American House Fort Myers
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Fort Myers, FL

American House Fort Myers

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Fort Myers, FL
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Overview of American House Fort Myers

American House Fort Myers is a reliable senior living community in Fort Myers, FL, offering excellent assisted living and memory care services. Residents here receive top-notch care and assistance in gorgeously appointed accommodations, ranging from studios to one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. The community aids residents dealing with memory loss to continue living a fulfilling life with their research-backed memory care program.

The community further elevates its residents’ golden years with a host of interesting activities and lively events that fosters engagement and social interaction. With a broad range of thoughtfully designed amenities, residents will never go bored. The community features a swimming pool & lounge area, and a spa with salon, nail and massage services for relaxation moments. State-of-the-art fitness, wellness center, library, media room and theater, and an interactive game lounge, add to the benefits of living at American House Ft. Myers.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 143 Rank #161 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 161st 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.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
5 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #915 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 915th 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.
30 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About this community

Awards

Awarded Best Assisted Living in Fort Myers, FL 2025

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusIn Review
IssuanceJanuary 10, 2024
ExpirationSeptember 1, 2028
CountyLee
License Number13171

Ownership & Operating Entity

American House Fort Myers is legally operated by Madison American Fort Myers Trs, LLC, and administered by Kimberly L. Gawn.

Management CompanyAMERICAN HOUSE MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Private
143 units
Total beds
143 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Respite Stays

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining
Activities
Swimming Pool
Balcony
Bistro
Library
Movie Theater
Game Room
Spa
Salon
Transportation
Housekeeping
Laundry
Fitness Center
Wellness Center
Garden
Pet Friendly
Activities
Specific ProgramsAlzheimer's support group
Operating HoursOpen 24/7

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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.

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 (44% above)
• Inspection citation rate (28% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (7% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 4035 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.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.31.4 This facility has 7% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.3 vs. FL avg 1.4).↓ 7% better Rank #540 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 540th 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 Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 3126 This facility has had 19% more total inspections than the Florida average (31 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 19% more
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 2316 This facility has 44% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (23 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 44% worse
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 74%58% This facility has 16 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (74% vs. FL avg 58%).↑ 16% worse Rank #733 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 733rd 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?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 350 / 480 / 570 / 580 / 840 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Activities in this home

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for American House Fort Myers

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Address 7.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Fort Myers's city center to American House Fort Myers's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Fort Myers

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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
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.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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 Corporation58
57%
Facility 57%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #443 / 906
61
Facility 61
FL AVG 33
Rank #781 / 906
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #315 / 906
For-Profit$37,250Chelsea MulcahyStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
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, Inc34
38%
Facility 38%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #186 / 906
40
Facility 40
FL AVG 33
Rank #600 / 906
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #441 / 906
For-Profit$2,500Morgan LeopardStudio / 1 BedA+
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 LLC18
56%
Facility 56%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #427 / 906
33
Facility 33
FL AVG 33
Rank #502 / 906
1.8
Facility 1.8
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #794 / 906
For-Profit$10,000Michelle VillarrealStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
American House Fort Myers
AL
MC
Fort Myers
143
Facility 143
FL AVG 88
Rank #161 / 1,058
Yes
30
Facility 30
FL AVG 42
Rank #915 / 1,427
Madison American Fort Myers Trs, LLC31
74%
Facility 74%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #733 / 906
40
Facility 40
FL AVG 33
Rank #600 / 906
1.3
Facility 1.3
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #540 / 906
For-Profit$3,800Kimberly L. GawnStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
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 LLC6
0%
Facility 0%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #1 / 906
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 33
Rank #62 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #153 / 906
Non-Profit-Craig KarczmerStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

American House Fort Myers is located in Fort Myers, Florida.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Florida.

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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled
General Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

High demand; waitlists common.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Case management

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
FL

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (up to 10 days/year)

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds
Asset Limits ~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.
FL

Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Benefits
Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Florida Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual, including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits
Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about American House Fort Myers

What languages are spoken at American House Fort Myers?

The team at American House Fort Myers speaks English.

Who is the owner of American House Fort Myers?

American House Fort Myers is legally operated by Madison American Fort Myers Trs, LLC, and administered by Kimberly L. Gawn.

Is American House Fort Myers in a walkable area?

American House Fort Myers has a walk score of 30. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of American House Fort Myers?

According to FL state health department records, American House Fort Myers's license number is 13171.

When does American House Fort Myers's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, American House Fort Myers's license expires on September 1, 2028.

How long has American House Fort Myers been in business?

American House Fort Myers has been operating for approximately 5 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Does American House Fort Myers have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at American House Fort Myers on this page.

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