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Assisted Living Communities in North Fort Myers, FL
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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.
