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250 Bal Harbor Boulevard, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
4.7
(32 reviews)
"My tour at Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles was very good. I got to meet many residents. It was very lively, friendly, and welcoming. Everything was as nice as the other facility. However, it was farther away from our house. The staff was lovely. She was..."
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7820 Fanning Court, Fort Myers, FL 33907
4.6
(20 reviews)
"Amavida at Lakes Park was excellent. They had some major renovations going on. They were redoing one of the bar areas and redoing the landscaping. The place is like a resort, which is the only way to describe it. There's nothing that you would want t..."
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1251 Business Way, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
4.6
(8 reviews)
"Very professional staff, very helpful Building is very clean Great location..."
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18301 Trifecta Lane, Ft Myers, FL 33967
4.6
(13 reviews)
"Canterfield of Fort Myers is a relatively new place. It's very nice. The room was small. My relatives were going to have a unit together in the memory care. They would keep my sister-in-law in memory care and my brother-in-law would be able to be out..."
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8460 Murano Del Lago Drive, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
4.5
(22 reviews)
"I toured The American House Coconut Point. They have 112 units for assisted living, 36 units for memory care, and 56 units for independent living, and that proportion just seemed to be off. The tour experience was very thorough. The young man who too..."
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2595 Harbor Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33952
4.5
(2 reviews)
"I had an in-person tour of Parkside Assisted Living and Memory Care. It wasn't like a resort. It was like a very nice assisted living facility with many amenities. They provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The staff was very thorough, accommodating,..."
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14001 Metro Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33912
4.5
(26 reviews)
"We will be putting Dad to American House Fort Myers and we chose it just because of the newness of the facility, the cleanliness, and the amount of residents that they currently had was a smaller amount. The care ratio was very good. It was like 7 re..."
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850 Retreat Drive, Naples, FL 34110
4.4
(19 reviews)
"After 2 1/2 years as a resident of Bentley Village, I have nothing but good things to say about it. I feel safe and cared for and have made many good friendships here. My one bedroom apartment is beautiful, spacious and convenient to so many activiti..."
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1710 SW Health Parkway, Naples, FL 34109
4.3
(42 reviews)
"I liked Brookdale North Naples. It's cleaner than the other place, but the hallways are smaller. I liked the views more. Everything about it was great. Everybody was very nice and very helpful with answering questions and giving me information. It wa..."
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3501 Hancock Bridge Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33903
4.3
(6 reviews)
"My wife is in Volante of Fort Myers. Everything's fine. She's not doing too bad. With every place, there's always room for improvement, but I think they're doing a good job. Her room is excellent. It's private and it's large, and they've done everyth..."
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26850 S Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
4.2
(48 reviews)
"I chose Brookdale Bonita Springs, but the cost is a bit too much for me to handle right now. The people are very helpful. The administrators are great and very friendly. It's beautifully landscaped and beautifully taken care of. They have very good a..."
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14521 Lakewood Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33919
4.2
(8 reviews)
"We toured The Opal at Lakes Park. The staff was very friendly and very helpful. The building is very nice, neat, and clean. They have a nice garden area where people can sit outside. There's a lot of nature out there. It's very nature-like outside. T..."
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7801 Airport-Pulling Rd N, Naples, FL 34109
4.2
(12 reviews)
"Advinia care is great the staff is awesome. The front desk clerks are amazing they always great me when I go there. My fathernlaw was there. And my brothernlaw is there and they treat my brothernlaw with the best care. Im glad he's there he feels li..."
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11400 Longfellow Lane, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
4.1
(34 reviews)
"I have already chosen American House Bonita Springs. I just signed all the papers. I'm still in the process of getting furniture moved in and cleaning out my house. I like the location, the upkeep of the whole unit, and the people. They have all of t..."
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101 Cypress Way E., Naples, FL 34110
4.1
(12 reviews)
"I went to Naples Green Village, but they don't take Medicaid. The person who walked me around was very knowledgeable. It was very nice. If I could afford it, I would put my mom there. It was clean. It was well-run and very nice. The staff was very fr..."
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23023 Westchester Blvd., Port Charlotte, FL 33980
4.0
(56 reviews)
"We went to South Port Square. It was very clean, maintained very well, even though it was an older established facility. The person who took us on the tour was extremely knowledgeable, very friendly, and took us to lunch. Lunch was excellent. They ha..."
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1155 Encore Way, Naples, FL 34110
4.0
(1 reviews)
"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 peopl..."
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7460 Lake Breeze Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33907
3.9
(59 reviews)
"We just recently moved my parents into assisted living at Brookdale Cypress lake. From the moment we walked in the front door, we experienced the true caring of all of the staff from reception to housekeeping nursing activities, and more absolutely t..."
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22332 Vick St, Port Charlotte, FL 33980
3.2
(15 reviews)
"I toured Vick Street Manor. The staff was so nice. They seemed on the same page, organized, and friendly. The facility was very clean and organized...."
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26455 Rampart Blvd, Punta Gorda, FL 33983
2.6
(14 reviews)
"The Courtyard could be my choice because they allow cats, which is my mother's only concern. Right now, I'm still on hold for Medicaid Diversion Program. I'm just waiting for the funding from state of Florida so I could get her in some place. The sta..."
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Robert Bottjer
5.0
Review of Elite ALF at Cape Coral
The rooms are fine and easy to get around even in a wheelchair. My mom does not have a problem. The food is good and staff is caring. They have activities for their residents like play...
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Zan854
5.0
Review of Brookdale Cape Coral
Brookdale Cape Coral was excellent. It was an excellent walk-through. I spoke with people who live there, and I had a very helpful tour person. It's a lovely place. They had an activity room, a...
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Jan.0
4.0
Review of Brookdale Cape Coral
Brookdale Cape Coral was very nice and very clean. The staff was very nice. We had lunch there. We took a tour and that's when we realized that my husband was not up for assisted living, that it...
According to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, assisted living residents in Cape Coral see monthly expenses of around $5,675. This rate runs high compared to regional norms, with seniors paying around $1,100 less for residential care in Sebring and over $1,950 less on care in Punta Gorda. Similarly, the local rate surpasses Florida’s median of $4,750 and the U.S. baseline of $5,350.
Cape Coral
$5,675
Florida
$4,750
United States
$5,350
Naples
$5,068
Punta Gorda
$3,724
North Port
$4,965
Sebring
$4,595
Assisted living communities in Cape Coral often accept payment from various sources, including Medicaid, veterans’ benefits and personal assets. By incorporating a mix of strategies to pay for assisted living, prospective residents and their families can ensure financial stability and access to long-term care without relying on one single funding source.
In regards to public financing options, the state of Florida covers services in ALFs with either standard or specialty licenses under a statewide 1915(b)(c) MLTC program. Waiver participants must be offered a private room, private apartment or unit that is shared only by consent to be eligible for such options.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Florida page.
The cost of assisted living in Cape Coral has been impacted by inflation, with prices rising by almost 10%. The 2022 average of $4,373 rose to $4,791 in 2023, with costs expected to reach $5,160 by 2024. Seniors in Cape Coral pay more than the Florida average of $4,067 and the U.S. average of $4,459. Nearby cities also experienced increases of 10% in their assisted living costs. Sebring has the lowest costs at $2,858 per month. Naples and Fort Myers are closer to Cape Coral’s costs at $4,111 and $4,224 respectively.
| Location | 2022 Cost (Historical) | 2023 Cost (Current) | 2024 Cost (Estimated) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral | $4,373 | $4,791 | $5,160 |
| U.S. Average | $4,070 | $4,459 | $4,802 |
| Florida | $3,727 | $4,067 | $4,438 |
| Fort Myers | $3,856 | $4,224 | $4,549 |
| Naples | $3,752 | $4,111 | $4,427 |
| Sebring | $2,609 | $2,858 | $3,078 |
Compared to other long-term care solutions in Cape Coral, assisted living features moderate rates of approximately $5,675. This fares comparably to the cost of in-home care, which comes in near $5,720. However, it indicates a considerable increase over adult day health care fees of close to $867. Even so, assisted living costs less than home health care and nursing home care, which trend near $6,292 and $10,053, respectively.
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
There are many resources in Cape Coral,FL that assist seniors in their retirement. Caring.com has compiled information on local organizations, programs and agencies and categorized them into care types for easy reference.
For information about statewide resources and those in nearby cities, go to Caring's Florida state page.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida, Inc. | 866-413-5337 | The regional Area Agency on Aging connects seniors with local resources such as home-delivered and congregate meals, personal care services and civil legal representation. It also houses the long-term care ombudsman program, which advocates for older adults who live in assisted living facilities and helps them resolve issues such as interpersonal conflicts and billing problems. |
| Hope PACE - Cape Coral | 239-985-6400 | Hope PACE serves seniors dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid through comprehensive services, including skilled nursing, rehabilitative therapies, home-delivered meals and nonemergency medical transportation services. It hosts regular activities for older adults, including gardening, table games, trivia challenges and daily exercise. |
| Lake Kennedy Center | 239-574-0575 | Located in Lake Kennedy Community Park, this center hosts activities for those 50 and over, including health and fitness classes, craft workshops and Lunch and Learn sessions. It organizes day trips and educational classes to support lifelong learning, and it provides transit services through the Cape Coral Mini-Bus Service. |
| Lehigh Acres Senior Citizens Center | 239-369-5355 | This senior center, sitting in nearby Lehigh Acres, maintains a dynamic activities calendar with events such as field trips, scrapbooking classes, karaoke and My Plate Family Meals. It houses the Golden Shell Thrift Shop, where older adults can buy gently used home décor, furniture and clothing. |
| Senior Friendship Centers of Lee County | 941-955-2122 | The Friendship Center for Lee County hosts social and recreational activities for seniors, promoting an engaged lifestyle through volunteer opportunities, congregate meals and games. The center addresses loneliness in seniors through friendly visitor and caller programs, and it provides respite services for family caregivers. |
| Alzheimer's Association | 800-272-3900 | The Florida Gulf Coast chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association supports seniors and families affected by dementia through case management, long-term care counseling and referrals for community programs. This organization hosts events throughout the year, including fundraisers and early-stage engagement programs. |
| City of Cape Coral Volunteer Opportunities | 239-574-0401 | The city offers seniors a variety of volunteer opportunities, helping them stay active and meet new people. Activities include administrative and clerical work, assisting with park clean-up days, teaching classes in local senior centers and collecting canal water samples. |
| LeeTran Discounted Fare | 239-5233-8726 | LeeTran provides discounted fares to seniors aged 65 and over, enabling them to ride on fixed-route buses for an affordable rate. To receive their discount, seniors must show the driver their TropiCard, which they receive by visiting the Transportation Center on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. |
| Fort Myers Vet Center | 239-652-1861 | The Fort Myers Vet Center, located about 10 miles outside of Cape Coral, offers mental health services for older veterans experiencing conditions such as depression. Its experienced officers provide information and referrals for community-based resources for veterans, including transportation and financial assistance programs. |
| Social Security Administration | 800-772-1213 TTY 800-325-0778 | At the local Social Security office, seniors get in-person assistance with preparing applications for Supplemental Security Income and survivor, disability and retirement benefits. They can also sign up for Medicare and get information on supplement and prescription drug plans. |
The Bureau of Health Facility Regulation is the office of the Agency of Health Care Administration which oversees the licensing of assisted living facilities in Cape Coral and throughout the state of Florida. This office issues licenses and undertakes regular site visits to ensure that facilities are complying with state rules and regulations.
Cape Coral Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Florida are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Florida page for more information about these laws.
Assisted living facilities throughout the Cape Coral region create value and promote a high quality of life for residents through a variety of convenient services and amenities. When comparing local long-term care options, residents typically seek out facilities with engaging activities programming, indoor and outdoor common areas and flexible dining programs. Some of the most in-demand services and amenities include:
Working with a professional helps prospective residents and families compare residential care options and find communities with specific amenities. Contact a Caring.com Family Advisor for personalized help with choosing the best assisted living option in Cape Coral.
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