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Assisted Living Communities in North Fort Myers, Florida

Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in North Fort Myers, FL below include 85 Assisted Living facilities with 1309 reviews. On average in North Fort Myers, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

According to Genworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey, seniors pay $925 more for assisted living in North Fort Myers than Florida's median. Retirees looking to cut expenses save $1,951 through relocation to Punta Gorda, but they also save $1,462 in Tampa. Those who prefer the East Coast pay comparable rates to North Fort Myers at approximately $5,885 per month.

North Fort Myers

$5,675

Florida

$4,750

The United States

$5,350

Punta Gorda

$3,724

Tampa

$4,213

Port St. Lucie

$5,885

Paying for Assisted Living in North Fort Myers

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in North Fort Myers

In 2014, the state of Florida replaced all their HCBS waiver programs with the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care Program (SMMC-LTC), which helps eligible seniors pay for assisted living costs. Florida also has the Optional State Supplement (OSS), a non-Medicaid program available for qualified seniors.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Florida page.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in North Fort Myers

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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

Assisted living communities in North Fort Myers charge a relatively competitive rate, but adult day care costs $4,808 less, offering significant savings. Conversely, a semi-private nursing room costs over twice as much as assisted living at $10,053 per month. Seniors looking to stay at home while receiving similar support to that offered through assisted living spend approximately $5,720 on home care.

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

Note: Since data for North Fort Myers is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Cape Coral, instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in North Fort Myers

North Fort Myers has plenty of resources for seniors embarking on assisted living. A few below are designed to improve seniors’ health, social interactions and living conditions. 

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Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida(239) 652-6900 or toll-free at (866) 413-5337The Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida is a non-profit organization that supports the needs of seniors age 60 and older living in Collier and Lee counties. The organization helps connect retirees with local resources and community-based services to benefit their overall health and well-being, including housing assistance, Medicare counseling, legal assistance and personal care. There’s also an elder helpline staffed by trained specialists to answer questions and provide seniors with unbiased information and referrals.
Dr. Piper Center for Social Services(239) 332-5346The Dr. Piper Center for Social Services offers various support programs designed to improve seniors’ overall quality of life. One of these programs is Senior Companions, through which local volunteers are paired with seniors to provide a sense of friendship to minimize feelings of loneliness and isolation. The center also offers its Faith in Action program, which provides volunteer transportation services to take seniors to medical appointments, shopping and assist with errands.
Senior Friendship Centers of Lee County(239) 275-1881Senior Friendship Centers of Lee County is a regional branch of Southwest Florida’s non-profit Senior Friendship Centers initiative. The organization seeks to provide seniors with opportunities that empower them to live healthy and active lives. The centers run a variety of activities that seniors can participate in, including a senior volunteer program, wellness classes and educational seminars. There are also 10 dining sites where seniors can come to enjoy nutritious lunchtime meals in a social setting.
Lee County Department of Human & Veteran Services(239) 533-7900The Lee County Department of Human & Veteran Services serves as a hub of resources to help veterans access a variety of supportive programs, services and benefits that they’re entitled to.
Healthy Life Centers(239) 424-3220The Healthy Life Centers are part of Lee Health’s efforts to provide comprehensive health and wellness services to Lee County residents. Seniors can visit one of the organization’s three locations to participate in various health-focused activities and events, including free educational seminars, group fitness classes, cooking classes and senior social events.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in North Fort Myers

North Fort Myers-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Florida are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Florida page for more information about these laws.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in North Fort Myers

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Debra

I visited this facility

Review of Volante of Fort Myers

We toured. They had to evacuate during the hurricane and it smelled. The roof was leaking and the air-conditioning still wasn't up and running correctly since last year's hurricane. Therefore, it...

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Christine

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Volante of Fort Myers

My mother has moved here. It's easier for me with her there. The place is fairly new. The people are friendly. They do a pretty good job. There are just a few complaints, but you're going to have...

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ReviewerAT1215B

I am/was a resident of this facility

Review of Volante of Fort Myers

I moved three months ago, and I'm happy with it. The room is neat and clean, and the staff is good. The food is fine, too. It's a good community. We have some activities, but not total activities....

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