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There is a new chef who has just started, so that may improve .I would most enthusiastically recommend them to others! My mom is 90 now and is enjoying to care and freedom that living in Discovery Village...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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All areas seem to perform their duties as expected. As far as cost, no I would not recommend this facility. But most of them were there for the patients.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Discovery Village At The Forum, a world-class senior living community located in the "City of Palms" Fort Myers, FL. Discovery Villages all-inclusive lifestyle offers a unique approach to retirement living in that we provide the care, services, and activities that residents need now or...
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Overall experience -[name removed]. and [name removed], are the top notch and both deserve a raise/ and a few days extra off a year for being exceptional employees. Cleanliness of the facility - Good except...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Canterfield of Fort Myers invites you to discover a truly exceptional way of life. We are an inspiring retirement community that enables you to design each day as you desire. We are building a brand new tradition by offering "carefree living" in a country club-like setting where our residents...
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55 Floor plans available
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Moving into the Palms has been a fascinating, and great learning experience for this chapter of my life. I have met so many wonderful people, from everywhere and I enjoy learning about everyone's background....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Palms of Fort Myers is a retirement community offering Independent, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Our residents enjoy a heated swimming pool, walking paths, a game room, a pub, library, gym, beautiful chapel and a Rehabilitation and Wellness Outpatient Clinic, among many other services and...
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Hello, my mother-in-law Moved in to the Atrium in[date removed]. The care that she has received is excellent. They go above and beyond to make sure the care she is given from the care givers is the same or...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to award-winning senior living at Atrium at Liberty Park in Cape Coral, Florida. Honored for outstanding service by families, and national and local publications and media outlets, Atrium has set a new standard for the highest quality of care and lifestyle. At the Atrium, life is vibrant...
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9.6
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30 reviews
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I recently moved my mother to Calusa Harbor in an attempt to better manage her finances. The move not only better fit our budget but I’ve been pleased with both the facility and the friendly personnel. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Calusa Harbour Senior Living offers Independent Living and Assisted Living for seniors who want to maintain their rich and rewarding life without the responsibilities of running a household. Here, you're given independence and options. We offer a choice of apartment floor plans, restaurant-style...
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9.6
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The complex is lovely with an interior courtyard, lots of greenery, dining excellent, receptionist team wonderful, limited assistance but good support. Only drawback is once folks required more care, had to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place is a beautiful community located in a quiet, charming neighborhood, with shopping, restaurants, and local attractions just around the corner. From the beautiful sun porches, balconies, and landscaped grounds, to the fitness center, library, pool, and social...
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Before moving to The Summit, I checked out several other senior living facilities. Some were nice, while others were not so much. I hadn’t considered The Summit because I thought it was a condo.A Place for...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome The Summit of Fort Myers, Lee County's premier independent retirement living community located in the tropical paradise of Southwest Florida. Spanning nearly three decades and going strong, our mission is to provide freedom and independence supported by services that promote quality of...
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We are satisfied with the facility. They seem to be a bit short staffed and communication to family needs improvement but place is clean, reasonably priced and the staff they have seems caring.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Wickshire Senior Living offers a personalized experience that addresses physical, emotional and financial concerns through active listening and thoughtful preparation. We work tirelessly for the benefit of our residents, our associates, and our community to ensure that the highest standards of...
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It is a wonderful place to live and to come here. They have valet parking here, maid service once a week, cleans the apartment and provides clean sheets, beautiful pool, activities for the residents each...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Extensive research has gone into developing a truly different, service driven retirement community that functions even better than it looks (and it looks amazing!) We believe that quality always costs less in the end. You are spared the unpleasantness of inexperience that frequently leads to...
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Our friend [name removed] actually lived there for less than a month. He felt the people were very old and had no family ties. The chef , manager was very helpful and fed the residents well . The facility...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome, come on in!Fort Myers Independent Living is designed to help and maintain the quality of life for our senior citizens and those with disabilities by providing comfortable, clean, affordable housing in a way that promotes maximum self-determination and independence in a supportive...
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My mom just moved to Hidden Oaks, and she says she loves the activities and the staff. Everyone's really nice to her, and the food is fresh and delicious. I highly recommend Hidden Oaks to anyone looking...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
For over 40 years we have been setting the standard in Senior Living. Our commitment to family values such as integrity, reliability, and excellence is more than just a business philosophy- it's a tradition. Be sure to visit our web site at www.HiddenOaksSeniorLiving.com At Hidden Oaks of Ft...
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I met [name removed] on "A Place for Mom" website. Little did I know that she was going to be a champion game changer for my Mom's life! Highpoint at Cape Coral has been an absolute blessing for my Mom. She...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Noble Senior Living at Fort Myers has been completely renovated with beautifully appointed studios and one-bedrooms. Also, you will also find many community spaces including a spacious lobby, common areas, a bistro, and a life enrichment center. As a result, you’ll enjoy the look and feel of our...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of independent living in Morse Shores, FL

The average cost of senior living in Morse Shores is $4,000 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include LaBelle, FL with an average of $2,743 per month.

Independent living costs in Morse Shores, FL, vs. nearby cities

Morse Shores, FL
$4,000/mo

Independent living costs in Morse Shores, FL, vs. state and national averages

Morse Shores, FL
$4,000/mo
$3,929/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Independent living costs in Morse Shores, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,556/mo
Independent Living
$4,000/mo

Independent living costs in Morse Shores, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,701/mo
Studio
$3,327/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,434/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,903/mo

Senior living costs in Morse Shores vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Morse Shores, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMorse Shores, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,000/mo$3,929/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$4,292/mo$3,866/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$4,556/mo$4,269/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Morse Shores, FL:$4,000/mo
Florida:$3,929/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Morse Shores, FL:$4,292/mo
Florida:$3,866/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Morse Shores, FL:$4,556/mo
Florida:$4,269/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Morse Shores

Recent reviews for independent living in Morse Shores

Seaside at Fort Myers

4.0
I am currently a resident at Seaside at Fort Myers and my experience at this facility has been good. The staff is nice and passionate. The cleanliness and friendliness is good. The care services, value for cost and activities are also good. The food is cold a lot of times. I do eat in my room a ...
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The Opal at Lakes Park in Fort Myers, FL

4.9
The Opal aut Lakes Park has been a wonderful place for my mother-in law. She is getting excellent care. The staff, especially [name removed] is one of The main reasons we chose Opal. It takes special people to work with the elderly: this team does a great job!

Pacifica Senior Living Fort Myers

5.0
We are blessed to have found such a warm welcoming community for mom to now call her "new: home". The staff is most receptive and accomodating

Morse Shores independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Morse Shores independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Morse Shores, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Morse Shores independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Morse Shores partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Morse Shores, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Morse Shores independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Morse Shores communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Morse Shores, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
30%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Morse Shores independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Morse Shores offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Morse Shores, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
45%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
45%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
25%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45%
40%
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Canterfield of Fort Myers, Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles and The Palms of Fort Myers are the top-rated independent living facilities near Morse Shores, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 26 independent living facilities near Morse Shores, Florida. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Morse Shores, Florida are Canterfield of Fort Myers, Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles and The Palms of Fort Myers. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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