Memory Care Communities in Fort Myers, Florida
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Fort Myers, FL below include 23 memory care communities with 182 reviews. On average in Fort Myers, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.4 out of 5 stars.
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The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities
Memory care facilities in the Fort Myers region charge $5,418 per month for specialized dementia care. While this rate exceeds Florida’s norm of $5,000, it comes lower than the national average of $5,625. While local care costs fall 18% below norms in Naples, seniors may find more affordable options in other nearby cities. For example, in North Port, rates average 4% below care costs in Fort Myers, and in Port St. Lucie, monthly norms come in 13% below Fort Myers’ rate. Similarly, care costs in Punta Gorda compete with Fort Myers’ norm, with seniors paying $4,188 for services.
Fort Myers
$5,418
Florida
$5,000
United States
$5,625
Naples
$6,625
Punta Gorda
$4,188
North Port
$5,181
Port St. Lucie
$4,704
Paying for Memory Care in Fort Myers
Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
In Fort Myers, memory care residents expect to pay approximately $5,418 per month for care.
Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Fort Myers
In Fort Myers there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, visit our Memory Care in Florida page.
More Ways to Pay for Memory Care
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Florida page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
In Fort Myers, memory care rates average $5,418 per month, surpassing most other senior care options in cost. This is slightly higher than the $5,196 charged by agencies for in-home care and home health care. Assisted living, offering housing and personal care, costs about 20% less than memory care. Conversely, adult day health care, providing daytime support, is significantly more affordable at $1,603 per month. However, compared to nursing homes, which provide extensive care starting at $9,186, memory care can be considered a more economical option.
Memory Care
$5,418
In-Home Care
$5,196
Home Health Care
$5,196
Adult Day Health Care
$1,603
Assisted Living Facility
$4,334
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,186
Note: Data for Fort Myers was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Cape Coral, was used instead.
Free & Low-Cost Memory Care Resources in Fort Myers
The Fort Myers region has a variety of dementia resources for seniors and families, including support groups, financial and legal counseling and early-stage engagement activities. The following agencies and programs provide free and low-cost services for area residents and can help them make informed long-term care decisions.
What to Consider About Memory Care in Fort Myers
The Agency for HealthCare Administration, Bureau of Health Facility Regulation, licenses all memory care facilities in Fort Myers and the rest of Florida. These facilities officially operate as assisted living facilities, but the department subjects them to increased requirements for staffing, staff training, care planning and security. The department also investigates reports of substandard care or housing conditions.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Fort Myers
- The American Lung Association reports good air quality in the Fort Myers region, making the city a viable option for prospective memory care residents with heart or lung conditions. The organization gives Lee County a B for ozone pollution and an A for 24-hour particle pollution, and it reports just 1 day annually in which pollution levels may be high enough to affect vulnerable individuals.
- Fort Myers has dementia-friendly initiatives through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, promoting a welcoming environment for seniors and families facing a dementia diagnosis. Residents may find a range of services and supports, such as options counseling, benefits screening and financial and legal advice, to help them navigate dementia care.
- Fort Myers houses Lee Memorial Hospital, a 290-bed acute care hospital that serves as a designated Chest Pain Center and a Certified Primary Stroke Center. Additionally, the hospital offers a state-funded Memory Disorder Clinic, which provides free memory testing, diagnostic services and educational opportunities.
- Fort Myers has warm weather throughout the year, with daytime temperatures ranging from 74 to 91 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents experience the hottest, rainiest weather between mid-May and early October, although temperatures trend lower from December through February. Humidity levels tend to be highest during the summer months but remain noticeable throughout the year. Fortunately, memory care facilities provide indoor activities throughout the year to support residents’ comfort.
- Fort Myers has more crime than a typical U.S. city, which may be a concern for vulnerable seniors who live alone. On a 100-point crime index, the city scores 53.8 for violent crime, more than double the national norm of 22.7. Property crime has a similarly high score of 43.9 versus 35.4 nationally. To promote residents’ security, memory care facilities have alarm systems and surveillance cameras.
- The cost of living in Fort Myers reflects the state norm but exceeds the national average. On an index set to a national norm of 100, the city scores 104.2 compared to Florida’s average of 103.1. Fortunately, the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-term Care Program can help qualified individuals pay for memory care.
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Fort Myers
Fort Myers Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Florida are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Florida page for more information about these laws.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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Unhappy Loved One
1.0
Review of American House Fort Myers
If you have a loved one who requires Memory Care DO NOT take them to AH in Fort Myers. Medications not administered or ordered properly, revolving door of employees to include Administrative staff,...
Provider response
Thank you for your feedback. It's always our hope our residents and guests have a pleasant experience with us. When they don't, we want to personally hear about it. Feel free to reach out to our...
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Not For My Family
1.0
Review of Brookdale Fort Myers The Colony
Always had to ask to have room cleaned. Floors are sticky. Many meals served on paper plates. Pay way too much for that. Food is fair at best. Only time my loved one had a beverage was at meal...
Provider response
We take your comments seriously and are committed to providing quality service and care. Your comments have been shared with our corporate management team for review.
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Mike
5.0
Review of American House Fort Myers
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...
Provider response
Thank you Mike! We are sorry for your loss and that we did not get the opportunity to know your father. We appreciate your kind words. Terysa