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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: 114The 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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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 KarczmerStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
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$2,500Morgan LeopardStudio / 1 BedA+
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$1,000Amy 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$3,350William BrewsterStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
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$10,000Michelle VillarrealStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
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$37,250Chelsea MulcahyStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
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$18,000Alexa Tryon2 Bed / 3 BedA+
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$3,800Kimberly L. GawnStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
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$2,500Julia M Torres1 Bed / 2 BedA+
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$35,600Cynthia ThompsonStudio / 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$4,500Elizabeth OwenStudio / 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$10,000Michelle VillarrealSuiteA+
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$4,650Yanlienys Pozo PachecoSuite-
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Overview of Amavida at Lakes Park

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.

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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.

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Lehigh Acres

1251 Business Way, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
Overview of Lehigh Acres

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.

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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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Overview of Villa Palms Assisted Living

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.

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Overview of Keystone Place at Beachwalk

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.

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Bayside Senior Living

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

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.

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

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.