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Nursing Home Communities in Fort Myers, Florida

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Athena

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

Review of Eagleridge Center

This place is a disgrace! The staff are rude the food is disgusting the place is filthy and disgusting. THEY DO NOT CARE ABOUT THE PATIENTS HERE. YOU CAN WALK IN AND SEE THE FEW NURSES JUST SITTING...

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Phil J

I am/was a resident of this facility

Review of Winkler Court

The room I was in was very clean. The bathroom was spotless I received 3 very nice meals everyday. I was especially pleased by the quality of the food. They also came by with coffee and tea...

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Mercedes Candal

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

Review of The Preserve

This place is a horror show.Staff is lazy and unprofessional as well as unpleasant. Pulled my mother out after having a fall there and no xray for 2 days.They all cover each other.Ryan, director of...

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Mercedes, we are sorry to hear about your experience. It sounds like there was a misunderstanding about the level of care provided and expectations between the family and our facility. It’s always...

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The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Nursing home cost data for Fort Myers is calculated into the average for the Cape Coral Area and comes in at $8,730 per month for semiprivate rooms. Using the cost for semiprivate rooms as comparison points, the Fort Myers region is about $60 per month more expensive than Florida as a whole for nursing home care and almost $1,000 more expensive than the monthly national median. Several cities in Florida have more affordable care, including the capital city of Tallahassee at $7,543 per month and Sebring at $7,452. In Miami and Naples, fees are considerably higher at $9,095 and $10,391, respectively.  

Fort Myers

$8,730

Florida

$8,669

The United States

$7,756

Naples Area

$10,391

Miami Area

$9,095

Sebring Area

$7,452

Tallahassee

$7,543

Nursing Home Costs in Fort Myers, Florida

In Fort Myers, nursing home semiprivate rooms cost $8,730 per month. A private room is nearly 10% more per month, at $9,566.  

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Fort Myers, Florida

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

While nursing home care is suitable for those who need 24-hour nursing, seniors who need a lesser degree of care may save money by choosing another option. Assisted living facilities, which may administer or contract with a third party to provide short-term or intermittent skilled nursing services, are considerably cheaper at $4,500 monthly. For seniors who prefer to live at home, home health care, which includes some skilled nursing services along with personal care and housekeeping, is also relatively affordable at $4,767 per month. Home care features personal care in the senior’s home for $4,576 per month, and adult day services are the most affordable option at $1,625 per month.  

Home Care

$4,576

Home Health Care

$4,767

Adult Day Health Care

$1,625

Assisted Living

$4,500

Nursing Home (Semiprivate Room)

$8,730

Nursing Home (Private Room)

$9,566

Free Resources for Seniors in Fort Myers, Florida

Fort Myers has several programs and organizations that help seniors find financial assistance for nursing home care or obtain services to delay or avoid placement in a skilled nursing facility. The following resources are available to seniors who need skilled nursing or would benefit from supports such as home-delivered meals and personal care services.  

ResourceContactService
Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida(239) 652-6900Fort Myers seniors are served by the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida, a nonprofit agency that administers programs and services to enhance seniors’ independence and quality of life. The agency provides services such as personal care, home-delivered and congregate meals, transportation and referrals for local programs. Its long-term care ombudsman advocates on behalf of those in nursing homes.  
Meals on Wheels(239) 332-7687The local Meals on Wheels program is available to those aged 60 and over or those who are under 60 and chronically ill or disabled. Meals may be delivered on a short-term basis while the individual recovers from an injury or surgery or long-term if it enables them to continue living safely at home. The organization also provides food and care for pets.  
Lee County Human & Veteran Services(239) 533-7930Fort Myers seniors have access to a variety of services through the county, including assistance with utility and housing payments and information and referral services for prescription drug programs, home-delivered meals and affordable housing. The department also helps veterans access state and federal VA benefits, including those that may cover assisted living or nursing home care such as the VA Aid and Attendance or Housebound benefits.  
SHINE(800) 963-5337The statewide SHINE program provides free Medicare options counseling for those aged 65 and over. It’s staffed by volunteer counselors who are trained to answer questions about benefits available through Medicare, Medicaid and long-term care insurance, which may help seniors identify ways to cover nursing home expenses. Services are available over the phone or by attending local enrollment events.  

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