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Best Assisted Living in Fort Myers, FL

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 26 assisted living communities in Fort Myers, FL using Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in FL
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Avg Walk Score: 33/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Fort Myers, FL. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 108The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Fort Myers, FL. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).

American House The Palms
AL
IL
MC
RC
Fort Myers (Winkler)
80
Facility 80
FL AVG 89
Rank #582 / 1074
Yes
59
Facility 59
FL AVG 40
Rank #368 / 1486
Vop Ft. Myers, LLC
84
Facility 84
FL AVG 83
Rank #474 / 876
24
62.5%
Facility 62.5%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #568 / 919
29
Facility 29
FL AVG 33
Rank #463 / 919
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #458 / 919
For-Profit$3,350William BrewsterStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Discovery Village at the Forum
AL
IL
MC
Fort Myers (The Forum)
150
Facility 150
FL AVG 89
Rank #135 / 1074
Yes
2
Facility 2
FL AVG 40
Rank #1403 / 1486
Britton (Forum) LLC
84
Facility 84
FL AVG 83
Rank #474 / 876
33
75.8%
Facility 75.8%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #789 / 919
40
Facility 40
FL AVG 33
Rank #612 / 919
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #458 / 919
For-Profit$2,500Julia M Torres1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Cypress Cove At HealthPark Florida
AL
NH
Fort Myers (Cypress Cove)
99
Facility 99
FL AVG 89
Rank #473 / 1074
Yes
19
Facility 19
FL AVG 40
Rank #1109 / 1486
Cypress Cove At Healthpark Florida, Inc
74
Facility 74
FL AVG 83
Rank #679 / 876
32
31.3%
Facility 31.3%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #152 / 919
42
Facility 42
FL AVG 33
Rank #643 / 919
1.3
Facility 1.3
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #557 / 919
Not-For-Profit$18,000Alexa Tryon2 Bed / 3 BedA+
The Gallery at North Port
AL
IL
MC
North Port
108
Facility 108
FL AVG 89
Rank #398 / 1074
Yes
40
Facility 40
FL AVG 40
Rank #725 / 1486
Nx North Port Operator LLC
99
Facility 99
FL AVG 83
Rank #6 / 876
6
0%
Facility 0%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #1 / 919
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 33
Rank #77 / 919
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #167 / 919
Not-For-Profit-Craig KarczmerStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedB+
Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place
AL
IL
Fort Myers
64
Facility 64
FL AVG 89
Rank #682 / 1074
Yes
46
Facility 46
FL AVG 40
Rank #590 / 1486
Mg Fort Myers Subtenant LLC
70
Facility 70
FL AVG 83
Rank #735 / 876
17
76.5%
Facility 76.5%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #794 / 919
23
Facility 23
FL AVG 33
Rank #360 / 919
1.4
Facility 1.4
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #633 / 919
For-Profit$35,600Cynthia ThompsonStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Canterfield of Fort Myers
AL
IL
MC
Fort Myers
130
Facility 130
FL AVG 89
Rank #214 / 1074
No
32
Facility 32
FL AVG 40
Rank #888 / 1486
Canterfield Of Fort Myers, LLC
94
Facility 94
FL AVG 83
Rank #162 / 876
9
77.8%
Facility 77.8%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #804 / 919
8
Facility 8
FL AVG 33
Rank #106 / 919
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #64 / 919
For-Profit$1,000Amy Smith--
American House Fort Myers
AL
MC
Fort Myers
143
Facility 143
FL AVG 89
Rank #164 / 1074
No
30
Facility 30
FL AVG 40
Rank #915 / 1486
Madison American Fort Myers Trs, LLC
82
Facility 82
FL AVG 83
Rank #530 / 876
31
74.2%
Facility 74.2%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #758 / 919
40
Facility 40
FL AVG 33
Rank #612 / 919
1.3
Facility 1.3
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #557 / 919
For-Profit$3,800Kimberly L. GawnStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Lehigh Acres
AL
RC
Lehigh Acres (Alabama)
42
Facility 42
FL AVG 89
Rank #804 / 1074
Yes
64
Facility 64
FL AVG 40
Rank #291 / 1486
Lehigh Acres Al, LLC
82
Facility 82
FL AVG 83
Rank #530 / 876
27
59.3%
Facility 59.3%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #517 / 919
41
Facility 41
FL AVG 33
Rank #631 / 919
1.5
Facility 1.5
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #695 / 919
For-Profit$4,500Elizabeth OwenStudio / 1 Bed-
Discovery Commons Cypress Pointe
AL
MC
RC
Fort Myers
155
Facility 155
FL AVG 89
Rank #126 / 1074
Yes
52
Facility 52
FL AVG 40
Rank #484 / 1486
Britton (Forum) Trs LLC
83
Facility 83
FL AVG 83
Rank #496 / 876
18
55.6%
Facility 55.6%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #443 / 919
33
Facility 33
FL AVG 33
Rank #514 / 919
1.8
Facility 1.8
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #812 / 919
For-Profit$10,000Michelle VillarrealStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake
AL
MC
Fort Myers
190
Facility 190
FL AVG 89
Rank #47 / 1074
Yes
56
Facility 56
FL AVG 40
Rank #407 / 1486
Emeritus Corporation
65
Facility 65
FL AVG 83
Rank #791 / 876
58
56.9%
Facility 56.9%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #469 / 919
61
Facility 61
FL AVG 33
Rank #794 / 919
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #331 / 919
For-Profit$37,250Chelsea MulcahyStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Calusa Harbour
AL
IL
Fort Myers (First Street)
175
Facility 175
FL AVG 89
Rank #84 / 1074
Yes
50
Facility 50
FL AVG 40
Rank #524 / 1486
Snh Se Tenant Trs, Inc
87
Facility 87
FL AVG 83
Rank #410 / 876
34
38.2%
Facility 38.2%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #213 / 919
40
Facility 40
FL AVG 33
Rank #612 / 919
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #458 / 919
For-Profit$2,500Morgan LeopardStudio / 1 BedA+
Villa Palms Assisted Living
AL
HC
RC
Fort Myers
19
Facility 19
FL AVG 89
Rank #883 / 1074
Yes
30
Facility 30
FL AVG 40
Rank #915 / 1486
Cape Chateau 2 Alf LLC
74
Facility 74
FL AVG 83
Rank #679 / 876
34
76.5%
Facility 76.5%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #794 / 919
60
Facility 60
FL AVG 33
Rank #791 / 919
1.8
Facility 1.8
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #812 / 919
For-Profit$4,650Yanlienys Pozo PachecoSuite-
Bayshore Guest Home & Gardens
AL
NH
Nokomis
-Yes
25
Facility 25
FL AVG 40
Rank #992 / 1486
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The Opal at Lakes Park
AL
Fort Myers (Lakewood Boulevard)
75
Facility 75
FL AVG 89
Rank #615 / 1074
No
11
Facility 11
FL AVG 40
Rank #1244 / 1486
Fort Myers Osl Property LLC
79
Facility 79
FL AVG 83
Rank #589 / 876
30
70%
Facility 70%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #697 / 919
41
Facility 41
FL AVG 33
Rank #631 / 919
1.4
Facility 1.4
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #633 / 919
For-Profit$4,250Brenda Shadowen--
Discovery Commons Cypress Point
AL
MC
RC
Fort Myers
155
Facility 155
FL AVG 89
Rank #126 / 1074
Yes
56
Facility 56
FL AVG 40
Rank #407 / 1486
Britton (Forum) Trs LLC
83
Facility 83
FL AVG 83
Rank #496 / 876
18
55.6%
Facility 55.6%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #443 / 919
33
Facility 33
FL AVG 33
Rank #514 / 919
1.8
Facility 1.8
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #812 / 919
For-Profit$10,000Michelle VillarrealSuiteA+
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Overview of Calusa Harbour

In Fort Myers, Florida, Calusa Harbour is renowned for offering a diverse range of services, including assisted living, independent living, outpatient care, and respite care. The home prides itself on providing an unparalleled living experience reminiscent of a luxurious cruise. Nestled in this vibrant community, seniors can relish breathtaking sunsets daily, making it a haven for anyone seeking a dream-like home during their golden years.

From a state-of-the-art movie theater and fitness center to an inviting outdoor pool, residents have access to a host of recreational options tailored for their well-being. The community embraces the therapeutic power of pets, creating a pet-friendly environment where companionship knows no bounds. Engaging activities like happy hours and concierge services enrich residents’ social lives, fostering a sense of belonging and connection. Moreover, the presence of a chapel, beauty salon, barbershop, and restaurant-style dining elevates the living experience, ensuring that Calusa Harbour remains a prime choice for seniors.

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Overview of Villa Palms Assisted Living

Villa Palms Assisted Living Facility is a timeless haven in the vibrant Fort Myers, Florida, offering affordable assisted living services. Beyond its classic charm, this family-owned and operated home prioritizes a relaxing environment and home-cooked meals for its residents. The facility is known for its competent team that excels in communication with families, providing personalized activities to keep residents engaged, and offering flexible dining options in an open dining setting.

With an emphasis on resident well-being, Villa Palms ensures a secure living space with features like an emergency call or response system in each room, smoke and heat detectors, and furnished or unfurnished rooms. They go the extra mile by providing assistance with medications, daily housekeeping, and laundry services. The facility is not only a home-like environment but also extends its services to respite care and hospice care, specializing in these areas. For seniors seeking a welcoming and supportive community, Villa Palms Assisted Living Facility stands out as an ideal choice for assisted senior living services.

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Overview of Amavida at Lakes Park

Peacefully nestled in the quiet setting of Fort Myers, FL, Amavida at Lakes Park is a blissful retreat that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community has beautifully furnished and spacious apartments and villas, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Residents have a worry-free lifestyle with weekly housekeeping and maintenance services.

Encouraging residents to live an active and vibrant lifestyle, a carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted. Delectable and healthy dining options are available to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community’s comprehensive services and extensive amenities make it an ideal retirement option.

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Overview of Shell Point Retirement Community

Shell Point Retirement Community in Fort Myers, Florida, offers a vibrant, resort-style senior living experience with award-winning amenities and lifecare services. They provide residents with a fulfilling lifestyle supported by dedicated professionals, ensuring comfort, wellness, and various recreational activities. With a commitment to lifecare, including assisted living and skilled nursing, Shell Point values trust, security, and fulfilling experiences, providing residents with peace of mind for their future.

The community boasts a tropical paradise assisted living setting with waterfront residences, resort amenities, and convenient healthcare services. Residents enjoy boating, golfing, and other recreational activities alongside access to medical centers, specialty physicians, and a full-service pharmacy. With various neighborhoods to choose from, each offering unique views and lifestyle options, Shell Point provides a dynamic and enriching environment for retirees to thrive.

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Overview of Amavida Senior Living

Amavida Senior Living provides a comfortable community in their independent living, assisted living, and memory care community. The luxurious resort-style environment creates a lifestyle that aims to provide an enjoyable lifestyle that cultivates individuality and growth. Amavida Senior Living is ideal for those seeking adventure, purpose, and carefree living, surrounded by a lush tropical setting that inspires residents to thrive.

The retirement community offers comprehensive services that focus on enhancing and enriching the daily living of its residents 24/7. These include engaging programs, social activities, chef-inspired meals, maintenance, and housekeeping services. Amenities include enhanced apartments or spacious cottages, a library, courtyards, a wellness studio, a recreational room, and the exclusive aquaVida clubhouse.

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Bayside Senior Living

3501 Hancock Bridge Pkwy, North Fort Myers, FL 33903
Overview of Bayside Senior Living

A community centered on each resident’s holistic wellness, Bayside Senior promotes an enhanced and enriched lifestyle for assisted living and memory care seniors. Residents are guaranteed to receive compassionate, kind, quality care that fulfills their needs. Bayside Senior Living is a vibrant community that strives to put its residents first and engage them to live purposeful lives.
The lifestyle is focused on personalized care services that encourage individuals to continue living a worry-free lifestyle. Its essential services include daily meals provided, guest meals devoured at their restaurant-style dining, and WiFi access throughout the building. Some apartments have wheelchair-accessible showers, kitchenettes, and satellite TV– all designed to make the building and community accessible to everyone.

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Overview of Bayshore Guest Home & Gardens

Bayshore Guest Home & Gardens Assisted Living Facility is a compassionate and inviting community dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to seniors in a picturesque and comfortable environment. Situated amidst lush gardens and serene surroundings, our facility is designed to create a peaceful and nurturing atmosphere that promotes both physical well-being and emotional fulfillment. Their team of experienced senior caretakers is committed to enhancing the lives of residents by offering personalized assistance with daily activities, while fostering a sense of belonging and engagement through various enriching programs and social activities.

At Bayshore Guest Home & Gardens Assisted Living Facility, they  prioritize the comfort and dignity of each resident. Their thoughtfully designed accommodations offer a blend of privacy and community, ensuring that residents feel at ease while maintaining their independence. From comfortable private rooms to communal spaces that encourage social interaction, every aspect of our facility is aimed at creating a warm and supportive home-like environment. With a focus on holistic care, a range of services is provided to meet individual needs, promoting a balanced lifestyle that values health, happiness, and a strong sense of community.

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Overview of Faithful Friends of North Port LLC

Nestled in a serene area in North port, FL, Faithful Friends of North Port LLC is a welcoming senior living community that offers assisted living services to independent residents who can benefit from extra care and assistance. The community makes sure residents are well-cared for with the help of a dedicated team that provides various care services, including assistance with daily living activities. Ensuring residents’ safety, the community provides residents with inviting accommodations designed to provide utmost convenience and comfort.

Committed to improving residents’ quality of life, the community makes sure residents are presented with plenty of opportunities to stay connected, active, and stimulated through a variety of activities. With exceptional care and convenient supportive services, residents of Faithful Friends of North Port LLC are guaranteed to thrive and live the lifestyle they deserve and desire.

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Overview of The Opal at Lakes Park

Discover an exceptional stay with the Opal at Lakes Park located in Fort Mayers, FL. This inviting senior living community provides professional senior care. Here, residents can choose from a variety of luxurious accommodations tailored to their needs. Having a trained and engaged team, residents are assured of receiving focused attention and care on a 24-hour basis.

Explore its above-and-beyond amenities and services including delightful home-made meals, personalized care to meet individual needs, medical assistance and preferred pharmacy, on-site physician, and specialty providers, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, mobile laboratory and diagnostic services, and a lot more. Meet new friends and create lasting relationships through its full-packed social events. With the Opal at Lakes Park, seniors can surely enjoy an exceptional retirement.

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Overview of Discovery Commons Cypress Point

Discover a vacation-style retirement at Discovery Commons Cypress Point is an elegant senior living community in Fort Myers, FL that offers a vibrant environment for assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Residents can choose from elegant suites, one- and two-bedroom apartments with high-end finishes and ample storage space. Regular housekeeping, linen services, and free, scheduled transportation helps residents live a carefree lifestyle with more time for exploring new things or continuing their passions.

Prioritizing its residents’ welfare, the community provides a variety of activities, group trips, clubs, and conveniently designed amenities, complemented with access to personalized care services. Residents can indulge in gourmet-quality dining, get a makeover at the salon, participate in senior-specific wellness & group workout classes, or enjoy the refreshing air by the picturesque courtyards. With friendly residents, a dedicated team and excellent amenities, residents here are guaranteed to thrive and live a happy life.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Fort Myers, FL

What is the average cost of assisted living in Fort Myers, FL?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Fort Myers, FL is approximately $4,800. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Fort Myers, FL?

Assisted living in Fort Myers, FL typically ranges from $4,000–$6,500 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Fort Myers, FL?

Assisted living facilities in Fort Myers, FL typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

How many licensed assisted living facilities are there in Fort Myers, FL?

According to state licensing records, there are approximately ~20–30 licensed assisted living facilities in Fort Myers, FL.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Florida?

Assisted living in Florida supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Florida?

Assisted living in Florida is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Florida Medicaid cover assisted living?

Florida Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Florida) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.