Taverna

Overview of Taverna

Taverna at the Forum is a luxurious independent living community in Fort Myers, FL, that offers pet-friendly apartments for older adults. The community continuously promotes an active and welcoming environment, ensuring older adults feel at ease during their stay. With a 24-hour market, recreational opportunities, and safety features, residents experience a convenient and vibrant lifestyle. The community strives to help residents thrive in retirement with its upscale amenities and high-quality services.

Social gatherings, light exercises, and various games provide residents with more opportunities to learn and gain fun experiences. A club room, a coffee bar, and a dog walk area allow residents to spend time with their pets and friends and relax. Restaurants, shops, local amenities, and public transportation also surround the area, providing residents with easy access to their necessities and leisure. As one of the best options for senior living in Florida, this independent living community has a variety of amenities for older adults’ welfare.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #998 / 1332Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 998th out of 1,332 homes we track in Florida for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Swimming Pool

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Exercise Programs

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Address 3.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Fort Myers's city center to Taverna's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Amavida at Lakes Park
IL
AL
MC
Fort Myers
185
Facility 185
FL AVG 85
Rank #47 / 976
No
37
Facility 37
FL AVG 41
Rank #717 / 1,332
Amavida Operator, LLC8
25%
Facility 25%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #98 / 907
7
Facility 7
FL AVG 33
Rank #77 / 907
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #49 / 907
For-Profit-Sheri Ann Robinson Francis--
Calusa Harbour
IL
AL
Fort Myers
175
Facility 175
FL AVG 85
Rank #68 / 976
Yes
50
Facility 50
FL AVG 41
Rank #476 / 1,332
Snh Se Tenant Trs, Inc34
38%
Facility 38%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #186 / 907
40
Facility 40
FL AVG 33
Rank #600 / 907
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #442 / 907
For-Profit$2,500Morgan LeopardStudio / 1 BedA+
The Gallery at North Port
IL
AL
MC
North Port
108
Facility 108
FL AVG 85
Rank #325 / 976
Yes
40
Facility 40
FL AVG 41
Rank #663 / 1,332
Nx North Port Operator LLC6
0%
Facility 0%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #1 / 907
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 33
Rank #62 / 907
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #153 / 907
Non-Profit-Craig KarczmerStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
American House The Palms
IL
AL
MC
RC
Fort Myers
80
Facility 80
FL AVG 85
Rank #496 / 976
Yes
59
Facility 59
FL AVG 41
Rank #330 / 1,332
Vop Ft. Myers, LLC24
63%
Facility 63%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #553 / 907
29
Facility 29
FL AVG 33
Rank #451 / 907
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #442 / 907
For-Profit$3,350William BrewsterStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Taverna
IL
Fort Myers (The Forum)-Yes
20
Facility 20
FL AVG 41
Rank #998 / 1,332
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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Florida

Taverna is located in Fort Myers, Florida.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Florida.

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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled
General Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

High demand; waitlists common.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Case management

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
FL

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (up to 10 days/year)

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds
Asset Limits ~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.
FL

Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Benefits
Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Florida Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual, including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits
Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about Taverna

What neighborhood is Taverna in?

Taverna is in the The Forum neighborhood of Fort Myers.

Is Taverna in a walkable area?

Taverna has a walk score of 20. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are pets allowed at Taverna?

Yes, Taverna allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Taverna?

Yes — there are 7 photos of Taverna in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Taverna?

Taverna is located at 3240 Champion Ring Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33905.

What is the phone number of Taverna?

(239) 688-2032 will put you in contact with the team at Taverna.

Does Taverna provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Taverna is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.

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