Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place

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4.9 miles from city center

Description

Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place is a beautiful senior living community located in a quiet, charming neighborhood in Fort Myers, Florida. The community offers a range of premium amenities, including sun porches, balconies, landscaped grounds, a fitness center, library, pool, and social gathering spaces, helping residents live a full life.

Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place has been serving the Fort Myers area for over 20 years, standing out among other independent and assisted living communities due to the dedicated and compassionate nature of its staff. The community offers flexible meal options prepared by an Executive Chef, as well as a variety of social and cultural activities for residents to enjoy. Residents can choose from studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartment homes, with no large upfront fees. The community’s amenities include a beauty salon, billiards room, computer room, courtyard, and restaurant-style dining. Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place also offers assisted living services, with a focus on helping residents maintain their independence and do the things they love most. Visitors are welcome to call and arrange a complimentary lunch to experience the community firsthand.

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What does this place offer?

Pets Allowed Yes, Pets Allowed

Housing Options Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type 3-story

Amenities

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Type of Care Available

Assisted Living Independent Living

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Program

State Program Name

Eligibility

Benefits

Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

General: Age 65+ or 21+ disabled, 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 Specifics: High demand; waitlists common.

Services: In-home care (6-8 hours/day), assisted living, respite (240 hours/year), case management.

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

General: Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (varies).
Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
FL Specifics: Limited funding; regional variation.

Services: 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

General: Age 60+, 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 Specifics: Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Services: 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

General: Age 55+, 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 Specifics: Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy.

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Florida SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Florida resident.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
FL Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; ~1,000 slots/year.

Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Florida Seniors

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Long-Term Care Waiver

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or 21+ disabled, 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 Specifics: High demand; waitlists common.

Benefits

Services: In-home care (6-8 hours/day), assisted living, respite (240 hours/year), case management.

Florida CCE

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Eligibility

General: Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (varies).
Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
FL Specifics: Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits

Services: Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week), adult day care (~$60/day), respite (up to 10 days/year).

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Eligibility

General: Age 60+, 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 Specifics: Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Benefits

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

Florida Medicaid PACE

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

Eligibility

General: Age 55+, 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 Specifics: Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Benefits

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy.

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.