 8% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.2 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 8% better Rank #441 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 441st 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
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 33 | 26 | This facility has had 27% more total inspections than the Florida average (33 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 27% more |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 25 | 16 | This facility has 56% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (25 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 56% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 76% | 62% | This facility has 14 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (76% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 14% worse Rank #770 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 770th 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?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Discovery Village at the Forum
Places of interest near Discovery Village at the Forum
4.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Fort Myers's city center to Discovery Village at the Forum'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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| Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake | AL MC | Fort Myers | 190
Facility
190
FL AVG
88
Rank
#47 / 1,058 | Yes |
56
Facility
56
FL AVG
42
Rank
#408 / 1,427 | Emeritus Corporation | 58 | 57%
Facility
57%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#443 / 906 | 61
Facility
61
FL AVG
33
Rank
#781 / 906 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#315 / 906 | For-Profit | $37,250 | Chelsea Mulcahy | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Calusa Harbour | AL IL | Fort Myers | 175
Facility
175
FL AVG
88
Rank
#81 / 1,058 | Yes |
50
Facility
50
FL AVG
42
Rank
#524 / 1,427 | Snh Se Tenant Trs, Inc | 34 | 38%
Facility
38%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#186 / 906 | 40
Facility
40
FL AVG
33
Rank
#600 / 906 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#441 / 906 | For-Profit | $2,500 | Morgan Leopard | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ |
| Discovery Commons Cypress Pointe | AL MC RC | Fort Myers | 155
Facility
155
FL AVG
88
Rank
#123 / 1,058 | Yes |
52
Facility
52
FL AVG
42
Rank
#485 / 1,427 | Britton (Forum) Trs LLC | 18 | 56%
Facility
56%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#427 / 906 | 33
Facility
33
FL AVG
33
Rank
#502 / 906 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#794 / 906 | For-Profit | $10,000 | Michelle Villarreal | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Discovery Village at the Forum | AL IL MC | Fort Myers (The Forum) | 150
Facility
150
FL AVG
88
Rank
#132 / 1,058 | Yes |
2
Facility
2
FL AVG
42
Rank
#1,403 / 1,427 | Britton (Forum) LLC | 33 | 76%
Facility
76%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#770 / 906 | 40
Facility
40
FL AVG
33
Rank
#600 / 906 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#441 / 906 | For-Profit | $2,500 | Julia M Torres | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| The Gallery at North Port | AL IL MC | North Port | 108
Facility
108
FL AVG
88
Rank
#388 / 1,058 | Yes |
40
Facility
40
FL AVG
42
Rank
#726 / 1,427 | Nx North Port Operator LLC | 6 | 0%
Facility
0%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#1 / 906 | 6
Facility
6
FL AVG
33
Rank
#62 / 906 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#153 / 906 | Non-Profit | - | Craig Karczmer | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
Financial Assistance for
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Discovery Village at the Forum is located in Fort Myers, Florida.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Discovery Village at the Forum
What neighborhood is Discovery Village at the Forum in?
Discovery Village at the Forum is in the The Forum neighborhood of Fort Myers.
What languages are spoken at Discovery Village at the Forum?
The team at Discovery Village at the Forum speaks English and Spanish.
Who is the owner of Discovery Village at the Forum?
Discovery Village at the Forum is legally operated by Britton (Forum) LLC, and administered by Julia M Torres.
Is Discovery Village at the Forum in a walkable area?
Discovery Village at the Forum has a walk score of 2. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Discovery Village at the Forum?
According to FL state health department records, Discovery Village at the Forum's license number is 12420.
When does Discovery Village at the Forum's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Discovery Village at the Forum's license expires on August 26, 2027.
Does Discovery Village at the Forum have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Discovery Village at the Forum on this page.
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