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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 22 independent living communities in Fort Myers, FL using FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in FL
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Avg Walk Score: 35/ 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: 125The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Fort Myers, FL. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Independent 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 Gallery at North Port
IL
AL
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
IL
AL
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
IL
AL
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
IL
AL
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+
Cypress Cove At HealthPark Florida
IL
AL
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+
Discovery Village at the Forum
IL
AL
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
IL
AL
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
IL
AL
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-
Fort Myers Independent Living
IL
Fort Myers
-No
75
Facility 75
FL AVG 40
Rank #151 / 1487
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Keystone Place at Beachwalk
IL
AL
MC
Fort Myers
135
Facility 135
FL AVG 88
Rank #189 / 1058
No
57
Facility 57
FL AVG 40
Rank #393 / 1487
Keystone Place At Beachwalk, LLC
82
Facility 82
FL AVG 83
Rank #530 / 876
22
63.6%
Facility 63.6%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #570 / 907
36
Facility 36
FL AVG 33
Rank #543 / 907
1.6
Facility 1.6
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #727 / 907
For-Profit$6,400Jennifer GlassStudio / 1 Bed-
Brookdale College Parkway
IL
Fort Myers (College Parkway)
-Yes
49
Facility 49
FL AVG 40
Rank #540 / 1487
----------A+
Ft Myers Presbyterian Community
IL
Fort Myers (West 1St Street)
-No
49
Facility 49
FL AVG 40
Rank #540 / 1487
---------Studio / 1 Bed-
St. John XXIII Villas
IL
Fort Myers
-Yes
43
Facility 43
FL AVG 40
Rank #667 / 1487
---------1 Bed-
Springwood Court
IL
Fort Myers
-Yes
41
Facility 41
FL AVG 40
Rank #702 / 1487
---------1 Bed-
The Summit of Fort Myers
IL
RC
Fort Myers
-Yes
27
Facility 27
FL AVG 40
Rank #955 / 1487
------For-Profit--1 Bed / 2 Bed-
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Overview of Brookdale College Parkway

Settling in the serene neighborhood of College Parkway, Fort Myers, FL, Brookdale College Parkway is an ideal senior living community that offers independent living. Featuring a wide range of floor plans, the community provides comfortable and secure residences. With a team of kind and dedicated professionals, residents receive proper care and assistance 24/7.

Brookdale College Parkway fosters a warm and inviting environment, providing seniors with a wide array of opportunities to discover new interests. Prepare your meals or dine with friends at the community dining room with healthy and delicious meals served. The pet-friendly community aims to enhance its residents’ wellness and provide them the perfect place for relaxation with its wonderful amenities including a beauty and barbershop, a courtyard and garden, an outdoor pool, a therapy room, a game room, a fishing pond, computers, a library, a greenhouse, an arts and crafts studio, and walking paths.

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Overview of Ft Myers Presbyterian Community

Overlooking the scenic setting of Fort Myers, FL, Fort Myers Presbyterian Community is a specially designed community that offers independent living. The community has affordable and specially designed studio and one-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Residents can keep their peace of mind with maintenance and other household services.

With thriving local amenities and recreation sites, residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections. Residents also enjoy a variety of dining options with delicious and well-balanced dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those looking to live independently in retirement, especially with its state-of-the-art amenities.

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Overview of St. John XXIII Villas

Conveniently located in the thriving neighborhood of Fort Myers, FL, St. John XXIII Villas is a blissful retreat that offers independent living. Those 62+ can find the accommodation that best suits their preferences with purposely built and spacious one-bedroom floor plans. Income restrictions are also utilized to ease financial burdens.

Here, residents can spend their days as they please with a well-thought-out calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs. Delightful restaurants and shops also surround the area, providing residents with various dining options for their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s vibrant and welcoming environment creates the ideal setting for residents to flourish in retirement.

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Overview of Springwood Court

Conveniently settled in the neighborhood of Fort Myers, Florida, Springwood Court is a blissful senior living community that offers assisted living and seasonal stays. Residents enjoy the comfort of carefully curated accommodations, including studios and one-bedroom with private kitchenettes and bathrooms. Trained team members are available to provide support 24/7, giving residents peace of mind.

With regular health and wellness assessments, in-home doctors visits, and therapies, residents’ wellness are prioritized. Residents can leave their tedious routines behind with housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and maintenance available on-site. Amenities like full-service beauty salon, lifestyle and wellness activity areas, landscaped courtyards and patio areas, and inviting family rooms, ensures residents have plenty of spaces for exploration.

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The Summit of Fort Myers

1499 S Brandywine Cir, Fort Myers, FL 33919
Overview of The Summit of Fort Myers

The Summit of Fort Myers is an independent living community in Fort Myers, FL, that strives to provide a maintenance-free lifestyle for older adults. A variety of purposely designed one and two-bedroom apartments are set in a welcoming environment, ensuring older adults feel at home. The community also offers all-inclusive restaurant-style dining, household and maintenance services, and a 24-hour emergency call system to enrich residents’ living experiences. Here, residents can maintain their independence with ease, as the community provides high-quality services and state-of-the-art amenities dedicated to an active and healthy lifestyle. 

Arts and crafts, social gatherings, and fitness programs are among the activities that residents can participate in to spend their days happily. A saltwater pool, pet-friendly spaces, and a putting green are also available, encouraging residents to live actively and interact with their peers. With its beautiful setting near Fort Myers Beach and convenient access to Health Park Medical Center, the community is an ideal retirement option. As one of the finest options for retirement in Florida, this independent living community continuously provides exceptional services to help older adults maintain their independence with ease. 

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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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Overview of Villa Vincente Apartments

Spend your golden years at Villa Vicente Apartments, an idyllic retreat in Fort Myers, FL, that offers independent living. Residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort and safety with a variety of purposely built one-bedroom floor plans. On-site maintenance and laundry spaces are also available, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.

With a thoughtfully curated calendar of enriching programs and exciting events, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. A fully equipped kitchen is provided in each unit, allowing residents to prepare meals according to their dietary needs and preferences. This pet-friendly community has a library, picnic tables, a bark park, a sparkling fountain, and a beautiful butterfly garden.

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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 Fountain Crest Retirement Senior Living

Enjoy a vacation-like retirement with the astounding senior living community of Fountain Crest in Taylor Lane, Lehigh Acres, FL, offering retirement living. The community features meticulously designed and spacious studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences, promising comfort and security like no other. A compassionate and highly trained team is committed to enhancing residents’ quality of life and provides round-the-clock care and support for their special needs and aspirations.

Lead a meaningful life and do the things you love with a full slate of enjoyable activities and enriching programs that highlight seniors’ interests and strengths. Eat well and feel good with delightful dining options catering to dietary needs and tastes. Fountain Crest is filled with incredible amenities and welcoming spaces for seniors to maintain an active and well-connected lifestyle.

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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 Independent Living in Fort Myers, FL

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

The average monthly cost of independent living in Fort Myers, FL is approximately $1,870. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

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

Independent living in Fort Myers, FL typically ranges from $467 - $4,356 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 22 independent living communities in Fort Myers, FL. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Fort Myers, FL?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Fort Myers, FL, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Fort Myers, FL?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.