American House The Palms
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Fort Myers, FL
American House The Palms
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Fort Myers, FL
American House The Palms accepts Insurance and/or HMO and Medicaid.
A charming community providing independent living, assisted living, and memory care homes in Fort Myers, American House the Palms prides itself on being among the few warm and welcoming communities in the city; its residents feel comfortable in a home that naturally encourages them to make new relationships. Management boasts an innovative and person-centered approach with a mission to modernize senior living by focusing on the convenience and comfort of senior wellness. The luxurious retirement home ensures that quality caregiving is the top priority on their list, enabling a level of trust that many families have praised over the years.
American House the Palms is centered on a continuum of care and a team of friendly staff– offering senior care service like no other. Their well-thought-of amenities include walk-in closets, an elegant dining room, common areas, walking paths, and kitchens; services include rehabilitation, meals, activities, cultural events, and scheduled transportation.
80-bed community Rank #570 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 570th 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 59 / 100 Rank #368 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 368th 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusProvisional
IssuanceJanuary 5, 2026
ExpirationApril 1, 2028
CountyLee
License Number7269
American House The Palms is legally operated by Vop Ft. Myers, LLC, and administered by William Brewster.
Management CompanyAMERICAN HOUSE MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
80 units
Total beds
80 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
English
Spanish
ContactMr. Gary Handley, Executive Director (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
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 2015 · 11 years of data
29 citations
24 inspections
5 fines
$3.4K 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.
1 point above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #474 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 474th 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: 84 out of 100. Letter grade B. 1 point above 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-
5vs 5 avg— At FL avg
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$3.4kvs $11.6k↓ 71% lower than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 11 years (since 2015).
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 2015 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Inspection citation rate (2% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (12% below)
• Citations per inspection (8% below)
• Inspections with citations (6% below)
• Inspection citation rate (2% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (12% below)
• Citations per inspection (8% below)
• Inspections with citations (6% 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.
| 29 | 33 | This facility has 12% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (29 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 12% better Rank #453 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 453rd 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.
| 1.2 | 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 #446 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 446th 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.
| 24 | 26 | This facility has had 8% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (24 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 8% fewer |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 15 | 16 | This facility has 6% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (15 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 6% better |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 63% | 62% | This facility has 1 percentage point higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (63% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 1% worse Rank #558 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 558th 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.
- October 15, 2025 inspection cited deficiencies that were corrected on site with no complaints substantiated.
- February 26, 2025 annual inspection found seven deficiencies including staffing, training, and background screening failures.
- August 25, 2025 complaint inspection cited one Class 3 deficiency for resident care rights and facility procedures.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Cooking Classes
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for American House The Palms
Places of interest near American House The Palms
2.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Fort Myers's city center to American House The Palms's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.04 miles to nearest hospital (Lee Memorial Hospital)
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Frequently Asked Questions about American House The Palms
What neighborhood is American House The Palms in?
American House The Palms is in the Winkler neighborhood of Fort Myers.
What languages are spoken at American House The Palms?
The team at American House The Palms speaks English and Spanish.
Who is the owner of American House The Palms?
American House The Palms is legally operated by Vop Ft. Myers, LLC, and administered by William Brewster.
Is American House The Palms in a walkable area?
American House The Palms has a walk score of 59. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of American House The Palms?
According to FL state health department records, American House The Palms's license number is 7269.
When does American House The Palms's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, American House The Palms's license expires on April 1, 2028.
Are pets allowed at American House The Palms?
Yes, American House The Palms allows residents to bring their pets.
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