Canterfield of Fort Myers
Memory Care · Fort Myers, FL
Canterfield of Fort Myers
Memory Care · Fort Myers, FL
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.
130-bed community Rank #219 / 1073Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 219th out of 1073 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 32 / 100 Rank #887 / 1485Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 887th out of 1485 homes in Florida. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
AwardsBest Senior Living of 2023, 2024, & 2025!
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusLicensed
IssuanceSeptember 23, 2024
ExpirationSeptember 22, 2026
CountyLee
License Number13524
Canterfield of Fort Myers is legally operated by Canterfield Of Fort Myers, Llc, and administrated by Amy Smith.
Profit StatusFor-Profit
Private
130 units
Total beds
130 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Creole
English
German
Spanish
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Fitness Center
Salon
Restaurant-Style Dining
Outdoor Courtyard
Activity Programs
Transportation Services
ActivitiesActivities hosted by a full-time Director of Activities.
Food DescriptionRestaurant-style dining with a 5-star atmosphere, offering a variety of meals.
Canterifield of Kennesaw – SampleMenuforWeb+-+AL.pdf
Download Menu PDFInspection History
In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is the primary authority that conducts unannounced inspections and completes official health quality reports for all healthcare facilities.
Since 2020 · 6 years of data
8 citations
9 inspections
1 fine
$1.0K fined
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.
13 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (77/100)
Inspection score: 90 out of 100. Letter grade A-. 13 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (77/100)Legal Actions
Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.
This Facility
FL Average
vs. FL Avg
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1vs 5 avg↓ 80% fewer than FL avg
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$1kvs $11.6k↓ 91% lower than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 6 years (since 2020).
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Florida state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2020 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Inspection citation rate (26% above) 5 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (76% below)
• Citations per year (76% below)
• Citations per inspection (31% below)
• Total inspections (65% below)
• Inspections with citations (56% below)
• Inspection citation rate (26% above) 5 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (76% below)
• Citations per year (76% below)
• Citations per inspection (31% below)
• Total inspections (65% below)
• Inspections with citations (56% below)
Latest Inspection
August 5, 2025
Complaint
Citations
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This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
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8 | 33 | This facility has 76% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (8 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 76% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2020.
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1.3 | 5.5 | This facility has 76% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.3 vs. FL avg 5.5).↓ 76% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
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0.9 | 1.3 | This facility has 31% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (0.9 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 31% better |
Inspections
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This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
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9 | 26 | This facility has 65% fewer total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (9 vs. FL avg 26).↓ 65% better |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
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7 | 16 | This facility has 56% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (7 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 56% better |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
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78% | 62% | This facility has 16 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (78% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 16% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- August 5, 2025 complaint inspection found no deficiencies and no complaints substantiated.
- February 8, 2024 annual inspection cited three Class 3 deficiencies in infection control and staff training.
- Prior complaints in 2022 showed medication and dietary deficiencies, but recent inspections indicate improvement.
Amy Smith serves as the Executive Director at Canterfield of Fort Myers, leading the community with dedication and care. She is committed to ensuring a warm and supportive environment for all residents, fostering a vibrant and engaging senior living experience.
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Cooking Classes
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
- Yoga
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AL_MC Floor Plans 2024
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12.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Fort Myers's city center to Canterfield of Fort Myers's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 5.17 miles to nearest hospital (Millennium Physicians Group)
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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.
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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. |
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| For-Profit | $3,800 | Kimberly L. Gawn | - | A+ |
| Canterfield of Fort Myers |
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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
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130
FL AVG
90
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#219 / 1073
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32
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32
FL AVG
40
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#887 / 1485
| Canterfield Of Fort Myers, LLC | 9 |
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| For-Profit | $1,000 | Amy Smith | - | - |
| The Gallery at North Port |
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| Arden Courts Ft. Myers |
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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
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56
FL AVG
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| Arden Courts 15950 Mcgregor Boulevard, LLC | 24 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Canterfield of Fort Myers
What languages are spoken at Canterfield of Fort Myers?
The team at Canterfield of Fort Myers speaks Creole, English, German, and Spanish.
Is Canterfield of Fort Myers in a walkable area?
Canterfield of Fort Myers has a walk score of 32. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Canterfield of Fort Myers?
According to FL state health department records, Canterfield of Fort Myers's license number is 13524.
When does Canterfield of Fort Myers's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Canterfield of Fort Myers's license expires on September 22, 2026.
Does Canterfield of Fort Myers have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Canterfield of Fort Myers on this page.
What payment types does Canterfield of Fort Myers accept?
Canterfield of Fort Myers accepts Other.
Does Canterfield of Fort Myers operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Canterfield of Fort Myers is registered as a for-profit in FL.
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