The Best Communities in Lee County, FL

"I didn't like that most of the rooms were shared. They had cottages and did not have a doctor, but they had a nurse practitioner. You have to move as you progress in your illness. It was more expensive and wasn't as nice. They had different units, the place was clean, and the people were very nice and friendly. I just didn't like the setup."

"We moved into Highpoint at Cape Coral, and we love it here. I highly recommend this place, but we had to wait to get in because they don't have many openings. It is a great place. It's a little pricey, but they include a stove, a microwave, a dishwasher, a refrigerator with an ice maker, cable television, and WiFi. We have air conditioning, and all the utilities are included. I have a 1-bedroom apartment and a screened-in patio off of my bedroom. I have a drive-in shower where you can go right in if you're in a wheelchair. They have somebody come in every week to clean. You put your garbage outside the room and they collect it three days a week. The place is extremely clean all over. There's always someone running a sweeper or cleaning up or wiping. They had someone in the elevator the other day, cleaning up the prints in the elevator. They bring in entertainment. Two days ago, they had a doo-wop band, a man and a woman singing. Last night, they had a woman dressed in vintage clothes and told about different characters in history. They have a swimming pool and they have exercise classes there. They have a yoga room, they have all kinds of equipment where you can work out. They have a little putt-putt course. They have a card room, a library with all kinds of books, a pool table, and yoga. They also take you to doctor appointments. The people are extremely friendly, nice, and outgoing. The staff goes out of their way to be helpful. I came back from Walmart and they have a metal cart and they help you bring your things up to your room. I had several packages delivered that were heavy, and one of the staff who's a bus driver brought them up to my room. You get a key to your room and a key to your mailbox. They give you a security bracelet that opens the doors when you come in and out, so nobody can just walk in off the street. The food here is positively delicious, and a good variety, too. We have breakfast every day and a choice of lunch or dinner. And then we have snacks at night. It's a five-star place, literally. It is expensive, but it's worth the money. If you go home and you pay for your gas, electricity, water sewer, cable TV, Wi-Fi, plus buy all your food, do all your own cooking, and pay for your lot rent or your mortgage, it pretty much evens out. "

"My wife was at this facility and lived very happy for her remaining years. The young ladies who cared for her did gods work. Everyone cared for one another. We always knew where my wife was and there was no body better at dealing with folks with Alz than Arden Courts."

"We have chosen Brookdale Santa Barbara for my brother. His furniture is there and it's all ready for him to go. I'm very pleased with what I have seen over there so far. The community is very lovely and very light. The rooms are really good. It's fairly new, so it's a very nice place. The people there are extremely friendly and very helpful. The person who gave me the tour was very helpful and very patient. He answered all the questions I had, explaining everything. They have a lot of activities going on. They have games, they have a nice outdoor area, all closed in, of course, and they have karaoke. Two days a week, they have a woman come in and she leads everybody in singing. It's nice."

"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 garden area and a nice room. Everything's new, it's only two years old. We only had the tour guide. I didn't talk to any staff, and she was nice. They have the regular stuff, and they have a separate kitchen. You could go in and cook your own stuff. They had a hair salon, nails, manicures, and pedicures you could get. It was nice stuff for me. They have bingo and puzzles. They had some game going on when we went by. That was the only one I've ever been on. It was enjoyable and it only took an hour, so it wasn't long. The staff was nice and friendly, and everyone smiled."

"We like that The Gallery at Cape Coral is clean, new and roomy, and the people are very, very nice. The food is very good. We just like everything about it. We're staying in a one-bedroom unit. They offer exercise and continental breakfast. Their dining room is open from 11 to 7, and they have a full bar and a gym. We haven't been here long enough to get involved in activities, but from all we've seen, everything is very good."

"We like American House Coconut Point. We like the modern decor, the way it was set up, and the way it looked. We like the friendliness of the staff, too. There is a full kitchen in the independent living and a partial kitchen in the assisted living. The tour was very well done. The staff was excellent. What we didn't like is that independent living and assisted living are separate from each other. We were looking for something where my sister wouldn't have to build a new set of relationships when she went from one to another."

"My Dad moved in 3 months ago and we are extremely HAPPY with everyone at Inspired Living. The caregivers and activities staff are incredible. If you are looking at Memory Care Communities, this place is #1!!!!!!"

"My mother moved into American House Bonita Springs. Most of the people there are helpful, and I think the facility is very nice. Her room is excellent. I'd move into her room any day. The meals seem to be good, and it's a good variety. They have a salon, they're pet friendly for small pets, and they have field trips available. The facility is clean, kept clean, the exterior and the walkways are very nice, and it's a very beautiful place to be."

"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 apartment, and the residents are generally happy. Some days are different from the others, but the last time I was there, I heard people laughing. It was like a big party and dad loves it. He's very happy to have company, and he's getting everything he needs. The staff members are all very nice and cheerful, and they seem to enjoy their jobs. There's also longevity within the staff. Some of them have been there for a long time. He likes the food so far. They said he eats all of it and finishes his plate. The building was recently remodeled, like a year ago, so it looks good. He just has a closet door that could be in a little better shape, but that's not a big deal. It's all been remodeled, so it's nice, clean, and neat, and the bathroom looks good and modern. They do have activities every day. Some days it's bingo, then it's something else other days. Dad is very interested in that. It's perfect for the memory care residents. The decor is kind of weird, though; like in the hallway off to one side, there's a crib with a few baby dolls in it and they look realistic. It seems kind of weird to normal people but I get it. You have babies and that's something that everybody could relate to, and then over in the other hallway, they have a little tool area set out. So it's like a little bit of this and a little bit of that, but it's interesting and seems conducive to keeping them amused."

"Recently, my uncle's dementia progressed to a level whereby he required a facility transition from assisted living to memory care. As a Marine vet who had never been married my wife and I were quite concerned as to my uncle's ability and willingness to transition to a less independent environment. Fortunately, after a thorough review of various memory care facilities in Naples, we selected Bayshore Memory Care for his residency. His transition has been remarkably seamless as a result of the excellent and professional care provided by the nursing, administrative and support staff. Importantly, as a new state of the art facility, Bayshore provides a thoughtful, nurturing and calm environment that has been very conducive to my uncle's successful move to memory care. Many thanks to Alisha and her wonderful and professional staff at Bayshore Memory Care. "

"Naples Green Village was very, very pleasant. The staff was very accommodating. It was a good atmosphere and it looked like the residents were very happy as well. They have a lot of social events, a lot of get-togethers, and a lot of areas for gathering. We had lunch there, and it was also very good. The rooms looked very comfortable. They're a little on the small side, but I think most assisted living arrangements are a little smaller. They're very clean and had a nice view of the courtyards and beautiful gardens. It was newly remodeled and very clean."

"Both of my parents were residents at this facility for approximately two years. We have nothing but good things to say. Lots of activities. Always bathed and dressed. Spiritual needs met. Lots of fond memories. Kept safe. Both died of old age eight months apart; received excellent end of life care via Hospice in their own room. Can't thank everyone there enough."

"We will move into Seascape at Naples. It's two bedrooms, two baths, plenty of room, very much like where we're coming from, and we have an end unit. My husband's a veteran, so we got quite a discount. It just has everything we need and want. It's more like a home. Everything is supplied. You also have breakfast and lunch, breakfast and dinner, or dinner and lunch. They take you to the doctor if you need it, and they have trips. They have all kinds of things going on every day that would be good for my husband. Everything that interests us. We've looked around a lot, and this is our favorite. Grace and Carrie were both wonderful."