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Residential care homes in Fort Myers may appeal to seniors who value smaller, more close-knit communities and many opportunities for socialization. Fort Myers care homes typically take in fewer residents, meaning older adults know each resident in the home and develop strong friendships.

Older-adult care homes vary more than other options for senior living in Fort Myers, so families can choose from a wide range of prices, amenities, and services. A Place for Mom will work with you to understand the cost of care homes. From there, we’ll help you find the right fit, whether you’re staying on a budget or searching for luxury retirement communities.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres and Bonita Springs.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres and Bonita Springs.

Residential Care Home Facilities near Fort Myers, FL
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Assisted Living
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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Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
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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.
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Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Home Care
Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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It may not the fancy-shamancy assisted living that has 200 rooms in one building with very poor care. Pondella Serenity Court ([removed]) staff takes this extremely personal with the 10 to 13 room accommodations that it provides. It's a very nuclear assisted living family...no one is left behind or ...

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I am happy with this community. The best community we have found. The staff are very good with there care . The rooms are alittle small. We like this home atmosphere. They have activities for her, but she does have someone to come and keep her company. I would recommend this community for the outsta...

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When walking into the facility I knew this was the perfect new home for my husband. It was spotless and smelled so clean. Not a lot of clutter and very safe for the residents to get around. I called my good friend to come with me for her opinion as I thought this was too good to be true. She visited...

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The overall experience was 5 stars until hurricane hit and they closed down They refused to return the money I had already paid thru the first week of October. That was due to owners dishonesty and not a...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Topic AFCH is a residential care home located in N. Ft. Myers, Fl. We are a licensed home for seniors with the availability for 5 residents & under. Having such a small group allows us to really personalize the care to each person's needs & wants. Our staff pride there selves on being...
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I like the care that this community is offering my husband at this time. The community is always clean and maintained . The menu is nice and he appears to be happy with the meals. The community does offer...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Located in Promenade West in The Forum and serving the Fort Myers area, Cairn Park comprises a number of upscale 5-bed assisted living memory care homes specializing in all types of dementia care including Alzheimer's, Lewy Bodies, Frontotemporal Lobe, Picks disease and alcohol dementia. Because...
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My mother and I were blessed to find this place. The staff was beyond wonderful and treated my mother with such respect. I can't say enough about how wonderful they were for 2 years. It was a long journey...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Pondella Serenity Court, located in Cape Coral, Florida, is a highly respected assisted living facility for the elderly. Our residents refer to our facility as a genuine home away from home. We make it a point to create a place where our resident's needs are consistently met at an exceptional...
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I have my husband in this facility and he is extremely well taken care off. The food is GREAT!!! The care I cannot ask for a more caring staff. My phone calls are always answered and staff is polite. The...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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I would have written a review much sooner had I known I could do this to help other families needing good care for their loved one. I did my best to keep my 96 year old mother in her home. When reality...
Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Joseph Desmornes A.F.C.H is a state of art residence with all of the amenities of a facility with the one-on-one attention that your loved one deserves.We have a capacity of 5 residents, and provide 24 hour supervision from our professional, kind, and caring staff: We guarantee that each...
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Everything is working well for my mother with her visits to this family care center. She enjoys her time when she goes here. This is a good place I know she is in good hands when she is here. They do provide...
Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Welcome Alida's loving Family Care is a home care provider, in Lehigh Acres, FL. We offer the very best companionship, and compassionate care for adults, who is not requiring intensive care from nursing home, but still need some assistance. This facility allowing clients to live in their home...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
DescriptionHarmony Meadows is a Florida State licensed assisted living facility for 8 residents in Lehigh Acres, FL. Our well trained, English speaking caregivers are certified with many years of experience. We provide compassionate care and assistance to our residents in a peaceful,...
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I love this facility, the best in town. If you are looking for an assisted living facility for you Mother or Father Cape West is where you should go. The Staff are very caring and always for the extra mile...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Cape West, LLCOnly miles from the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, Cape West senior care home is nestled among palm trees in a bright, spacious residential neighborhood in Cape Coral, Florida. Year-round sun and warmth will keep your loved one happy and healthy; plenty of area activities will encourage...
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Highly recommend both the concept and it's execution.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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They're doing a great job here, we couldn't be happier with them! It's a very nice looking smaller community, and while it isn't flashy it has a comfortable homey atmosphere. The personalities of the staff...
Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Avalon Assisted LivingAvalon Assisted Living is a residential care home located in the beautiful and picturesque city of Fort Myers, in Lee County, Florida. Our home has so much to offer residents and their loved ones, from premier shopping destinations, to world-class cuisine, and a lively arts...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Our mother has received excellent care at the Argyle Care Home. Her physical and emotional needs are met on a daily basis by caring and competent caregivers. The home is friendly, clean and comfortable....
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Villa Palms is everything you could hope for in assisted living... the staff are friendly and caring while doing a professional job. Most accommodating and a good place to call home.
Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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THE PLACE IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. THE ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF IS SO CARING.THE STAFF MAKE YOU FEEL AT HOME EVERYTIME YOU WALK THROUGH THE DOOR. THIS FACILITY IS THE FIRST MEMORY CARE I'VE BEEN TO THATS SMELLS...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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We were very happy at Cairn Park during my Mom’s final months. The girls were wonderful with her. My Mon was one of the three that passed away in a very short time. It was just her time. Just like it was...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Located in beautiful, sunny Cape Coral, Florida, Cristina's Adult Family Care Home is the ideal senior care provider and living community for your loved one. The highly trained and caring nurses on staff cater to the individualized needs of their residents, and a doctor is always on call if...
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The Joyful Life Assisted Living, Inc. is wonderful!!! I can't rate the activities because I am not sure. Overall this has been a wonderful experience. I would highly recommend the Joyful Life Assisted...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Joyful Life Assisted Living, Inc. Joyful Life Assisted Living, Inc. is a senior care home located in beautiful Cape Coral, Florida, which is in Lee County. Being on the Gulf of Mexico, the area is stunning with numerous canals and waterways to enjoy. In fact the city is known as the Waterfront...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.

Cost of care homes in Fort Myers, FL

The average cost of senior living in Fort Myers is 3316.67 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Slater, FL with an average of 3102.08 per month.

Average cost comparisons near Fort Myers, FL

Average monthly costs

Fort Myers, FL

$3,317

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

Research services for seniors in Fort Myers, FL

In Fort Myers, Florida, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

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

Fort Myers 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 Lee Memorial Hospital and Gulf Coast Medical Center.

Fort Myers, Florida, is known for its prime location on the Gulf of Mexico and the many outdoor activities the ocean has to offer. Seniors can take advantage of the restaurants, shopping, and museums downtown Fort Myers offers. They can also visit Sanibel and Captiva islands for a coastal day trip to get out on the water, bask in the sun on the gorgeous white sand beaches, or eat some locally caught seafood at one of the beachfront restaurants.

What are care homes?

Residential care homes are houses in residential neighborhoods that are equipped, adapted, and staffed to care for a small number of residents, usually between two and 10. Like assisted living communities, staff at care homes typically help residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and medication management. Although residential care homes vary significantly depending on the community, services usually include:

  • Help with personal care
  • Medication management
  • Mobility assistance
  • Nutritious meals
  • Social activities and outings
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
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Cape West, LLC, Topic's AFCH and Cairn Park are the top rated residential care home facilities near Fort Myers, Florida. See full list of communities.

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