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Assisted living costs in Buckingham average about $4,368 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 13 communities in Buckingham. Our detailed directory has 199 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Find out if you have one person as a contact person for your loved one. In the case of discovery, there are medical staff, physical therapy and occupational therapy vendors, the aids that are direct...
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 is still good. They've had personnel changes which are a challenge. The cleanliness and staff are a 5. They are always helpful and communicate with me. Meals and dining are good....
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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Absolutely recommend! It's very well run and everyone is friendly. If I had to move to a retail location I would definitely choose The Palms.
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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Friendly employee and staff who cares always ready to help. I came as a respite person and decided to make it permanent. People are very cordial and assistant. So glad I was "steered" in this direction.
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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Everything has been wonderful. The staff has been very sweet. My father seems to be doing very well which makes less stress for the whole entire family. so I just want to say thank you to the staff and I...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Safe, Secure, Serene and SatisfyingWe do one thing, and we do it really well. Our community is built for the specific needs of our memory care residents, who are dealing with all stages of Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other cognitive challenges. That means you can have the peace of mind knowing that...
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So many activities for all to enjoy. Food is great and is like eating at a restaurant. Daily menu to order from everyday. Facility is very clean and organized and has the best view with a waterfront view...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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We were very pleased with the state of the assisted living home. It was very clean, very well, organized. My brother-in-law had a private room. His care was impeccable. They were very, very friendly an...
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.
Lehigh Acres Place is a pet friendly assisted living community providing personalized assistance with daily task to help maintain independence as long as possible. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time licensed nurse is available 24 hours a day to...
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[name removed] passed away. We were happy with the facility which is now [community removed]. Staff was excellent and the facility process was fair. We had no complaints. Price was fair compared to other...
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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I like the care that this community is offering my husband at this time. The community is always clean and maintained . The menu is nice and he appears to be happy with the meals. The community does offer...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Located in Promenade West in The Forum and serving the Fort Myers area, Cairn Park comprises a number of upscale 5-bed assisted living memory care homes specializing in all types of dementia care including Alzheimer's, Lewy Bodies, Frontotemporal Lobe, Picks disease and alcohol dementia. Because...
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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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Highly recommend both the concept and it's execution.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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My father has Alzheimers and Megzie's home has been wonderful. He lived in an ALF before and didn't get half the care and attention that he gets with Megzie. Most of the time he was left dirty at the ALF,...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Megzie Russell AFCH is a residential care home located in Lehigh Acres, Florida, in Lee County. A comfortable group home setting in a great location, Megzie Russell AFCH is a wonderful choice for your new home. Lehigh Acres is an exciting community with friendly residents and lots of different...
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Provides: Assisted 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.

Cost of assisted living in Buckingham, FL

The average cost of senior living in Buckingham is $4,368 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Arcadia, FL with an average of $3,378 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Buckingham, FL vs. nearby cities

Buckingham, FL
$4,368/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Buckingham, FL vs. the state and national average

Buckingham, FL
$4,368/mo
$3,936/mo
U.S. national average
$4,624/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Buckingham vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,368/mo
$4,679/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Buckingham, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,324/mo
Studio
$3,740/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,567/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,013/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Buckingham over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Buckingham, FL

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Buckingham.

What families are saying about assisted living in Buckingham

Recent reviews for assisted living in Buckingham

Hampton Manor of Cape Coral

4.6
Would be a 5 overall but for the food. Really dad's biggest complaint was the food. The nurse [name removed] was nasty but they replaced her and she was great! I think her name is [name removed] . It really is a great clean place. The food should be better and that is a common theme at these ...
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Pacifica Senior Living Fort Myers

4.8
My "guide" was very friendly, listened to my comments and concerns, and made suggestions as to spouses needs and the type of residence most appropriate to spouse. Spouse is scheduled to move in within 2.5 weeks.

Cairn Park in Fort Myers, FL

5.0
I am happy with this community. The best community we have found. The staff are very good with there care . The rooms are alittle small. We like this home atmosphere. They have activities for her, but she does have someone to come and keep her company. I would recommend this community for the ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Comfortable and friendly staff. Multiple reviews mention the kindness and friendliness of the staff, making residents and their families feel welcomed and at ease. At Calusa Harbour, one resident's family praises the staff's ability to make their loved one feel like part of the family. At Atrium at Liberty Park, the staff' ...
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Variety of engaging activities. Residents enjoy the numerous activities offered at their communities, allowing them to stay active and engaged. At Highpoint at Cape Coral, the staff creates a lively environment with music and activities, while at Canterfield of Fort Myers, the activities director goes above and beyond to c ...
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Thorough communication between families and staff. Clear and consistent communication is valued by families, ensuring they are informed about their loved ones' care and well-being. At Canterfield of Fort Myers, staff members continually update families and are responsive to their concerns, while at Atrium at Liberty Park, the sales director ...
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Affordable value for families. Families appreciate the cost-effective nature of their loved ones' communities, ensuring they receive quality care without the financial burden. At Atrium at Liberty Park, the community was chosen for its affordability and value, while at Canterfield of Fort Myers, the costs are considered a ...
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Professional and attentive care. Residents receive attentive and skilled care from their communities' staff members, providing peace of mind and ensuring their needs are met. At Highpoint at Cape Coral, the staff's expertise is credited for the improvement in a resident's health, while at Canterfield of Fort Myers, the care ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Maintaining a clean and well-kept environment is a priority for these communities, as highlighted in several reviews. At Atrium at Liberty Park, the facility is described as clean and modern, while at Highpoint at Cape Coral, the staff is praised for their efforts in keeping the community ti ...
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Buckingham review score based on 72 family reviews

8.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 72 reviews of 11 Buckingham assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Buckingham review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Buckingham review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
Buckingham, FL11 facilities
8.5
Fort Myers, FL49 facilities
8.7
Fort Denaud, FL150 facilities

Review subcategories for Buckingham assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 72 reviews of 11 Buckingham assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Buckingham resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Buckingham, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
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4.1
Activities
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Buckingham assisted living services and amenities

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

Availability of select care services in Buckingham assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Buckingham that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
63.6%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
81.8%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
90.9%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
45.5%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
90.9%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
81.8%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Buckingham assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Buckingham Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
90.9%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54.5%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
81.8%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
36.4%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buckingham assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Buckingham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buckingham, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63.6%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
63.6%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
72.7%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
36.4%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Buckingham assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Buckingham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
45.5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
54.5%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
45.5%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buckingham assisted 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 assisted living communities in Buckingham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
63.6%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.5%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.6%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.7%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.5%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.5%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.6%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
63.6%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.5%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.6%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Buckingham

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Florida assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Buckingham protect seniors.

Learn about Florida Assisted Living regulations

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Canterfield of Fort Myers, The Palms of Fort Myers and Atrium at Liberty Park are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Buckingham, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 13 assisted living facilities near Buckingham, Florida. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Buckingham, Florida are Canterfield of Fort Myers, The Palms of Fort Myers and Atrium at Liberty Park. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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