The 10 Best Independent Living Facilities in Lee County, FL

"I moved to The Summit of Fort Myers. The people and the residents are friendly. The food is good. They have lots of activities, and they want to make sure I'm comfortable, so they introduce me to their activities. The staff is very friendly and helpf..."

"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..."

"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..."

"Brookdale College Parkway was very nice. It's older, but it seems to be very well run. They seem to be very caring about their residents. We had lunch there, and it was wonderful. The lady who took us on a tour was very informative. We got to see the..."

"I chose Fountain Crest because they're very friendly. The place is comfortable. The people are just casual and they are nice. They do a lot of regular activities as other people do, and they do them more warmly. The apartment is wonderful. It's 579 s..."

"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..."

"We like that The Gallery at Cape Coral is clean, new and roomy, and the people are very, very nice. The food is very good. We just like everything about it. We're staying in a one-bedroom unit. They offer exercise and continental breakfast. Their din..."

"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..."

"I love Highpoint at Cape Coral. They're very friendly people. I didn't try the food, but the menu looked really nice. The facility is more established, but still very nice. The rooms were very beautiful inside. The staff was so caring and just wonder..."

"I liked Atrium at Liberty Park. I would give them a high grade. I had a room reserved for my mother, but she wouldn't go. I had to give it up because they were getting full. I liked that one better than where she is currently. They've got very friend..."

"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..."

"My aunt moved to The Palms of Fort Myers. They have many activities. There are five different floors. Three rooms on each floor are designated for things like arts and crafts, reading, board games, and card games. They have a little happy hour twice ..."

"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..."

"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..."

"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 ..."

"I'm already at Calusa Harbour. It's very well run. The price is good, which is a big deal. It's right on the river. And if there's a problem in the building, they will help you and take care of you. During Hurricane Ian, all the people who were livin..."

"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 couldn't say enough good things about Gulf Coast Village. The people that work there are lovely. We've talked to people and we've known people who live here in our own community who have sold here and gone there, and they can't say enough good thin..."

"Sandpiper Run was very clean, fresh smelling, well kept, and very well organized. When I arrived, they were having sort of a tenant meeting in the lobby, which is a good sign because people get to voice their ideas and opinions. There was an outside ..."

"American House Bonita Springs III is more expensive and excellent. I like everything about it. It's a nice place, decorated nicely, bright, and cheerful. The people are lovely. I couldn't find anything wrong with it. I've been there five times, and e..."