Assisted Living Facilities in Lee County, Florida

We found 33 assisted living facilities near Lee County, FL. Read reviews, check ratings and pricing, get contact information, and learn about senior living options, amenities, and events offered by browsing the Lee County assisted living providers listed below.

33 Lee County, Florida, Assisted Living Facilities
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    3.0
    Emeritus at The Lakes
    Fort Myers, FL 33907
    "My parents like their friends, the food & their apartment. I think the staff turnover is high..." more

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    Sterling House of LeHigh Acres
    Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
    "Sterling House of LeHigh Acres provides our residents with lifestyles, housing, care and servic..." more

     15412
    4.0
    Clare Bridge of Cape Coral
    Cape Coral, FL 33991
    "I very much liked the layout and decoration of this facility. It was arranged in a circle which ..." more

     16154
    4.0
    Sterling House of Cape Coral
    Cape Coral, FL 33990
    "My friend's mother was a resident at Sterling House for several years until her death a few month..." more

     15461
    4.0
    Clare Bridge of Fort Myers
    Fort Myers, FL 33912
    "While in the Florida area, we headed over to check out the Clare Bridge of Fort Myers assisted li..." more

     16290
    4.0
    Sterling House of Fort Myers
    Fort Myers, FL 33919
    "I took a tour of Sterling House in Fort Meyers, Florida. This is an assisted living facility. ..." more

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    Emeritus at Bonita Springs
    Bonita Springs, FL 34134
    "Emeritus at Bonita Springs offers warm, friendly assisted living in Bonita Springs, FL. We tail..." more

     40139
    4.0
    Emeritus at Fort Myers
    Fort Myers, FL 33907
    "We were delighted to visit the Emeritus at Fort Myers while in the vicinity checking out assisted..." more

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    The Windsor of Cape Coral
    Cape Coral, FL 33991


    Cape Chateau Inc.
    Cape Coral, FL 33990

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    Dornoch Place del Prado
    Cape Coral, FL 33904

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    Woodlands (the)
    Cape Coral, FL 33991

    The Arbor at Shell Point
    Fort Myers, FL 33908

    Barkley Place
    Fort Myers, FL 33901
    "Barkley Place is the most popular Rental Community in Fort Myers, Florida. The r" more


    Juniper Village at Cape Coral
    Cape Coral, FL 33904
    "Juniper Village at Cape Coral is home to approximately 80 residents, and is dedi" more


    Barrington Terrace of Ft Myers
    Fort Myers, FL 33908
    "There are times you feel like curling up in your favorite chair and paging throu" more

    Calusa Harbour
    Fort Myers, FL 33901
    "Calusa Harbour offers everything you expect from senior living – a beautiful com" more

    Hidden Oaks of Fort Myers
    Fort Myers, FL 33901



    The Lakes
    Fort Myers, FL 33919

    Palms of Fort Myers
    Fort Myers, FL 33901

CaringScore

Overview HealthScore: 6.9 CostScore: 5.2 LivabilityScore: 5.7
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CaringScore for Lee County, FL

CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Lee was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose assisted living facilities in Lee.

CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 6, Lee rates above average for those seeking assisted living facilities.

The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Lee. Choose a category score to learn more.

6.9
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HealthScore for Lee County, FL

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Lee, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for assisted living facilities. The HealthScore for Lee is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 6.9, Lee rates above average for those seeking assisted living facilities.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking assisted living facilities. At 196.8 physicians per capita, Lee closely matches the national average. Lee scores 61.5 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 2.1, and closely matches the national average in specialists per capita, with 19. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Lee is 79.8 years -- 2.4 percent higher than most of the country. Air quality in Lee -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 12.0 percent above average, and water quality -- another key measure of Lee's environmental health -- is about average.

Doctors Per Capita Lee County, FL Nat'l Avg
Physicians 196.8 220.5
Geriatricians 2.1 1.3
Cardiologists 7.9 7.7
Oncologists 3 3.5
Orthopedists 6 7
5.2
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CostScore for Lee County, FL

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Lee, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for assisted living facilities. The CostScore for Lee is based on data such as the average monthly cost of assisted living facilities in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 5.2, Lee is on par with the national average for assisted living facilities.

The average monthly cost for assisted living facilities in Lee is $3,380 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Lee is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs are 2.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 11.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living Lee County, FL
Aggregate Index 96
Healthcare Index 102
Housing Index 89
Food Index 105
Utilities Index 80
Transportation Index 107
5.7
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LivabilityScore for Lee County, FL

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Lee. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for assisted living facilities. The LivabilityScore for Lee is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.7, Lee rates above average for assisted living facilities.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for assisted living facilities. The sun shines an average of 266 days each year in Lee, 29.8 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 53°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Lee than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 91°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate index in Lee is 4 out of 10, which is about average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent higher than average. At $53,145 per year, the population of Lee earns a median household income on par with the national average. Lee has an unemployment rate of 11.20 percent, roughly 23.1 percent higher than the national average. And about 23.19 percent of the population in Lee is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 76.2 percent.

Amenities Per Capita Lee Nat'l Avg
Parks 0.7 136.1
Libraries 2.7 18.8
Places of Worship 56.7 220.5
Public Transit 80.3 110.4
Grocery Stores 84.4 97.7
Pharmacies 12.6 13.8

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