Villa Palms Assisted Living
Assisted Living · Fort Myers, FL

Villa Palms Assisted Living

Assisted Living · Fort Myers, FL
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Overview of Villa Palms Assisted Living

Villa Palms Assisted Living Facility is a timeless haven in the vibrant Fort Myers, Florida, offering affordable assisted living services. Beyond its classic charm, this family-owned and operated home prioritizes a relaxing environment and home-cooked meals for its residents. The facility is known for its competent team that excels in communication with families, providing personalized activities to keep residents engaged, and offering flexible dining options in an open dining setting.

With an emphasis on resident well-being, Villa Palms ensures a secure living space with features like an emergency call or response system in each room, smoke and heat detectors, and furnished or unfurnished rooms. They go the extra mile by providing assistance with medications, daily housekeeping, and laundry services. The facility is not only a home-like environment but also extends its services to respite care and hospice care, specializing in these areas. For seniors seeking a welcoming and supportive community, Villa Palms Assisted Living Facility stands out as an ideal choice for assisted senior living services.

Types of Care at Villa Palms Assisted Living

Assisted Living
Bed community size
19-bed community Rank #882 / 1072Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 882nd out of 1072 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 smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 30 / 100 Rank #914 / 1485Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 914th 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

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusLicensed
IssuanceOctober 31, 2025
ExpirationOctober 30, 2027
CountyLee
License Number7353

Ownership & Operating Entity

Villa Palms Assisted Living is legally operated by Cape Chateau 2 ALF LLC, and administrated by Yanlienys Pozo Pacheco.

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Type Of Units

Private
19 units
Total beds
19 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Languages Spoken

English Spanish

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Inspection 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 2012 · 14 years of data 60 citations 34 inspections 5 fines $4.7K fined
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. See the assisted living residences benchmark below for the typical Florida score; higher is better.

Below the Florida average for assisted living residences.

Florida assisted living residences benchmark: C+ 77/100

Inspection score: 66 out of 100. Letter grade D. Below the Florida average for assisted living residences.

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 2012 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average 6 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (82% above)
• Citations per year (79% above)
• Citations per inspection (38% above)
• Total inspections (31% above)
• Inspections with citations (63% above)
• Inspection citation rate (23% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection October 6, 2025 Standard

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 6033 This facility has 82% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (60 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 82% worse
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2012. 4.32.4 This facility has 79% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (4.3 vs. FL avg 2.4).↑ 79% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.81.3 This facility has 38% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.8 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 38% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 3426 This facility has 31% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (34 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 31% worse
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 2616 This facility has 63% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (26 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 63% worse
Inspection citation rate Info 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 Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

VILLA PALMS ASSISTED LIVING LLC's latest inspection, conducted on 2025-10-06, reported deficiencies. Over the reporting period from 2012-07-20 to 2025-10-06, a total of 32 inspections were performed, with all citing deficiencies. The facility accumulated 59 total line item deficiencies across these inspections, which included complaint-driven, standard, and monitoring visits. Key themes emerged in areas such as building maintenance and physical plant, records and documentation, resident care and rights, infection control, and emergency planning. While the latest inspection reported deficiencies, it is worth noting that corrections have been made to address some of these issues, with a focus on improving overall quality and compliance.

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Address 7.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Fort Myers's city center to Villa Palms Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.35 miles to nearest hospital (Florida Neurology Group)

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

Villa Palms Assisted Living is located in Fort Myers, 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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Villa Palms Assisted Living

What languages are spoken at Villa Palms Assisted Living?

The team at Villa Palms Assisted Living speaks English and Spanish.

Who is the owner of Villa Palms Assisted Living?

The legal owner and operator of Villa Palms Assisted Living is Cape Chateau 2 ALF LLC.

Is Villa Palms Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Villa Palms Assisted Living has a walk score of 30. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Villa Palms Assisted Living?

According to FL state health department records, Villa Palms Assisted Living's license number is 7353.

When does Villa Palms Assisted Living's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Villa Palms Assisted Living's license expires on October 30, 2027.

What payment types does Villa Palms Assisted Living accept?

Villa Palms Assisted Living accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, and VA.

Does Villa Palms Assisted Living operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Villa Palms Assisted Living is registered as a for-profit in FL.

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