Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Fort Myers, FL
Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Fort Myers, FL
Overview of Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place
Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place is a beautiful senior living community located in a quiet, charming neighborhood in Fort Myers, Florida. The community offers a range of premium amenities, including sun porches, balconies, landscaped grounds, a fitness center, library, pool, and social gathering spaces, helping residents live a full life.
Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place has been serving the Fort Myers area for over 20 years, standing out among other independent and assisted living communities due to the dedicated and compassionate nature of its staff. The community offers flexible meal options prepared by an Executive Chef, as well as a variety of social and cultural activities for residents to enjoy. Residents can choose from studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartment homes, with no large upfront fees. The community’s amenities include a beauty salon, billiards room, computer room, courtyard, and restaurant-style dining. Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place also offers assisted living services, with a focus on helping residents maintain their independence and do the things they love most. Visitors are welcome to call and arrange a complimentary lunch to experience the community firsthand.
64-bed community Rank #668 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 668th out of 1058 homes 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.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.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: 46 / 100 Rank #590 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 590th out of 1487 homes 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.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.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
2025 A Place for Mom
2024 Seniorly
2024 Reputation 800 Award
2024 Great Place to Work
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceFebruary 10, 2026
ExpirationSeptember 2, 2028
CountyLee
License Number7218
Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place is legally operated by Mg Fort Myers Subtenant LLC, and administered by Cynthia Thompson.
Management CompanyMERRILL GARDENS L.L.C.
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
64 units
Total beds
64 units
24-Hour Staffing
HousekeepingYes
Resident Call System
Transportation Options
Anytime Dining
On-Site Maintenance
Weekly Housekeeping
Fitness Area
Pets Welcome
Wellness Program
Starting Price$2,450 per month
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.
Since 2014 · 12 years of data
23 citations
17 inspections
10 fines
$35.6K fined
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
13 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #735 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 735th out of 876 homes in Florida for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 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. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 70 out of 100. Letter grade C-. 13 points 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-
10vs 5 avg↑ 100% higher than FL avg
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$35.6kvs $11.6k↑ 206% higher than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 12 years (since 2014).
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 2014 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (8% above)
• Inspection citation rate (23% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (30% below)
• Inspections with citations (19% below)
• Citations per inspection (8% above)
• Inspection citation rate (23% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (30% below)
• Inspections with citations (19% 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.
| 23 | 33 | This facility has 30% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (23 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 30% better Rank #351 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 351st 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. |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.4 | 1.3 | This facility has 8% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.4 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 8% worse Rank #621 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 621st 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
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 17 | 26 | This facility has had 35% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (17 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 35% fewer |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 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
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 #783 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 783rd 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.
- The most recent inspection on September 5, 2029, cited one Class 3 deficiency for background screening compliance with no other deficiencies.
- The February 11, 2025 inspection found four Class 3 deficiencies involving resident care, medication assistance, staffing, and physical plant safety.
- The October 4, 2023 complaint inspection identified four deficiencies, including three severity 1 issues related to resident rights, staffing administration, and risk management.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place
Studio
Studio
2 bedroom
1 Bedroom
Places of interest near Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place
3.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Fort Myers's city center to Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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| Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place | AL IL | Fort Myers | 64
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FL AVG
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Frequently Asked Questions about Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place
Who is the owner of Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place?
Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place is legally operated by Mg Fort Myers Subtenant LLC, and administered by Cynthia Thompson.
Is Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place in a walkable area?
Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place has a walk score of 46. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place?
According to FL state health department records, Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place's license number is 7218.
When does Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place's license expires on September 2, 2028.
Are pets allowed at Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place?
Yes, Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place allows residents to bring their pets.
Does Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place is registered as a for-profit in FL.
Who is the administrator of Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place?
Cynthia Thompson is the administrator of Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place.
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