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10 Best Independent Living Communities in North Fort Myers, FL
If you’re looking for independent living in the North Fort Myers area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in North Fort Myers. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 27 independent living facilities in North Fort Myers, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Punta Gorda Isles.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Cape Coral, Punta Gorda and Fort Myers.
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8.1
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37 reviews
The whole experience was very pleasant. The staff was very attentive and very friendly. The rooms were spacious and very comfortable. Love the meals and snacks. The kitchen was a welcome surprise! Definitely...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Wickshire Senior Living offers a personalized experience that addresses physical, emotional and financial concerns through active listening and thoughtful preparation. We work tirelessly for the benefit of our residents, our associates, and our community to ensure that the highest standards of...
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9.8
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105 reviews
This is my second stay at America House. I came to live here after I lost my home in Hurricane Ian. Lived here for 9 months. and enjoyed it very much. I'm now here for the second time because the dr said I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to American House Ft. MyersOpening in spring 2018 American House Fort Myers is located off of Metro Parkway adjacent to Lee Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers. We will feature assisted living and memory care apartments.When it comes to selecting a senior living community for...
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9.8
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33 reviews
Mom is really liking her new place and the food is fantastic!!! It was a really good move for her and us. Everyone we run into seem to be very nice and very helpful. We are very happy with our choice.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Palms of Fort Myers is a retirement community offering Independent, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Our residents enjoy a heated swimming pool, walking paths, a game room, a pub, library, gym, beautiful chapel and a Rehabilitation and Wellness Outpatient Clinic, among many other services and...
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9.8
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115 reviews
Atrium is great and my mom really likes it. They have so many activities to choose from and the staff is very friendly. Whenever I bring someone to visit my mom they are always so impressed by how nice the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to award-winning senior living at Atrium at Liberty Park in Cape Coral, Florida. Honored for outstanding service by families, and national and local publications and media outlets, Atrium has set a new standard for the highest quality of care and lifestyle. At the Atrium, life is vibrant...
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9.7
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45 reviews
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Highpoint at Cape Coral is a locally owned, market-rate, continuing care rental senior living community developed by Fortress Ventures on a 10.8-acre site located on Four Mile Cove Parkway in Cape Coral, Florida. The community is centrally located off Del Prado Blvd S and Four Mile Cove Pkwy,...
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9.7
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84 reviews
The Windsor of Cape Coral is an older facility, but has recently been updated, and is conveniently located to stores and restaurants. It is very welcoming. Staff is very friendly and helpful, and gets to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Windsor of Cape Coral is a licensed assisted living and memory care residence committed to providing quality services in a caring, comfortable environment. We offer professional, personalized services designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We have been serving the needs...
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9.6
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29 reviews
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Calusa Harbour Senior Living offers Independent Living and Assisted Living for seniors who want to maintain their rich and rewarding life without the responsibilities of running a household. Here, you're given independence and options. We offer a choice of apartment floor plans, restaurant-style...
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9.4
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71 reviews
My mother is a resident of Brookdale Cape Coral. Everyone on staff has been amazingly friendly, kind and caring, and fully dedicated to helping her adjust and feel comfortable in her new home. This...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Brookdale of Cape Coral Let the most experienced and reputable company in the nation serve you and live up to your expectations! Their is a reason we received a J.D. Power Award for ranking highest in the J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Senior Living Satisfaction Study. Embrace an active and vibrant...
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9.4
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52 reviews
Well I don't live there but my Mom has been there for just over a year now and although no place is perfect it is just great for her. The staff is very warm and friendly and seems to know their residents...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place is a beautiful community located in a quiet, charming neighborhood, with shopping, restaurants, and local attractions just around the corner. From the beautiful sun porches, balconies, and landscaped grounds, to the fitness center, library, pool, and social...
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9.3
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108 reviews
It's been very positive. The staff have been very friendly and always helpful. Have responded in reasonable time t o our maintenance requests. The meals fairly good. Some better than others but I...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome The Summit of Fort Myers, Lee County's premier independent retirement living community located in the tropical paradise of Southwest Florida. Spanning nearly three decades and going strong, our mission is to provide freedom and independence supported by services that promote quality of...
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8.0
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8 reviews
Lots of great activities offered. Both physical and spiritual, we have a great recreation Director. Apartment sizes and layouts are excellent. Our apartment has a dining area as well, but I have seen the...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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8.0
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11 reviews
It is a very nice community, everyone that works there is very nice and helpful. They care about their residents. I would recommend to others.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Discovery Village At The Forum, a world-class senior living community located in the "City of Palms" Fort Myers, FL. Discovery Villages all-inclusive lifestyle offers a unique approach to retirement living in that we provide the care, services, and activities that residents need now or...
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It is a wonderful place to live and to come here. They have valet parking here, maid service once a week, cleans the apartment and provides clean sheets, beautiful pool, activities for the residents each...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Extensive research has gone into developing a truly different, service driven retirement community that functions even better than it looks (and it looks amazing!) We believe that quality always costs less in the end. You are spared the unpleasantness of inexperience that frequently leads to...
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6.5
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4 reviews
I picked this community because it was the only affordable place.We can afford it and if we need to call for help for medicines and personal intimate items. Place is clean, cereal for breakfast,no lunch and...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome, come on in!Fort Myers Independent Living is designed to help and maintain the quality of life for our senior citizens and those with disabilities by providing comfortable, clean, affordable housing in a way that promotes maximum self-determination and independence in a supportive...
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My mom just moved to Hidden Oaks, and she says she loves the activities and the staff. Everyone's really nice to her, and the food is fresh and delicious. I highly recommend Hidden Oaks to anyone looking...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
For over 40 years we have been setting the standard in Senior Living. Our commitment to family values such as integrity, reliability, and excellence is more than just a business philosophy- it's a tradition. Be sure to visit our web site at www.HiddenOaksSeniorLiving.com At Hidden Oaks of Ft...
1.0
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2 reviews
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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13 reviews
The Woodlands is wonderful they are 5 stars all the way! I couldn't have picked a better place, my mother was in the hospital and when she was ready to leave, she asked to go back to The Woodlands. They are...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of independent living in North Fort Myers, FL
The average cost of senior living in North Fort Myers is $3,817 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include LaBelle, FL with an average of $2,743 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in North Fort Myers, FL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in North Fort Myers, FL vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in North Fort Myers, FL by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in North Fort Myers
Recent reviews for independent living in North Fort Myers
Seaside at Fort Myers
4.0
I am currently a resident at Seaside at Fort Myers and my experience at this facility has been good. The staff is nice and passionate. The cleanliness and friendliness is good. The care services, value for cost and activities are also good. The food is cold a lot of times. I do eat in my room a ...
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Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place in Fort Myers, FL
4.4
Barkley Place is a nice place to live. The food is good. At times they run out of things that should not happen. Service is decent most of the time, and at times poor. Management is good to work with, but you need to remind them at times.All and all it is a nice place and very secure.
The Opal at Lakes Park in Fort Myers, FL
4.9
The Opal aut Lakes Park has been a wonderful place for my mother-in law. She is getting excellent care. The staff, especially [name removed] is one of The main reasons we chose Opal. It takes special people to work with the elderly: this team does a great job!
North Fort Myers independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Fort Myers independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Fort Myers, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in North Fort Myers independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of North Fort Myers partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.7%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.8%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
31.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in North Fort Myers independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of North Fort Myers communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
45.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
45.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.3%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Fort Myers independent living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in North Fort Myers offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.5%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.4%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.1%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.1%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.5%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
40.9%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles, Canterfield of Fort Myers and American House Fort Myers are the top-rated independent living facilities near North Fort Myers, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 27 independent living facilities near North Fort Myers, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in North Fort Myers, Florida are Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles, Canterfield of Fort Myers and The Palms of Fort Myers. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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