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Compare Memory Care around Fort Myers (Metro Area)
The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
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| The Gallery at North Port |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | North Port | 108
Facility
108
FL AVG
127
Rank
#403 / 1065 | Yes |
40
Facility
40
FL AVG
42
Rank
#724 / 1486 | Nx North Port Operator LLC | 6 | - | 6 | 1.0 | Not-For-Profit | - | Craig Karczmer | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Canterfield of Fort Myers |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Fort Myers | 130
Facility
130
FL AVG
127
Rank
#218 / 1065 | No |
32
Facility
32
FL AVG
42
Rank
#887 / 1486 | Canterfield Of Fort Myers, LLC | 9 | 77.8% | 8 | 0.9 | For-Profit | $1,000 | Amy Smith | - | - |
| American House Fort Myers |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Fort Myers | 143
Facility
143
FL AVG
127
Rank
#168 / 1065 | No |
30
Facility
30
FL AVG
42
Rank
#914 / 1486 | Madison American Fort Myers Trs, LLC | 31 | 74.2% | 40 | 1.3 | For-Profit | $3,800 | Kimberly L. Gawn | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Brookdale Fort Myers The Colony |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Fort Myers | 38
Facility
38
FL AVG
127
Rank
#830 / 1065 | Yes |
15
Facility
15
FL AVG
42
Rank
#1173 / 1486 | Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc. | 34 | 55.9% | 40 | 1.2 | For-Profit | $6,000 | Chelsea Mulcahy | Studio | A+ |
| Bayside Senior Living |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | North Fort Myers (Hancock) | -
Facility
-
FL AVG
127 | No |
43
Facility
43
FL AVG
42
Rank
#666 / 1486 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Discovery Commons Cypress Point |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Fort Myers | 155
Facility
155
FL AVG
127
Rank
#130 / 1065 | Yes |
56
Facility
56
FL AVG
42
Rank
#406 / 1486 | Britton (Forum) Trs LLC | 18 | 55.6% | 33 | 1.8 | For-Profit | $10,000 | Michelle Villarreal | Suite | A+ |
| Arden Courts Ft. Myers |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Fort Myers (Mcgregor Boulevard) | 56
Facility
56
FL AVG
127
Rank
#742 / 1065 | No |
15
Facility
15
FL AVG
42
Rank
#1173 / 1486 | Arden Courts 15950 Mcgregor Boulevard, LLC | 24 | 37.5% | 23 | 1.0 | For-Profit | $10,625 | Natalia Hermansen | Shared Rooms | - |
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.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 400-500 / 523-632 / 633-781 / 837-859 / 1100 / 1822 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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.
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.
What does this home offer?
Room Sizes: 350 / 480 / 570 / 580 / 840 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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.
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.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 355 / 380 sq. ft
Housing Options: Suite
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Arden Courts at Ft. Myers is a compassionate memory care community in Fort Myers, FL, that specializes in caring for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia. The community also features specially designed and secure living spaces, fostering familiarity and safety. With a trained team around the clock, personal care support, and dementia programming daily, residents have a worry-free living. Through family-centered care, the community communicates with residents and their families to meet their needs and preferences.
Gardening, arts activities, and mind-stimulating games help residents enhance their memory and stay active. Residents can also relax and connect with friends with its state-of-the-art amenities, including outdoor walkways, cozy communal spaces, and secure courtyards. Nestled in the tree-lined neighborhood with easy access to local amenities, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This memory care community is a trusted choice for senior living in Florida, as it has dedicated services that aim to help older adults live to their potential in retirement.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Shared Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care 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
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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.
- Includes
- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
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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
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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
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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
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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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.
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