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 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: 46 / 100 Rank #591 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 591st 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
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
Emergency Call System
Transportation
Dining
Housekeeping
Fitness Center
Pet Friendly
Wellness Center
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.
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
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
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Inspection citation rate (31% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (at FL avg) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (34% below)
• Inspections with citations (19% below)
• Inspection citation rate (31% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (at FL avg) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (34% below)
• Inspections with citations (19% below)
Citations
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 23 | 35 | This facility has 34% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (23 vs. FL avg 35).↓ 34% better Rank #349 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 349th 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.
| 1.4 | 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
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% | 58% | This facility has 18 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (76% vs. FL avg 58%).↑ 18% 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: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place
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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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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
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 | $37,250 | 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
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 | $2,500 | 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
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 | $10,000 | Michelle Villarreal | Studio / 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
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 Karczmer | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place | AL IL | Fort Myers | 64
Facility
64
FL AVG
88
Rank
#668 / 1,058 | Yes |
46
Facility
46
FL AVG
42
Rank
#591 / 1,427 | Mg Fort Myers Subtenant LLC | 17 | 76%
Facility
76%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#770 / 906 | 23
Facility
23
FL AVG
33
Rank
#349 / 906 | 1.4
Facility
1.4
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#616 / 906 | For-Profit | $35,600 | Cynthia Thompson | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
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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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