Located on Florida's southwest shores along the Gulf of Mexico, Naples and its surrounding area offers seniors 62 assisted living facility choices. Retirees living in these communities receive assistance with daily activities and access to services such as chef-prepared meals, planned recreation and transportation. However, this care costs $5,068 per month in 2024 — a slight premium over Florida's typical rate of $4,750. Prices remain below the national baseline of $5,350, however.
Our directory features 904 reviews reviews of assisted living communities, and reviewers assign these residences an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars stars.
"We toured The Rose Garden of Fort Myers assisted living and that was nice. Priscilla, the one that handles admissions, was awesome and helpful. The patients were happy and they all were interacting with one another. That's where we were looking to pu..."
"Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place was nice. The food was good. They have pretty decent pricing. The pool location was nice. They have a nice bar there. They have activities and a nice gym. They also have happy hours four times a week. The facility was..."
"My sister is at Dornoch Place. It is a small community, so it is more personal. The residents seem to be enjoying themselves and they seem to love where they are. The grounds are clean. The location is very easy to get to. There are two residents in ..."
"We're moving mom into Springwood Court. It was very clean and neat and very bright, and the people there were very nice and the residents were very friendly, and all of the staff was very friendly. That was our favorite place that we visited. I know ..."
"My husband has moved into The Palms of Fort Myers. It's immaculate, so clean, and everybody was so nice. It's well set up. They have a great dining room. I was very impressed when I walked in. Everybody is so friendly, and he's very happy there for t..."
"I would like to thank Robert and the entire staff for taking care of my mother Patricia. Top notch facility!!! The rooms and food were exceptional, and the therapist were awesome too. These individuals deserve so much credit. All of these caregivers..."
"The key point that we liked about The Terraces at Bonita Springs was the aging in place and the availability of having a bedroom and a den where there'd be two bathrooms. The lady that gave us the tour was gregarious, outgoing, and able to answer all..."
"I've toured Barrington Terrace of Fort Myers for my mom. I was looking for long-term at the time for her, but they were going to put her in more of the highest-level memory. I was concerned about her well-being like she'd be getting more depressed. S..."
"Shell Point Retirement Community is excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and I highly recommend it to anybody that is thinking about a retirement community. I think it's one of the best you can find anywhere. They have all different room styles..."
"My husband has moved into Discovery Village at the Forum. He's still in independent living so far. The main issue is that it looks like a hotel. It does not look like a nursing home. It's very nice. The accommodations are very nice. Everyone's quite ..."
"Elite ALF at Cape Coral was a step up compared to the other place I toured. The dining area was great. They had a great courtyard, a great atmosphere, and great staff. They had a beauty/barber shop and a podiatrist, and they took the residents on tri..."
"I liked the cleanliness of the Life Care Center of Estero. The staff was really great. They have a couple cool things in there for the residents, like a beauty shop, an ice cream parlor, and a library. It's a nice area. The woman that gave the tour w..."
"Great community- caring staff and wonderful amenities. everything about this place screams high end senior living. More than that, they actually care for the people who call this place home..."
"Cape west is the best small assisted living home in Cape Coral. I have been there for over 6 years. I will never leave. The management is amazing. The aides are wonderful, loving ,caring and have a lot of knowledge. I receive the Best care day in and..."
"The Preserve was very nice. It seemed to be in very nice condition. It was clean and smelled good. They have a small number of apartments, and the bigger apartments that my parents were interested in were occupied. The staff was very nice and informa..."
"My mother is staying at Canterbury House, and I like it a lot. The staff is excellent. It's a small place, which is a good thing, and older but nice.
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
Genworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey reveals that assisted living costs $318 more in Naples than the state median. Seniors considering alternative retirement options will spend more in Cape Coral, where care costs reach $5,675. However, retirees save $1,344 per month by moving from Naples to Punta Gorda. Expenses compare favorably across several major cities, with seniors only paying about $182 more for assisted living in Miami than in Naples.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
Veterans Benefits
Life Insurance Policy
Long-Term Care Insurance
Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
In Naples, seniors pay comparable baseline rates for assisted living and home care, with home care only costing $80 more. However, home health care costs $1,224 more than assisted living, making medical care quite costly. Retirees also pay considerably higher rates for semi-private rooms in nursing homes, with typical expenses hitting $9,003. Adult day care, in contrast, only costs $1,571.
In-Home Care
$5,148
Home Health Care
$6,292
Adult Day Health Care
$1,571
Assisted Living Facility
$5,068
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$9,003
Free Assisted Living Resources in Naples
Naples residents can access information, helpful programs and a wide range of free resources from government agencies and nonprofit organizations throughout Collier County. These resources may include benefits counseling, volunteer opportunities, financial assistance and advice on choosing a long-term care facility.
AAASWFL is the state-designated Aging and Disability Resource Center for Southwest Florida. It connects residents with personal care services, legal aid, housing assistance, adult day care and many other local resources. It provides information about the state's Home and Community-Based Care program, elder abuse education and counseling to help seniors choose the right Medicare plan.
The long-term care ombudsman listens to complaints and works to find a resolution regarding problems in assisted living facilities. Some things they can help with include disagreements with staff, billing errors, neglect, financial exploitation, facility cleanliness and poor quality of care. The Ombudsman and Public Services website has a portal that residents can use to search for information about facilities near them.
The Collier County Veterans Services team provides eligibility assessments for pensions, disability-related compensation, burial benefits, survivor's benefits and other benefits residents might be entitled to receive. The team can assist seniors with applying for benefits they're eligible for. It also provides information about the VA health care system and referrals to mental health services for veterans suffering from common conditions such as depression and PTSD.
RSVP is a national program that provides volunteer opportunities to seniors 55 and up. Some ways seniors can serve include mentoring youth, counseling other older adults, teaching nutrition classes and participating in disaster preparation and recovery efforts.
The Naples Senior Center invites people 60 and up to enjoy a variety of games, educational classes and activities designed to help them stay healthy as they age. It also offers a number of social services programs, including low-cost emotional support therapy, caregiver respite and case management for seniors living at home.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Naples
Naples 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.
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Review of Seascape at Naples
We recently were invited to shelter with this community during a hurricane. What a wonderful experience we had in the worst of circumstances. Everyone there from the ED thru every level of staff...
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Amira Choice Naples
The facility itself is ok. The nursing staff and doctors were businesslike and not compassionate. Things were not as explained during admission: staff was regularly late for showering or not show...
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of The VISTA at HAMMOCK COVE
My dad moved to Barrington Terrace of Naples. They have some tenured staff. They were very caring. The assessment was professional. The layout of the facility is very conducive to folks with memory...
Provider response
Thank you for sharing your positive experience with Barrington Terrace of Naples. We're delighted to hear that your dad is enjoying his time with us and that you appreciate our caring and tenured...