The 10 Best Independent Living Communities in Fort Myers, FL for 2024
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There are 18 Independent Living Communities in the Fort Myers area, with 14 in Fort Myers and 4 nearby.
The average cost of independent living in Fort Myers is $3,087 per month. This is higher than the national median of $2,800. Cheaper rated regions include ...
To help you with your search, browse the 281 reviews below for independent living communities in Fort Myers. On average, consumers rate independent living in Fort Myers 4.41 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Bonita Springs with an average rating of 4.28 out of 5 stars.
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Independent Living Facilities in Fort Myers, Florida
"My Dad (87) lost his home to Ian so he suddenly found himself in a position of making a tough decision. We called and looked at a few places when a friend told him about Brookdale. We got an appointment to visit and look around. My Dad and I felt at ..."
"I will be moving into the Summit of Fort Myers. It was a beautiful place and the people were very friendly. The apartment was nice-sized. I was looking at a two-bedroom. They had activities for people. The food was very, very good. They showed me the..."
"My dad is in here, and the place is just beautiful. The staff is phenomenal, and they are all engaged at all different levels. It's not like only one person can do something; they share responsibilities. They are incredible in getting you involved wi..."
"The Palms of Fort Myers was very nice. The tour guide was very good. It was almost a tie for first place. The guide was nice, very pleasant, and helpful there. We did have lunch. That was very good, and the activity they offered was nice. I didn't go..."
"Calusa Harbour was fantastic. It's an older facility, but they offer a lot. They have a library, a cafe, and a dining room. Everything overlooks the water. They had different room sizes, a beauty shop, a general store, fishing activities, a pool, a m..."
"My husband has moved into Discovery Village at the Forum. He's still in independent living so far. The main issue is that it looks like a hotel. It does not look like a nursing home. It's very nice. The accommodations are very nice. Everyone's quite ..."
"The food is wonderful at Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place. I've only been there twice to visit and it's very clean and the people were very friendly. I toured their independent living and the person who assisted me was very, very nice.
The room I saw..."
"Cypress Cove was very nice, but it was very expensive. It's got high ceilings, so it's kind of open. It's very clean, smells good, and is decorated beautifully. The staff was very nice and informative. They have a beauty salon, therapy, classes, and ..."
"Amavida Senior Living is a new facility, it just got built this past year, and it just opened up. It's a beautiful place, it's very well appointed, they have everything you can imagine, and they do offer additional services as far as the type of plac..."
"I liked Fort Myers Independent Living. I thought it was pleasant and clean. The staff seemed to be nice and helpful. The apartments were adequate and would have met my needs. Their dining area also looked nice...."
"Sandpiper Run was very clean, fresh smelling, well kept, and very well organized. When I arrived, they were having sort of a tenant meeting in the lobby, which is a good sign because people get to voice their ideas and opinions. There was an outside ..."
"I’ve bought a home here in Jamaica Bay and I'm very well satisfied with it. These are homes not a building. I have two bedrooms but there so many here with three and four bedrooms. It’s very good and it works fine for me. I like it very well I’ve had..."
"I really like Highpoint at Cape Coral. It was amazing. Nate was the gentleman that showed me around and he showed me their gaming room and their movie theater. There was actually a class of line dancing where some of the seniors were dancing. He show..."
"Atrium at Liberty Park was very neat and clean; It had a lot there. People could do a lot of activities. The menu looked really good, and you can get food from 7 AM to 7 PM; the kitchen is open. It was nice. They had outdoor areas. It has a little ga..."
1333 Santa Barbara Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL, 33991
4.0
(37 reviews)
"The people at Gulf Coast Village were very helpful and very nice. The people that live there all seemed to be happy, moving around, and friendly. If you were in surgery or something like that and you had dogs, which I have, they would walk them for y..."
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Review of Discovery Village At The Forum
My husband has moved into Discovery Village at the Forum. He's still in independent living so far. The main issue is that it looks like a hotel. It does not look like a nursing home. It's very...
My wife and I had moved into The Palms of Fort Myers. The physical appearance is very, very attractive. The upkeep is also quite good. We like it. It's appropriate accommodation for us. We were...
Provider response
Donn, I am the Executive Director and want to thank you for your kind words for the community, for your apartment, and for our team. We know that dining is an important part of life at The Palms of...
I have lived at Cypress Cove. The buildings are yellow. It is near a wildlife preserve, and it has access to major roads. We get one meal a day. There is a pool here and an exercise room that's...