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The cost of independent living in Estero is about $4,496 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 24 options. Read 968 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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3535 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
10
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5 star
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Overall experience is still good. They've had personnel changes which are a challenge. The cleanliness and staff are a 5. They are always helpful and communicate with me. Meals and dining are good....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Canterfield of Fort Myers invites you to discover a truly exceptional way of life. We are an inspiring retirement community that enables you to design each day as you desire. We are building a brand new tradition by offering "carefree living" in a country club-like setting where our residents...
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1111 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.7
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153 reviews
9.7
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153 reviews
5 star
79%
4 star
12%
3 star
5%
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American House has been very accommodating to my mom and her needs as they continuously change. The staff and their 3rd party affiliates are wonderful and friendly! I am so glad I chose to move my mom to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Designed from the ground up with discerning seniors in mind, American House Bonita Springs is a beautifully appointed community, tucked away on a 26-acre campus, in a quiet neighborhood setting.We offer studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments with a host of amenities and services. Bonita Springs...
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1515 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.6
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38 reviews
9.6
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38 reviews
5 star
86%
4 star
11%
3 star
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This community maintained electricity with generator! (5 days) Our amazing management stayed onsite 24/7 throughout for 6 days providing delivering meals and all services! Communication was excellent!...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At American House Bonita Springs, you’ll enjoy senior living at its finest, in a warm and welcoming environment with a long list of amenities, helpful services and engaging activities all designed around you. Our beautiful community offers living options to allow our residents the opportunity to...
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99 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.3
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83 reviews
9.3
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83 reviews
5 star
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Amazing staff that gives great care and very attentive to all needs. When I arrive at American House my mom is always very happy and her clothes are clean and ADLs are complete.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
American House Coconut Point American House Coconut Point is a luxurious assisted living community nestled in gorgeous Bonita Springs, Lee County, Florida. Bonita Springs offers the perfect beach-like setting and salty sea air that residents often enjoy. The idealistic surrounding of the property...
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1515 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.8
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34 reviews
9.8
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34 reviews
5 star
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Absolutely recommend! It's very well run and everyone is friendly. If I had to move to a retail location I would definitely choose The Palms.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Palms of Fort Myers is a retirement community offering Independent, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Our residents enjoy a heated swimming pool, walking paths, a game room, a pub, library, gym, beautiful chapel and a Rehabilitation and Wellness Outpatient Clinic, among many other services and...
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88 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.7
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108 reviews
9.7
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108 reviews
5 star
69%
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Don't feel there is enough activities for them. Hoping with new director that will change. Otherwise, very happy with American house.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to American House Ft. MyersOpening in spring 2018 American House Fort Myers is located off of Metro Parkway adjacent to Lee Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers. We will feature assisted living and memory care apartments.When it comes to selecting a senior living community for...
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1010 Photos available
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9.7
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116 reviews
9.7
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116 reviews
5 star
57%
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This has been the best experience for my mother-in-law! She is attending many activities and engaging with others. At age 90 she is in Independent Living at the moment, but the staff has oversight of her,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Voted “Bonita’s Best” for the Past Five YearsThey don’t make many senior living communities like this. From a five-star resort feel to first-class independent living and assisted living care, we think you’ll find our luxurious community to be at the top of its class. Our residents enjoy...
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1010 Photos available
9.6
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91 reviews
9.6
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91 reviews
5 star
75%
4 star
18%
3 star
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5 stars all around. We went with The Opal at Lakes Park over others we looked at because of the value for the money, the location, and the welcoming community. The staff have been wonderful.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
A Community That’s Redefining IndependenceTucked into a quiet corner near the center of all that Fort Myers has to offer is a premier assisted living community that provides a wonderful retirement lifestyle. Our residents trade the stress and isolation that often come with life at home for a...
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1515 Photos available
9.4
Review score
80 reviews
9.4
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80 reviews
5 star
76%
4 star
10%
3 star
6%
2 star
3%
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If you are placing your loved one in memory care, you should consider Elite. I’m very pleased with the care my husband receives. [name removed] and [name removed] are caring and involved making sure...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Elite ALF at Naples is a unique cottage style Assisted Living and Memory Care Community providing coordinated, collaborative and tailored resident services featuring a personalized approach to Assisted Living as well as Memory Care. The only one of its kind in Collier County, nestled on a...
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1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.0
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96 reviews
9.0
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96 reviews
5 star
46%
4 star
27%
3 star
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2 star
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I loved the fact that is a single story building and very easy for dementia patients to navigate. The staff is EXCEPTIONAL at the Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Full Life for Fantastic SeniorsYou deserve the best of what senior living has to offer, and that’s what you’ll find in this community tucked away in Fort Myers. Residents here receive excellent care, either assisted living or memory care, and also enjoy an excellent life. Assisted living...
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Photo of Amavida at Lakes Park
2323 Photos available
2121 Floor plans available
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8.9
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15 reviews
8.9
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15 reviews
5 star
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Putting mom into Amavida has been such a wonderful experience. It’s so clean and the entire staff is so kind!! My mom has made many friends and it has been a very easy transition for her. They have lots of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to amavida, a 32-acre, resort-style senior living community in Fort Myers, Florida, designed for those who have a love of life. Choose from maintenance-free cottages, residences, apartments and suites. Indulge in exceptional amenities including a variety of pools, restaurants, bistros,...
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Photo of Barrington Terrace of Ft. Myers
1212 Photos available
8.6
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77 reviews
8.6
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77 reviews
5 star
87%
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We picked this community because of personal recommendations from nurses who see patients there, plus after touring, it was clearly the best.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Barrington Terrace offers senior living to residents of Fort Meyers, Florida. We pride ourselves in our high quality assisted living and memory care services. Unlike hospital facilities, we offer a warm environment that feels just like home. Our location is situated near the Lee Memorial Health...
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Photo of All Seasons Naples
55 Photos available
8.0
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15 reviews
8.0
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15 reviews
5 star
40%
4 star
46%
3 star
7%
2 star
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Mom was one of the first residents at All Seasons when it was built and she much enjoyed her time up to her passing this month [date removed] and even with her remaining days in bed in her apartment was the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
This is your time… and All Seasons Naples is your place for innovative luxury living. Enjoy a refined Floridian lifestyle designed to surround you with comfort and convenience. With an unparalleled level of service for independent living, assisted living, memory care and respite with no expensive...
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1414 Photos available
8.0
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1 review
8.0
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Embrace the next chapter of your life while unlocking a world of possibilities. Welcome to Grand Living at Naples — where the search for a remarkable all-inclusive senior living community ends and the dream continues.Grand Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care...
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33 Photos available
7.5
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22 reviews
7.5
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22 reviews
5 star
36%
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Yes, I would recommend this community to other families. I learned no facility is perfect. I visited him at least 5 times a week to advocate for his care. I also recommend having a video camera to assure...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Cypress Point features beautifully appointed residences, superior amenities and state-of-the-art programming in an engaging setting designed to meet seniors’ needs today with added security for tomorrow. Even better, Cypress Point Senior Living offers well-appointed rental apartments and quality...
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I have to hand it to this upscale senior living community and their employees as they have created the Ritz Carlton for seniors. I realize not everyone can retire here but it is incredibly impressive in...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Renaissance at The Terraces in Bonita Springs is dedicated to providing the very best in senior living. That dedication shows in everything we do, including our exceptional, on-site health services at Renaissance at The Terraces.We work directly with residents to tailor a plan that works best...
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1.0
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1.0
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Great; well managed and friendly.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Preserve is an amenity-rich senior living community in an intimate, boutique-style setting, providing progressive, comprehensive care and personalized service delivered with exceptional hospitality.The Preserve is part of Hope Preserve, a newly developed health care network of providers...
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2.0
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2.0
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My wife and I are now living for close to 2 years at Bentley Village and fully enjoy our life in this community. The beautiful landscaping, the comfortable apartments, the many sporting activities like golf,...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Imagine waking up every day to your own private golf course. Enjoy refined amenities, an endless amount of lifestyle activities, unparalleled service, and a beautiful environment to live in that you can call home.Vi at Bentley Village, a Life Plan community also known as a continuing care...
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My husband's care was becoming too much for me to handle, I then found American House. They took over my husband's care and it has improved both of our lives. Couldn't be more grateful!
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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1.0
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7 reviews
1.0
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7 reviews
5 star
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This is a beautiful property and is exclusively independent living, which my parents did not want to live in a CCRC, where Independent living and Assisted Living live on the same campus. The staff is amazing...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Embrace the next step in independent and active living at Diamond Oaks Village in peaceful Bonita Springs, FL. We are a unique 55+ community providing modern one and two-bedroom apartments for you to feel right at home. We also welcome your beloved pets with open arms, so feel free to bring your...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in Ontario, Oregon, Sunset Estates and Villa specializes in seniors living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Our approach is to create a safe environment that can help your loved one maintain a high quality of life in the face of memory loss.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of independent living in Estero, FL

The average cost of senior living in Estero is $4,496 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include LaBelle, FL with an average of $2,870 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Estero, FL vs. nearby cities

Estero, FL
$4,496/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Estero, FL vs. the state and national average

Estero, FL
$4,496/mo
$3,984/mo
U.S. national average
$4,041/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Estero vs. other types of senior living

$5,006/mo
Independent Living
$4,496/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Estero, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$4,428/mo
Studio
$5,156/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,030/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,744/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,448/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Estero over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Estero

Recent reviews for independent living in Estero

Colliers at Naples

4.1
Enjoying her new home. Happy with everything at this time. Clean and staff is friendly. Enjoying activities. Nursing staff attentive and getting PT two times a week. I am very happy I called your company and got info on the collier of Naples. Thank you also for answering all my questions and ...
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Seaside at Fort Myers

4.0
I am currently a resident at Seaside at Fort Myers and my experience at this facility has been good. The staff is nice and passionate. The cleanliness and friendliness is good. The care services, value for cost and activities are also good. The food is cold a lot of times. I do eat in my room a ...
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Highpoint at Cape Coral

5.0
5 for all. Highpoint at Cape Coral is a wonderful place. The staff are wonderful, very supportive. They have so many activities every day. My father is a veteran and they have special events during the year to celebrate their service for our country.

Estero independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Estero independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Estero, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Estero independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Estero partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Estero, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.1%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
65.2%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
56.5%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
69.6%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.4%
8.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Estero independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Estero communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Estero, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
69.6%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
69.6%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
60.9%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.1%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Estero independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Estero offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Estero, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
78.3%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
56.5%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
52.2%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.2%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
78.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
82.6%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
65.2%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
69.6%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
73.9%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
78.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
78.3%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
60.9%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.3%
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Fitness classes
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In Estero, Florida, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

Estero, Florida, is car dependent. Seniors can expect to need a car for most errands. Transit options in Estero include bus routes and a public transit service. Seniors may receive fare discounts. Estero has somewhat limited biking infrastructure and is not very walkable.

Estero offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several hospitals, including Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health and Lee Memorial Hospital.

Estero, Florida, is great for seniors who are looking for a nice mix of outdoor activities and indoor attractions and amenities. Seniors can take a walk or hike in Koreshan State Park, Mound Key Archeological State Park, or Happehatchee Center. Seniors can also do some retail therapy at the Miromar Outlets between Naples and Fort Myers, visit the Estero Historical Society, or catch a hockey game at Hertz Arena.

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Canterfield of Fort Myers, Seascape At Naples and The Palms of Fort Myers are the top-rated independent living facilities near Estero, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 24 independent living facilities near Estero, Florida. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Estero, Florida are Canterfield of Fort Myers, The Palms of Fort Myers and Atrium at Liberty Park. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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