23 assisted living facilities in Fort Myers, Florida
Lee County, from the Florida AHCA licence roll.
- licensed ALFs
- 23
- on the Medicaid waiver list
- 3
- report memory care
- 16
- beds
- 2,657
Which Fort Myers ALFs accept Medicaid
3 of the 23 licensed ALFs in Fort Myers are on AHCA's Medicaid assisted living waiver list. Another 3 tell the state they accept some form of Medicaid.
What assisted living costs in Fort Myers
There's no published figure for Fort Myers alone. The CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025 puts the Florida median at $5,610 a month for a private one-bedroom unit in assisted living, against $6,200 for the US. A shared nursing home room runs $10,342 a month in Florida.
Read the cost of assisted living in Florida for what a fee covers.
Who qualifies for assisted living in Florida
A Florida ALF may take adults who need help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing or medication, but who don't need 24-hour nursing care. Before a move in, a doctor or nurse completes a health assessment on AHCA form 1823.
To have Medicaid pay for the care, your parent must be 65 or older, or 18 or older with a disability, qualify for Medicaid and need a nursing facility level of care. AHCA sets out these rules.
All 23 licensed ALFs in Fort Myers
Largest first. Each row shows the beds, the deficiencies AHCA cited and the facility's own phone.
- Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake7460 Lake Breeze Drive, Fort Myers 33997
- Amavida at Lakes Park7669 Calistoble Loop, Fort Myers 33908
- Calusa Harbour2525 1st St, Fort Myers 33901
- The Springs at Shell Point Retirement Community13901 Shell Point Plz, Fort Myers 33908
- The Arbor at Shell Point8100 Arbor Court, Fort Myers 33908
- Discovery Commons Cypress Point6870 Alister Way, Fort Myers 33912
- Discovery Village at the Forum2619 Forum Blvd, Fort Myers 33905
- Salterra Senior Living at Fort Myers3501 Hancock Bridge Parkway North, Fort Myers 33903
- American House Fort Myers14001 Metro Pkwy, Fort Myers 33912
- Barrington Terrace - Ft Myers9731 Commerce Center Court, Fort Myers 33908
- Keystone Place at Beachwalk15800 Beachwalk Blvd, Fort Myers 33908
- Canterfield of Fort Myers, LLC18301 Trifecta Ln, Fort Myers 33967
- King's Crown-Shell Point Village3699 Kings Crown Court, Fort Myers 33908
- Springwood Court12780 Kenwood Lane, Fort Myers 33907
- Cypress Cove at Healthpark FL10300 Cypress Cove Drive, Fort Myers 33908
- American House Palms2674 Winkler Avenue, Fort Myers 33901
- The Opal at Lakes Park14521 Lakewood Blvd, Fort Myers 33919
- Healthpark Senior Living9461 Healthpark Circle, Fort Myers 33908
- Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place36 Barkley Circle, Fort Myers 33907
- Arden Courts (Fort Myers)15950 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers 33908
- Brookdale Fort Myers the Colony13565 American Colony Blvd, Fort Myers 33912
- The Preserve14750 Hope Center Loop, Fort Myers 33912
- Cape Chateau 2 ALF LLC6722 Winkler Rd, Fort Myers 33919
Fort Myers ALFs with the fewest serious citations
These licensed ALFs have the fewest Class I and II citations on the AHCA comparison record. Fewer citations is a starting point, not a guarantee, so visit and read the inspection reports.
| Facility | Beds | All deficiencies | Class I or II |
|---|---|---|---|
| King's Crown-Shell Point Village | 130 | 0 | 0 |
| The Springs at Shell Point Retirement Community | 175 | 1 | 0 |
| Calusa Harbour | 175 | 3 | 0 |
| Arden Courts (Fort Myers) | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Barrington Terrace - Ft Myers | 135 | 5 | 0 |
Memory care and nursing homes in Fort Myers
Who licenses ALFs in Florida and how to complain
The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) licenses and inspects every ALF in Florida. Each facility page here links its own AHCA record, with the inspection findings behind the counts.
To report a problem, contact AHCA. Our guide to Florida assisted living regulations explains the rules a home must follow.
Questions families ask about Fort Myers
What is the average cost of assisted living in Fort Myers, FL?
No city median is published. The Florida figure is $5,610 a month.
Will Medicare pay for assisted living in Florida?
No. Medicare doesn't pay for rent or personal care in an ALF. See what it does cover.
What qualifies a person for assisted living in Florida?
Needing help with daily tasks, without needing round-the-clock nursing.
How many assisted living facilities are in Fort Myers, FL?
23 licensed ALFs with 2,657 beds in total.
Which assisted living facilities in Fort Myers are considered the best?
We don't rank them. On the state record, King's Crown-Shell Point Village, The Springs at Shell Point Retirement Community and Calusa Harbour have the fewest serious citations.
From the state record: Florida AHCA FloridaHealthFinder.