
Compare Assisted Living around Fort Myers (Metro Area)
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.
| The Preserve | AL MC NH SNF | Fort Myers | 38
Facility
38
FL AVG
88
Rank
#813 / 1058 | Yes |
9
Facility
9
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1283 / 1487 | Voa Lee County Health Care Facility, Inc | 97
Facility
97
FL AVG
83
Rank
#68 / 876 | 7 | 57.1%
Facility
57.1%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#461 / 907 | 7
Facility
7
FL AVG
33
Rank
#83 / 907 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#158 / 907 | Not-For-Profit | - | William Boyd | - | - |
| The Gallery at North Port | AL IL MC | North Port | 108
Facility
108
FL AVG
88
Rank
#389 / 1058 | Yes |
40
Facility
40
FL AVG
40
Rank
#726 / 1487 | Nx North Port Operator LLC | 99
Facility
99
FL AVG
83
Rank
#6 / 876 | 6 | 0%
Facility
0%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#1 / 907 | 6
Facility
6
FL AVG
33
Rank
#68 / 907 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#158 / 907 | Not-For-Profit | - | Craig Karczmer | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Calusa Harbour | AL IL | Fort Myers (First Street) | 175
Facility
175
FL AVG
88
Rank
#81 / 1058 | Yes |
50
Facility
50
FL AVG
40
Rank
#524 / 1487 | 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
#205 / 907 | 40
Facility
40
FL AVG
33
Rank
#601 / 907 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#446 / 907 | For-Profit | $2,500 | Morgan Leopard | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ |
| Canterfield of Fort Myers | AL IL MC | Fort Myers | 130
Facility
130
FL AVG
88
Rank
#210 / 1058 | Yes |
32
Facility
32
FL AVG
40
Rank
#889 / 1487 | 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
#793 / 907 | 8
Facility
8
FL AVG
33
Rank
#97 / 907 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#55 / 907 | For-Profit | $1,000 | Amy Smith | - | - |
| American House The Palms | AL IL MC RC | Fort Myers (Winkler) | 80
Facility
80
FL AVG
88
Rank
#570 / 1058 | Yes |
59
Facility
59
FL AVG
40
Rank
#368 / 1487 | Vop Ft. Myers, LLC | 84
Facility
84
FL AVG
83
Rank
#474 / 876 | 24 | 62.5%
Facility
62.5%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#558 / 907 | 29
Facility
29
FL AVG
33
Rank
#453 / 907 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#446 / 907 | For-Profit | $3,350 | William Brewster | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Discovery Commons Cypress Pointe | AL MC RC | Fort Myers | 155
Facility
155
FL AVG
88
Rank
#123 / 1058 | Yes |
52
Facility
52
FL AVG
40
Rank
#484 / 1487 | Britton (Forum) Trs LLC | 83
Facility
83
FL AVG
83
Rank
#496 / 876 | 18 | 55.6%
Facility
55.6%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#434 / 907 | 33
Facility
33
FL AVG
33
Rank
#504 / 907 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#799 / 907 | For-Profit | $10,000 | Michelle Villarreal | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake | AL MC | Fort Myers | 190
Facility
190
FL AVG
88
Rank
#47 / 1058 | Yes |
56
Facility
56
FL AVG
40
Rank
#407 / 1487 | Emeritus Corporation | 65
Facility
65
FL AVG
83
Rank
#791 / 876 | 58 | 56.9%
Facility
56.9%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#460 / 907 | 61
Facility
61
FL AVG
33
Rank
#782 / 907 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#320 / 907 | For-Profit | $37,250 | Chelsea Mulcahy | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Cypress Cove At HealthPark Florida | AL IL MC NH SNF | Fort Myers (Cypress Cove) | 99
Facility
99
FL AVG
88
Rank
#464 / 1058 | Yes |
19
Facility
19
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1110 / 1487 | 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
#144 / 907 | 42
Facility
42
FL AVG
33
Rank
#632 / 907 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#545 / 907 | Not-For-Profit | $18,000 | Alexa Tryon | 2 Bed / 3 Bed | A+ |
| American House Fort Myers | AL MC | Fort Myers | 143
Facility
143
FL AVG
88
Rank
#161 / 1058 | Yes |
30
Facility
30
FL AVG
40
Rank
#916 / 1487 | 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
#747 / 907 | 40
Facility
40
FL AVG
33
Rank
#601 / 907 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#545 / 907 | For-Profit | $3,800 | Kimberly L. Gawn | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Discovery Village at the Forum | AL IL MC | Fort Myers (The Forum) | 150
Facility
150
FL AVG
88
Rank
#132 / 1058 | Yes |
2
Facility
2
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1404 / 1487 | Britton (Forum) LLC | 84
Facility
84
FL AVG
83
Rank
#474 / 876 | 33 | 75.8%
Facility
75.8%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#778 / 907 | 40
Facility
40
FL AVG
33
Rank
#601 / 907 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#446 / 907 | For-Profit | $2,500 | Julia M Torres | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Amavida at Lakes Park | AL IL MC | Fort Myers | 185
Facility
185
FL AVG
88
Rank
#51 / 1058 | No |
37
Facility
37
FL AVG
40
Rank
#788 / 1487 | Amavida Operator, LLC | 99
Facility
99
FL AVG
83
Rank
#6 / 876 | 8 | 25%
Facility
25%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#105 / 907 | 7
Facility
7
FL AVG
33
Rank
#83 / 907 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#55 / 907 | For-Profit | - | Sheri Ann Robinson Francis | - | - |
| Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place | AL IL | Fort Myers | 64
Facility
64
FL AVG
88
Rank
#668 / 1058 | Yes |
46
Facility
46
FL AVG
40
Rank
#590 / 1487 | 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
#783 / 907 | 23
Facility
23
FL AVG
33
Rank
#351 / 907 | 1.4
Facility
1.4
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#621 / 907 | For-Profit | $35,600 | Cynthia Thompson | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Lehigh Acres | AL RC | Lehigh Acres (Alabama) | 42
Facility
42
FL AVG
88
Rank
#788 / 1058 | Yes |
64
Facility
64
FL AVG
40
Rank
#291 / 1487 | Lehigh Acres Al, LLC | 82
Facility
82
FL AVG
83
Rank
#530 / 876 | 27 | 59.3%
Facility
59.3%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#508 / 907 | 41
Facility
41
FL AVG
33
Rank
#620 / 907 | 1.5
Facility
1.5
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#683 / 907 | For-Profit | $4,500 | Elizabeth Owen | Studio / 1 Bed | - |
| Discovery Commons Cypress Point | AL MC RC | Fort Myers | 155
Facility
155
FL AVG
88
Rank
#123 / 1058 | Yes |
56
Facility
56
FL AVG
40
Rank
#407 / 1487 | Britton (Forum) Trs LLC | 83
Facility
83
FL AVG
83
Rank
#496 / 876 | 18 | 55.6%
Facility
55.6%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#434 / 907 | 33
Facility
33
FL AVG
33
Rank
#504 / 907 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#799 / 907 | For-Profit | $10,000 | Michelle Villarreal | Suite | A+ |
| Villa Palms Assisted Living | AL HOS RC | Fort Myers | 19
Facility
19
FL AVG
88
Rank
#867 / 1058 | Yes |
30
Facility
30
FL AVG
40
Rank
#916 / 1487 | 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
#783 / 907 | 60
Facility
60
FL AVG
33
Rank
#779 / 907 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#799 / 907 | For-Profit | $4,650 | Yanlienys Pozo Pacheco | Suite | - |
Situated on Calistoble Loop in an area with moderate car dependency and some walkable access to nearby services, Amavida at Lakes Park is a residential community in Fort Myers operated by Amavida Operator, LLC. With 185 beds, the home provides a significant, established setting for residents needing wide supportive care and services. It’s administered by Sheri Ann Robinson Francis.
Respite care, nursing services, and 24-hour staffing are among the community offerings. It’s then a practical choice for families seeking short-term care support or longer-term residential placement with on-site clinical oversight. This combination of services mirrors a dedication to meeting urgent and continuous healthcare needs within a residential setting. Dining at Amavida at Lakes Park includes a fine dining restaurant and casual dining areas, allowing residents a variety in how and where they enjoy meals. The community hosts daily activities and events, supporting an active daily rhythm and regular opportunities for social engagement and programming. A Walk Score of 37 means some errands are accessible on foot, with most needing a vehicle. For visiting family members, the Fort Myers location offers straightforward access from the surrounding area.
Facility inspections indicate a robust compliance baseline. While a brief inspection noted one deficiency centered on infection control procedures, follow-up inspection affirmed the matter was promptly resolved. Across the preceding several years, Amavida at Lakes Park maintained no cited deficiencies, showing sustained operational standards and attention to regulatory requirements.
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.
Located in Lehigh Acres, Florida, Lehigh Acres Assisted Living stands as a dedicated senior living community offering Assisted Living and Respite Care for seniors in the area. Committed to enhancing the lives of its residents, the community provides a variety of age-friendly amenities, including a dynamic senior center and numerous assisted living facilities. Being a pet-friendly community, Lehigh Acres Assisted Living creates a welcoming environment for residents and their furry companions.
A diverse range of activities and events ensures residents stay engaged and active, fostering both mental and physical well-being. Organizing engaging excursions, such as scenic outings in the Fort Myers area, the community encourages everyone to thrive and enjoy a fulfilling retirement. Lehigh Acres Assisted Living presents one-bedroom and studio apartments designed to offer privacy and ample space for personal items. Conveniently located steps away from amenities, activities, and dining options, these living spaces are complemented by lovely outdoor areas where residents can relax, socialize, and bask in the fresh air and sunshine. Set in a prime location, this community emerges as an ideal retirement option for seniors who appreciate the outdoors, offering a vibrant and supportive community for residents to call home.
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.
Located about 7.5 miles from downtown Fort Myers, Florida, Villa Palms Assisted Living is a family-owned assisted living community with 19 beds and private suites. The community is operated by Cape Chateau 2 ALF LLC and administered by Yanlienys Pozo Pacheco. Along with assisted living, it also offers respite care and hospice care. Its smaller size creates a home-like setting where residents and staff can get to know one another more closely than in a larger community.
Residents receive medication assistance, housekeeping, and laundry services as part of daily care. Every room has an emergency response system, smoke and heat detectors, and rooms are available either furnished or unfurnished. Staff speak both English and Spanish, helping make communication easier for Spanish-speaking residents and families. Transportation services are available. Residents can join in fitness and recreation programs. There is also a full calendar of activities that includes arts and crafts, dancing, exercise classes, gardening, music programs, and social outings.
Home-cooked meals are served in an open dining area with flexible meal times, giving residents more freedom to follow their own daily routine. Pets are welcome in the community, allowing residents to keep a companion animal after moving in.
Villa Palms accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, HMO plans, and Veterans Affairs benefits, giving families several ways to help pay for care. State inspections conducted by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration have most often focused on staffing, staff training, and background screening. Some inspections have also reviewed medication assistance, admissions, and recordkeeping.
The area has a Walk Score of 30, which is somewhat walkable. A few nearby places can be reached on foot, but most errands require a car.
Keystone Place at Beachwalk is a family-owned and operated retirement community in Fort Myers, FL, that offers a wide range of care options, ranging from independent living to memory care. The community continuously promotes a warm and home-like environment, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay. With 24-hour assistance, restaurant-style dining, and on-site wellness services, residents can maintain their independence without hassles. Through personalized care plans, accompanied by a high caregiver-to-resident ratio, residents can rest assured of receiving the utmost attention and care for their unique needs.
Mind-stimulating games, exercise classes, and various events aim to help improve residents’ cognition and maintain holistic wellness. The community also features state-of-the-art amenities, including a fitness center, an activity center, and an accessible outdoor courtyard for residents’ leisure. Surrounded by restaurants, bus stops, and shops, the community ensures accessibility and convenience. This retirement community has high standards of care, making it one of the best options for senior living in Florida.
Located in the Hancock neighborhood of North Fort Myers, Florida, Bayside Senior Living is an assisted living and memory care community at 3501 Hancock Bridge Parkway. The community is about 2. 56 miles from Lee Memorial Hospital, providing residents and families with convenient access to nearby hospital care. It offers both assisted living and memory care in one location, which can be helpful if residents’ care needs change over time.
The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 43 out of 100, which is somewhat walkable. A few nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, but most errands and outings require a car. Families planning regular visits may find this helpful when considering travel around the area.
Residents enjoy daily meals. Restaurant-style dining is available for visiting family and guests. Wi-Fi is provided throughout the community, making it easy to stay connected with family and friends. Some apartments also include wheelchair-accessible showers, kitchenettes, and satellite television, adding extra comfort and convenience.
The community’s location near Hancock Bridge Parkway makes it convenient for family and friends visiting from around the Fort Myers area.
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.
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.
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.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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.
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.
What is assisted living?
Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

















