American House Fort Myers

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.

Facility Direct Line (844) 779-1146

143-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

4 years in operation

An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

Walk Score: 30 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)

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About this community

Awarded Best Assisted Living in Fort Myers, FL 2025

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusIn Review

IssuanceJanuary 10, 2024

ExpirationSeptember 1, 2028

CountyLee

License Number13171

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

Private

143 units

Total beds

143 units

Staffing

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

ContactPaul Stodulski, Manager (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

Respite Care

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Respite Stays

Restaurant-Style Dining

Robust Calendar Of Activities

Resort-Style Pool

Units With Balconies

On-Site Bistro

Library

Media Room

Theater

Interactive Game Lounge

Full Service Spa

Salon

Barber Shop

Secured Memory Care Courtyard

Personal Transportation Services

Housekeeping

Laundry Services

Fitness And Wellness Center

Resident Vegetable And Herb Garden

Pet Friendly

Activities

Operating HoursOpen 24/7

Since 2019 · 7 years of data 40 citations 31 inspections 3 fines $3.8K fined

Inspection Score

1 point below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

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

Fines Total number of fines issued.
3
vs 5 avg
↓ 40% fewer than FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$3.8k
vs $11.6k
↓ 67% lower than FL avg

Data reflects the most recent 7 years (since 2019).

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.

Since 2019 vs. Florida state average

Overall vs. FL average

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	40	33	This facility has 21% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (40 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 21% worse Rank #601 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 601st out of 907 homes in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	1.3	1.3	This facility has citations per inspection in line with the Florida average (1.3 vs. FL avg 1.3).— At avg Rank #545 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 545th out of 907 homes in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.	31	26	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 Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	23	16	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 Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	74%	62%	This facility has 12 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (74% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 12% worse Rank #747 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 747th out of 907 homes in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

February 19, 2025 inspection found two deficiencies in resident care supervision and resident rights/facility procedures, both severity level 2.
October 29, 2024 inspection cited four Class 3 deficiencies involving resident care, medication assistance, risk management, and emergency management planning.
April 9, 2025 complaint investigation closed with no deficiencies or substantiated complaints.

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

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

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: 3-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Activities in this home

Arts and Crafts
Cooking Classes
Exercise Classes
Games & Cards
Gardening
Music Programs
Shopping
Social Events & Outings
Theater & Movies

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for American House Fort Myers

7.1 miles from city center 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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Info below is compiled from the FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

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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).

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

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.

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).

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).

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

Benefits

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

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 4 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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