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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 25 memory care 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 memory care 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: 118The 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
MC
AL
IL
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
MC
AL
IL
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+
The Gallery at North Port
MC
AL
IL
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+
Canterfield of Fort Myers
MC
AL
IL
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
MC
AL
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+
Discovery Commons Cypress Pointe
MC
AL
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 The Colony
MC
Fort Myers
38
Facility 38
FL AVG 89
Rank #829 / 1074
Yes
15
Facility 15
FL AVG 40
Rank #1174 / 1486
Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc
82
Facility 82
FL AVG 83
Rank #530 / 876
34
55.9%
Facility 55.9%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #449 / 919
40
Facility 40
FL AVG 33
Rank #612 / 919
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #458 / 919
For-Profit$6,000Chelsea MulcahyStudioA+
Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake
MC
AL
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+
Healthpark Senior Living
MC
NH
RC
Fort Myers (Caloosahatchee)
70
Facility 70
FL AVG 89
Rank #645 / 1074
Yes
18
Facility 18
FL AVG 40
Rank #1129 / 1486
Fort Myers Sl Opco LLC
64
Facility 64
FL AVG 83
Rank #810 / 876
73
71.2%
Facility 71.2%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #716 / 919
82
Facility 82
FL AVG 33
Rank #859 / 919
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #331 / 919
For-Profit$54,175Karla Power1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Discovery Commons Cypress Point
MC
AL
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+
The Preserve
MC
AL
NC
NH
Fort Myers
38
Facility 38
FL AVG 89
Rank #829 / 1074
No
9
Facility 9
FL AVG 40
Rank #1282 / 1486
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 #470 / 919
7
Facility 7
FL AVG 33
Rank #92 / 919
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #167 / 919
Not-For-Profit-William Boyd--
Amavida at Lakes Park
MC
AL
IL
Fort Myers
185
Facility 185
FL AVG 89
Rank #51 / 1074
No
37
Facility 37
FL AVG 40
Rank #787 / 1486
Amavida Operator, LLC
99
Facility 99
FL AVG 83
Rank #6 / 876
8
25%
Facility 25%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #113 / 919
7
Facility 7
FL AVG 33
Rank #92 / 919
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #64 / 919
For-Profit-Sheri Ann Robinson Francis--
Keystone Place at Beachwalk
MC
AL
IL
Fort Myers
135
Facility 135
FL AVG 89
Rank #192 / 1074
No
57
Facility 57
FL AVG 40
Rank #393 / 1486
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 #580 / 919
36
Facility 36
FL AVG 33
Rank #553 / 919
1.6
Facility 1.6
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #740 / 919
For-Profit$6,400Jennifer GlassStudio / 1 Bed-
Healthpark Senior Living
MC
RC
Fort Myers
70
Facility 70
FL AVG 89
Rank #645 / 1074
No
37
Facility 37
FL AVG 40
Rank #787 / 1486
Fort Myers Sl Opco LLC
74
Facility 74
FL AVG 83
Rank #679 / 876
73
71.2%
Facility 71.2%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #716 / 919
82
Facility 82
FL AVG 33
Rank #859 / 919
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #331 / 919
For-Profit$54,175Karla Power--
Arden Courts Ft. Myers
MC
AL
Fort Myers (Mcgregor Boulevard)
56
Facility 56
FL AVG 89
Rank #740 / 1074
No
15
Facility 15
FL AVG 40
Rank #1174 / 1486
Arden Courts 15950 Mcgregor Boulevard, LLC
82
Facility 82
FL AVG 83
Rank #530 / 876
24
37.5%
Facility 37.5%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #201 / 919
23
Facility 23
FL AVG 33
Rank #360 / 919
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #167 / 919
For-Profit$10,625Natalia HermansenShared Rooms-
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Overview of American House the Palms

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.

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Overview of Discovery Village at the Forum

An exceptional senior living experience awaits at Discovery Village At The Forum, nestled in the heart of Fort Myers, Florida, where a carefree lifestyle brims with companionship, joy, and a plethora of enriching activities. The beautifully appointed apartment homes at Discovery Village showcase lavish details such as granite counters, designer flooring, and custom closet systems, accompanied by state-of-the-art keyless door access cards for added security and convenience. Yet, it’s not just about luxurious interiors; the Grande Clubhouse beckons residents with its graceful dining spaces, club rooms, and various captivating activities. Independent Living offers a selection of floor plans for those who relish independence, from the spacious St. John Two Bedroom to the cozy Aruba Two Bedroom. Assisted Living extends personalized care, 24-hour nursing, and an onsite Medicare-certified Home Healthcare Agency for those seeking additional support.

The thoughtfully designed SHINE® Memory Care caters to residents facing dementia challenges, emphasizing engagement and enjoyment in a warm and compassionate setting. Transportation is seamless, managed by the attentive concierge staff, handling everything from dinner reservations to heartfelt gestures like sending flowers to loved ones. Step into this resort-style community with outdoor dining areas, poolside cabanas, a bar and bistro, fitness facilities, a cinema, and a beauty parlor. At Discovery Village At The Forum, seniors thrive amidst a world of comfort, camaraderie, and endless possibilities. Beyond exquisite apartments, Discovery Village spoils residents with exclusive lifestyle programs. From delectable chef-prepared meals served on elegant chinaware to vibrant events like BINGO and the Discovery Singing Club, life here is an extraordinary experience. Impeccable housekeeping maintains a sparkling home while the dedicated health and wellness team attends to physical, mental, and spiritual needs.

 

AL License #12420

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Overview of The Gallery at North Port

The Gallery at North Port is a senior living community located in beautiful Sarasota County, offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care living options. We have several amenities and services to ensure the comfort and well-being of our residents, including 24-hour on-site clinical staff, daily activities, housekeeping, landscaping services, and a resort-style pool for relaxation and entertainment. Our residents can enjoy the cocktail bar, bocce ball court, movie theater room, walking trails, and wine room, among others.

We also offer personalized assistance, design and downsizing services, a full-service salon, private dining, transportation services, gardening clubs, and laundry services, among others. We take pride in being a pet-friendly community that welcomes pets of all shapes and sizes, as we understand that pets bring joy, companionship, and love to our residents’ lives.

At The Gallery at North Port, our goal is to create a vibrant, engaging lifestyle for our seniors that promotes socialization, relaxation, and personalized care. Our team dedicates themselves to empowering our residents to maintain their independence and live a fulfilling and meaningful life on their own terms.

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Overview of Canterfield of Fort Myers

Canterfield of Fort Myers provides a comfortable community in their independent living, assisted living, and memory care community. The luxurious retirement home creates a lifestyle that aims to provide an enjoyable lifestyle that cultivates individuality and growth. The professional care staff encourages its residents to discover many possibilities where anything can happen in the expansive neighborhood-style environment of the community.
As a Canterfield Senior Living Community, residents are encouraged to live life to the fullest while encouraging life-long learning. Amenities and services extend to all living options, such as a restaurant-style dining room, grand lounge areas, well-lit recreational areas, a library, a putting green, a community garden, and a fitness studio.

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American House Fort Myers

14001 Metro Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33912
Overview of American House Fort Myers

American House Fort Myers is a reliable senior living community in Fort Myers, FL, offering excellent assisted living and memory care services. Residents here receive top-notch care and assistance in gorgeously appointed accommodations, ranging from studios to one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. The community aids residents dealing with memory loss to continue living a fulfilling life with their research-backed memory care program.

The community further elevates its residents’ golden years with a host of interesting activities and lively events that fosters engagement and social interaction. With a broad range of thoughtfully designed amenities, residents will never go bored. The community features a swimming pool & lounge area, and a spa with salon, nail and massage services for relaxation moments. State-of-the-art fitness, wellness center, library, media room and theater, and an interactive game lounge, add to the benefits of living at American House Ft. Myers.

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Overview of Discovery Commons Cypress Pointe

Discovery Commons Cypress Pointe promotes individuality while practicing a lifestyle of additional support. Offering luxury assisted living and memory care, the professional care staff prides themselves on their integrity by ensuring that everyone is confident to speak up and be truthful with their communication– growing a trusting bond between residents and staff. Senior lifestyle is elevated, making residents go on with their best lives and thrive in a bustling home that helps them live purposeful lives.

Residents at Discovery Commons can expect luxury and comfortable living designed into the details of residential living. The charming community provides indoor and outdoor restaurant-style dining, a movie theater, a fitness center, a library, a salon, and a day spa; essential services include poetry classes, art classes, volunteering activities, maintenance and housekeeping, memory care training, and concierge services.

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Overview of Brookdale Fort Myers the Colony

Awarded #1 in Customer Satisfaction, Brookdale Fort Myers – The Colony provides an exceptional memory care senior living experience. The home strives to enhance the quality of life of seniors needing quality assistance. They offer options that cater to each individual’s needs. As a Brookdale Senior Living Group member, The Colony guarantees a resident-centered atmosphere for seniors, promoting a comfortable living situation.

The lifestyle at Brookdale is designed to make lives safe and convenient for everyone. Its all-inclusive amenities and services include spacious common areas, recreational rooms, housekeeping, and transportation services. Management prides itself on its approach to modern assisted living care, which is unparalleled thanks to its remarkable care staff that never fails to offer compassionate care.

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Overview of Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake

Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake is a remarkable senior living community settling in the warm and stunning neighborhood of Lake Breeze Drive, Fort Myers, FL, providing assisted living and memory care. The community features warm and graceful floor plans ranging from suites to one-bedroom apartments. Live in every moment and experience life at its finest with Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake.

With a variety of activities and programs scheduled over the month such as crafting, golf, and many more, residents indulge in fun and relaxation. Moreover, meals are prepared based on the seniors’ dietary needs and cravings. Alongside Fort Myers’s mesmerizing sceneries and beaches, Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake provides a beauty and barbershop, a courtyard and garden, an outdoor pool, a therapy room, a game room, a clinic, a coffe shop, computers, a library, a greenhouse, an arts and crafts studio, a theater, and walking paths.

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Healthpark Senior Living

9461 Healthpark Cir, Fort Myers, FL 33908
Overview of Healthpark Senior Living

Healthpark Senior Living is an independent living, assisted living, and memory care home with an exquisite environment guaranteed to make residents feel welcome in their friendly atmosphere. The senior living community provides a life of amenities and services that create a comfortable and secure environment for residents. Whatever you seek, the community is ready to help and offer it. Healthpark Senior Living is an elegant community that ensures the trust and dedication of the staff to provide quality care and service – which families have recognized time and time again.

Healthpark Senior Living’s lifestyle is centered on the comfort and flexibility of its residents through residential amenities and services such as housekeeping, laundry, social events, recreational activities, fitness classes, medication management, and transportation.

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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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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 Memory Care in Fort Myers, FL

What is the average cost of memory care in Fort Myers, FL?

The average monthly cost of memory care in Fort Myers, FL is approximately $5,000. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for memory care in Fort Myers, FL?

Memory care 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 memory care communities in Fort Myers, FL?

Memory care communities in Fort Myers, FL typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.

How many licensed memory care communities are there in Fort Myers, FL?

According to state licensing records, there are approximately 2+ (Brookdale Fort Myers, Calusa Harbour) licensed memory care communities 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.

Does Florida Medicaid cover memory care?

Florida Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, 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 memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.