Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place

Overview of Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place

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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Types of Care at Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place

Assisted Living Independent Living

64-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

Walk Score: 46 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Awards2025 A Place for Mom, 2024 Seniorly, 2024 Reputation 800 Award, 2024 Great Place to Work

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusLicensed

IssuanceFebruary 10, 2026

ExpirationFebruary 9, 2028

CountyLee

License Number7218

Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place is legally operated by Mg Fort Myers Subtenant Llc, and administrated by Cynthia Thompson.

Management CompanyMERRILL GARDENS L.L.C.

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Private

64 units

Total beds

64 units

24-Hour Staffing

HousekeepingYes

Resident Call System

Transportation Options

Anytime Dining

On-Site Maintenance

Weekly Housekeeping

Fitness Area

Pets Welcome

Wellness Program

Starting Price$2,450 per month

Since 2014 · 12 years of data 23 citations 17 inspections 10 fines $35.6K fined

Inspection Score

Below the Florida average for assisted living residences.

Florida assisted living residences benchmark: C+ 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

Fines Total number of fines issued.
10
vs 5 avg
↑ 100% higher than FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$35.6k
vs $11.6k
↑ 206% higher than FL avg

Data reflects the most recent 12 years (since 2014).

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 2014 vs. Florida state average

Overall vs. FL average

Latest Inspection September 5, 2029 Routine

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	23	33	This facility has 30% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (23 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 30% better
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2014.	1.9	2.8	This facility has 32% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.9 vs. FL avg 2.8).↓ 32% better
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	1.4	1.3	This facility has 8% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.4 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 8% worse

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	17	26	This facility has 35% fewer total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (17 vs. FL avg 26).↓ 35% better
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	13	16	This facility has 19% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (13 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 19% better
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	76%	62%	This facility has 14 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (76% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 14% worse

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

MERRILL GARDENS AT BARKLEY PLACE was inspected on 2025-02-11, with a status of Deficiencies Corrected. During the reporting period from 2014-03-12 to 2025-05-01, the facility underwent 17 inspections, all of which resulted in deficiencies being cited. A total of 23 line item deficiencies were identified across various inspection types, including Standard, Change of Ownership, Complaint, Monitor, and Unknown. Common themes among these deficiencies included building maintenance/physical plant, records/documentation, resident care/rights, dietary/food service, and emergency planning issues. The facility has demonstrated improvement by correcting the cited deficiencies.

Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: 3-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place

Merrill Gardens At Barkley Place Studio B

Merrill Gardens At Barkley Place Studio

Merrill Gardens At Barkley Place 2 Bed

Merrill Gardens At Barkley Place 1Bed

4.9 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Fort Myers's city center to Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.98 miles to nearest hospital (Florida Neurology Group)

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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).

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

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.

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).

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).

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

Benefits

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

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Who is the owner of Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place?

The legal owner and operator of Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place is Mg Fort Myers Subtenant Llc.

Is Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place in a walkable area?

Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place has a walk score of 46. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place?

According to FL state health department records, Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place's license number is 7218.

When does Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place's license expires on February 9, 2028.

Does Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place is registered as a for-profit in FL.

Who is the administrator of Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place?

Cynthia Thompson is the administrator of Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place.

How many beds does Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place have?

Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place has 64 beds.