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Calusa Harbour
2525 First Street, Fort Myers, FL, 33901
4.3
(65 reviews)
"I think this by far the best rehab facility in Southwest Florida. ..."
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With its comfortable year-round temperatures, unique cultural amenities and beautiful beaches, it’s no surprise that Fort Myers consistently ranks among the best places in the country to retire. Here, those aged 65 and over account for 22% of the 87,000-person population. To support this growing community, the city is home to several high-performing hospitals such as Lee Memorial Hospital and Gulf Coast Medical Center, both of which feature specialties relevant to older adults. The city also features a variety of senior care options, including assisted living facilities, nursing homes and home health care agencies.
Nursing home care features around-the-clock supervision, personal care and skilled nursing services. In Fort Myers, this level of care costs $8,730 per month for a semiprivate room, which is considerably higher than the national average. While nursing home level care is appropriate for some seniors, many receive similar services through home care and assisted living at a more affordable monthly rate.
In this guide, we highlight the cost of nursing home care in Fort Myers and discuss how it compares to this level of care in nearby cities and other types of senior care. We also give an overview of some of the local programs available to seniors to help them avoid or delay nursing home placement or to pay for services when care is necessary.
Nursing Home Facilities in Fort Myers, Florida
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The Arbor at Shell Point
15071 Shell Point Blvd, Fort Myers, FL, 33908
"My mother moved in Shell Point Larsen Pavilion in August of 2006 and died in December of 2010. My father and I liked them very much and I give them two thumbs up. We thought they did a good job. They had activities there. I liked that there were faci..."
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Signature Healthcare of College Park
13755 Golf Club Pkwy., Fort Myers, FL, 33919
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Five stars for caring, responsible staff. They all are remarkably responsive to my needs and wants. When I came here, I was in need of a great deal of care. The staff's responses to my particular needs have enabled me to come a long way toward regain..."
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Citrus Gardens of Fort Myers
7173 Cypress Drive Southwest, Fort Myers, FL, 33907
5.0
(1 reviews)
"This is a great facility, very clean with amazing staff, very professional therapy team and caring nurses, also the activities are fun and entertaining. ..."
READ MOREGulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit
13960 Plantation Road, Fort Myers, FL, 33912
4.3
(3 reviews)
"My mother was a resident at Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit. They were outstanding and extremely well in their level of care. They were staffed sufficiently and were just very good. The place was clean and neat, and the food was good f..."
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2310 N Airport Road, Fort Myers, FL, 33907
2.4
(22 reviews)
"We've chosen Page Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. So far it's been fine. We just appreciate what they're doing with my husband, and can still have many happy years there. The staff is very good, because of the COVID problem I haven't been able ..."
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The Preserve
14750 Hope Center Loop, Fort Myers, FL, 33912
3.0
(7 reviews)
"My dad is in The Preserve. He's only been there during the COVID, so basically I can't go in any farther than the front door, but doing everything sort of by remote, by telephone call and stuff. They have treated my father extremely nice there. Their..."
READ MOREEvans Health Care
3735 Evans Ave, Fort Myers, FL, 33901
2.5
(17 reviews)
"Evans Health Care was very clean and very welcoming. The staff at the reception was very, very nice and very friendly. I was telling her what I was there for, what I was looking for, and to see what availability they had. She went and got her directo..."
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16131 Roserush Court, Fort Myers, FL, 33908
3.6
(5 reviews)
"I like Health Park very much. The people are very attentive. My mother is in a large room for two with windows. It’s clean and well maintained. The location is fine, and the grounds are well kept and pretty. ..."
READ MOREEagleridge Center
13881 Eagle Ridge Dr, Fort Myers, FL, 33912
"My mom is staying here. She is in a semi-private room, which is a fine room, very clean and bright. She is recovering from surgery and she has not been feeling very well but they're giving her excellent care. The staff are very helpful and very atten..."
READ MOREConsulate Health Care Of North Fort Myers
991 Pondella Road, Fort Myers, FL, 33903
2.1
(11 reviews)
"Dad is at Consulate Health Care, and they seem like a pretty nice facility. I visited the facility about four times in the last couple of months. The facility seemed pretty clean to me. Most of the staff seemed pretty good. I know my sister had a pro..."
READ MOREWinkler Court
3250 Winkler Extension, Fort Myers, FL, 33916
2.0
(14 reviews)
"The room I was in was very clean. The bathroom was spotless I received 3 very nice meals everyday. I was especially pleased by the quality of the food. They also came by with coffee and tea The physical therapy staff were kind and firm with me...."
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2826 Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers, FL, 33901
2.7
(3 reviews)
"It has everything my dad needs. Mostly, he just wants companionship, they can administer his medication, they make sure he eats three times a day, and they make sure he gets his medicines on time -- that kind of thing. The staff was nice, and everybo..."
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Heartland Health Care Center Fort Myers
1600 Matthew Drive , Fort Myers, FL, 33907
2.1
(7 reviews)
"My mother has been in Heartland for rehab for three weeks now. I think the staff is really slow in responding to the patients and don't give her a chance to get up on her leg. She's got a couple of nasty nurses there. I think it's a nice, clean place..."
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Lodge At Cypress Cove, The
10500 Cypress Cove Dr, Fort Myers, FL, 33908
"The Lodge At Cypress Cove, located in Fort Myers, FL, is a senior living provider that specializes in skilled nursing care and short-term re..."
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Fort Myers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
7173 Cypress Dr, Fort Myers, FL, 33907
"Welcome to Cypress Community Care Center! Fort Myers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a 120-bed facility located in Fort Myers, FL, in c..."
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Gulf Coast Village
1333 SANTA BARBARA BLVD, Cape Coral, FL, 33991
4.0
(37 reviews)
"My aunt started out in the assisted living area of Gulf Coast Village, and then she is now in the nursing home. I'm very happy with them. It's the cleanest institution I think I've been in. The nursing staff has been great. The medical social worker,..."
READ MORERehab and Healthcare Center of Cape Coral
2629 DEL PRADO BLVD, Cape Coral, FL, 33904
2.8
(22 reviews)
"I recently had a loved one here in this facility. I had a few minor concerns that were immediately addressed by the DON and never had any more issues. The administrator was very kind and made himself accessible to talk or to follow up on previous c..."
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Nursing Home Costs in Fort Myers, Florida
In Fort Myers, nursing home semiprivate rooms cost $8,730 per month. A private room is nearly 10% more per month, at $9,566.
The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
Nursing home cost data for Fort Myers is calculated into the average for the Cape Coral Area and comes in at $8,730 per month for semiprivate rooms. Using the cost for semiprivate rooms as comparison points, the Fort Myers region is about $60 per month more expensive than Florida as a whole for nursing home care and almost $1,000 more expensive than the monthly national median. Several cities in Florida have more affordable care, including the capital city of Tallahassee at $7,543 per month and Sebring at $7,452. In Miami and Naples, fees are considerably higher at $9,095 and $10,391, respectively.
Fort Myers
$8,730
Florida
$8,669
The United States
$7,756
Naples Area
$10,391
Miami Area
$9,095
Sebring Area
$7,452
Tallahassee
$7,543
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
While nursing home care is suitable for those who need 24-hour nursing, seniors who need a lesser degree of care may save money by choosing another option. Assisted living facilities, which may administer or contract with a third party to provide short-term or intermittent skilled nursing services, are considerably cheaper at $4,500 monthly. For seniors who prefer to live at home, home health care, which includes some skilled nursing services along with personal care and housekeeping, is also relatively affordable at $4,767 per month. Home care features personal care in the senior’s home for $4,576 per month, and adult day services are the most affordable option at $1,625 per month.
Home Care
$4,576
Home Health Care
$4,767
Adult Day Health Care
$1,625
Assisted Living
$4,500
Nursing Home (Semiprivate Room)
$8,730
Nursing Home (Private Room)
$9,566
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Fort Myers, Florida
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
- Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
- Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
- Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Free Resources for Seniors in Fort Myers, Florida
Fort Myers has several programs and organizations that help seniors find financial assistance for nursing home care or obtain services to delay or avoid placement in a skilled nursing facility. The following resources are available to seniors who need skilled nursing or would benefit from supports such as home-delivered meals and personal care services.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida | (239) 652-6900 | Fort Myers seniors are served by the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida, a nonprofit agency that administers programs and services to enhance seniors’ independence and quality of life. The agency provides services such as personal care, home-delivered and congregate meals, transportation and referrals for local programs. Its long-term care ombudsman advocates on behalf of those in nursing homes. |
| Meals on Wheels | (239) 332-7687 | The local Meals on Wheels program is available to those aged 60 and over or those who are under 60 and chronically ill or disabled. Meals may be delivered on a short-term basis while the individual recovers from an injury or surgery or long-term if it enables them to continue living safely at home. The organization also provides food and care for pets. |
| Lee County Human & Veteran Services | (239) 533-7930 | Fort Myers seniors have access to a variety of services through the county, including assistance with utility and housing payments and information and referral services for prescription drug programs, home-delivered meals and affordable housing. The department also helps veterans access state and federal VA benefits, including those that may cover assisted living or nursing home care such as the VA Aid and Attendance or Housebound benefits. |
| SHINE | (800) 963-5337 | The statewide SHINE program provides free Medicare options counseling for those aged 65 and over. It’s staffed by volunteer counselors who are trained to answer questions about benefits available through Medicare, Medicaid and long-term care insurance, which may help seniors identify ways to cover nursing home expenses. Services are available over the phone or by attending local enrollment events. |
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Reviews of Communities Nearby
Nursing Homes
Phil J
5
Review of Winkler Court
The room I was in was very clean. The bathroom was spotless I received 3 very nice meals everyday. I was especially pleased by the quality of the food. They also came by with coffee and tea...
Nursing Homes
Mercedes Candal
1
Review of The Preserve
This place is a horror show.Staff is lazy and unprofessional as well as unpleasant. Pulled my mother out after having a fall there and no xray for 2 days.They all cover each other.Ryan, director of...
Provider response
Mercedes, we are sorry to hear about your experience. It sounds like there was a misunderstanding about the level of care provided and expectations between the family and our facility. It’s always...
Nursing Homes
wanda
1
Review of The Preserve
my relative broke her hip and was sent to the Preserve after the hospital. Within a few days she developed pneumonia which went undiagnosed and untreated for two weeks, despite repeated alerts...
