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Atrium at Liberty Park
1321 NE 24th Avenue, Cape Coral, FL 33909
"We went to Atrium at Liberty Park, and that is where my aunt and uncle are going to move. We had a meal there, the staff...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,600
Assisted Living Communities in North Fort Myers, FL
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authentic reviews in North Fort Myers, FL below include 68 Assisted Living facilities with 1526 reviews. On average in North Fort Myers, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 5.0 out of 5 stars.
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We’ve spent hundreds of hours compiling helpful information below these listings, ranging from assisted living costs statistics of in North Fort Myers, to local laws & regulations in the area, to nearby services and programs that can help older adults in the community thrive, and more.
68 Providers
Calusa Harbour
2525 First St, Fort Myers, FL 33901
"My mother moved to Calusa Harbour about 2 months ago. She lived with me and my family for about 15 years. She was...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$3,100
Highpoint at Cape Coral
1701 Four Mile Cove Pkwy., Cape Coral, FL 33990
"I visited this community and was pleasantly surprised. The staff are very friendly, and the residents are extremely...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$3,950
Brookdale Cape Coral
1416 Country Club Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33990
"Brookdale Cape Coral gave me some cookies and they were very good. It was a fairly new building. It's very small with...
Assisted Living
$4,495
The Gallery at Cape Coral
2307 Chiquita Blvd S, Cape Coral, FL 33991
"My friend is moving in at The Waters of Cape Coral this month. It was very well-appointed. Everybody was very friendly...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,475
Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake
7460 Lake Breeze Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33907
"Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake was a very impressive place. The staff member who assisted me was very good, cordial...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,395
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American House Fort Myers
14001 Metro Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33912
"The doctor recommended American House Fort Myers for my husband. He had other patients that had done well there with the...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,600
Discovery Commons Cypress Point
6870 Alister Way, Fort Myers, FL 33912
"When I visited, they took me anywhere I wanted to go. We saw the rooms -- even those that were occupied -- little ladies...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,499
The Opal at Lakes Park
14521 Lakewood Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33919
"Clean, doesn't smell like a nursing home, caring nurses, nice staff. "
Assisted Living
$3,000
Amavida at Lakes Park
7820 Fanning Court, Fort Myers, FL 33907
"We toured Amavida Senior Living. It was fairly new, and it was clean. It was by the lake and by a park; mom likes to...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,595
Canterfield of Fort Myers
18301 Trifecta Lane, Ft Myers, FL 33967
"My mom stayed in Canterfield of Fort Myers Assisted Living for 18 days. I picked her up yesterday. Everything was...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,100
Alva Senior Living
18401 Palm Beach Blvd, Alva, FL 33920
"We toured Alva Senior Living. I went and looked at all the rooms and what they have. We met with the director of the...
Assisted Living
$5,400
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American House Coconut Point
8460 Murano Del Lago Drive, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
"We toured American House Coconut Point. We toured both levels, the independent and the assisted living, and we looked at...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+2
$2,740
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Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles
250 Bal Harbor Boulevard, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
"We’re so thankful we found Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles for our mom! It’s a smaller, welcoming community that truly feels...
Assisted Living
$4,785
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Vick Street Manor
22332 Vick St, Port Charlotte, FL 33980
"Vick Street Manor was nice and a small place. They only have 50 people right now. It's just quiet, there's not a lot...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$2,200
American House Bonita Springs
11400 Longfellow Lane, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
"We liked that American House Bonita Springs had a park-like setting, and that all the apartments had individual lanais...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,235
The Courtyard Assisted Living
26455 Rampart Blvd, Punta Gorda, FL 33983
"My wife has therapy at Courtyard Assisted Living 3 times a week. They seem to take good care of people there. They give...
Assisted Living
$2,250
Grand Villa of Port Charlotte
2500 Aaron St, Port Charlotte, FL 33952
"I have chosen here but I haven't moved in yet. The first thing we noticed when we went on a tour is how happy the people...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$3,100
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Parkside Assisted Living and Memory Care
2595 Harbor Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33952
"I like that Parkside Assisted Living and Memory Care is new and that it's close to two hospitals. The staff members who...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$2,450
Elite ALF at Naples
1155 Encore Way, Naples, FL 34110
"My dad has been here for a few weeks now, and he's happy there. I'm pretty happy with the place too. He has a nice...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,000
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
According to Genworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey, seniors pay $925 more for assisted living in North Fort Myers than Florida's median. Retirees looking to cut expenses save $1,951 through relocation to Punta Gorda, but they also save $1,462 in Tampa. Those who prefer the East Coast pay comparable rates to North Fort Myers at approximately $5,885 per month.
North Fort Myers
$5,675
Florida
$4,750
The United States
$5,350
Punta Gorda
$3,724
Tampa
$4,213
Port St. Lucie
$5,885
Paying for Assisted Living in North Fort Myers
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in North Fort Myers
In 2014, the state of Florida replaced all their HCBS waiver programs with the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care Program (SMMC-LTC), which helps eligible seniors pay for assisted living costs. Florida also has the Optional State Supplement (OSS), a non-Medicaid program available for qualified seniors.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Florida page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Assisted living communities in North Fort Myers charge a relatively competitive rate, but adult day care costs $4,808 less, offering significant savings. Conversely, a semi-private nursing room costs over twice as much as assisted living at $10,053 per month. Seniors looking to stay at home while receiving similar support to that offered through assisted living spend approximately $5,720 on home care.
In-Home Care
$5,720
Home Health Care
$6,292
Adult Day Health Care
$867
Assisted Living Facility
$5,675
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$10,053
Note: Since data for North Fort Myers is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Cape Coral, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in North Fort Myers
North Fort Myers has plenty of resources for seniors embarking on assisted living. A few below are designed to improve seniors’ health, social interactions and living conditions.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida | (239) 652-6900 or toll-free at (866) 413-5337 | The Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida is a non-profit organization that supports the needs of seniors age 60 and older living in Collier and Lee counties. The organization helps connect retirees with local resources and community-based services to benefit their overall health and well-being, including housing assistance, Medicare counseling, legal assistance and personal care. There’s also an elder helpline staffed by trained specialists to answer questions and provide seniors with unbiased information and referrals. |
| Dr. Piper Center for Social Services | (239) 332-5346 | The Dr. Piper Center for Social Services offers various support programs designed to improve seniors’ overall quality of life. One of these programs is Senior Companions, through which local volunteers are paired with seniors to provide a sense of friendship to minimize feelings of loneliness and isolation. The center also offers its Faith in Action program, which provides volunteer transportation services to take seniors to medical appointments, shopping and assist with errands. |
| Senior Friendship Centers of Lee County | (239) 275-1881 | Senior Friendship Centers of Lee County is a regional branch of Southwest Florida’s non-profit Senior Friendship Centers initiative. The organization seeks to provide seniors with opportunities that empower them to live healthy and active lives. The centers run a variety of activities that seniors can participate in, including a senior volunteer program, wellness classes and educational seminars. There are also 10 dining sites where seniors can come to enjoy nutritious lunchtime meals in a social setting. |
| Lee County Department of Human & Veteran Services | (239) 533-7900 | The Lee County Department of Human & Veteran Services serves as a hub of resources to help veterans access a variety of supportive programs, services and benefits that they’re entitled to. |
| Healthy Life Centers | (239) 424-3220 | The Healthy Life Centers are part of Lee Health’s efforts to provide comprehensive health and wellness services to Lee County residents. Seniors can visit one of the organization’s three locations to participate in various health-focused activities and events, including free educational seminars, group fitness classes, cooking classes and senior social events. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in North Fort Myers
North Fort Myers-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Florida are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Florida page for more information about these laws.
