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10 Best Nursing Homes in Lee County, FL

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The average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Florida is $6,190, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Lee County area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Lee County, FL

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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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Based on our experience with Palmview at Gulf Coast we think they could improve on the activities and just having more diverse activities. They could also have special food for events/days/birthdays.
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.
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The Woodlands is wonderful they are 5 stars all the way! I couldn't have picked a better place, my mother was in the hospital and when she was ready to leave, she asked to go back to The Woodlands. They are...
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.
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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...
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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Lee County, FL

The average cost of senior living in Florida is $6,190 per month as compared to $5,847 in the United States.

Nursing homes costs in Lee County, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,810/mo
Private
$5,455/mo

Senior living costs in Florida vs. national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeFloridaU.S.Cost difference
Nursing Homes$6,190/mo$5,847/mo5.9% above national median
Assisted Living$4,853/mo$5,830/mo16.8% below national median
Memory Care$5,704/mo$6,999/mo18.5% below national median
Independent Living$3,640/mo$3,520/mo3.4% above national median
Nursing Homes
Florida:$6,190/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Cost difference:5.9% above national median
Assisted Living
Florida:$4,853/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:16.8% below national median
Memory Care
Florida:$5,704/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:18.5% below national median
Independent Living
Florida:$3,640/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:3.4% above national median
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Nursing homes costs in Lee County, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Lee County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Lee County, FLFL stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Lee County, FL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Lee County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Lee County, FL$5,184/mo$5,058/mo+2.5%
Florida$5,114/mo$4,949/mo+3.3%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
Lee County, FL
2024 average cost:$5,184/mo
2023 average cost:$5,058/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
Florida
2024 average cost:$5,114/mo
2023 average cost:$4,949/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,866/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Lee County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Lee County

The Carlisle Naples

4.5
We chose this community as it had a welcoming atmosphere. The staff are open, caring and great at keeping an eye on her. The other residents are also good at watching out for her. The community is stylish, updated and they have an incredible maintenance crew. Mom likes spending time with the new ...
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Shell Point Retirement Community in Fort Myers, FL

4.5
I JUST RECEIVED A CALL FROM CHUCK AND HE IS VERY HAPPY WITH THE SPRINGS. CHUCK IS IN THE PROCESS OF HIRING A PERSON TRAINER. CHUCK TOLD ME THAT THE PEOPLE THEIR ARE VERY OLD. AS YOU KNOW CHUCK IS 89 YEARS YOUNG. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HEPL WITH CHUCK.

The Woodlands in Cape Coral, FL

4.0
It was a nice experience for my mother in law here at this community. It was a short stay, but it was a good one. It is a nice and clean community. The staff was kind and friendly. It was just a little to expensive for her budget, but it was a nice stay.

Lee County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lee County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lee County, 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 Lee County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Lee County 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
83.9%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
87.1%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.8%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
90.3%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
67.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
87.1%
17.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lee County nursing homes

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 Lee County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lee County, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
77.4%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
64.5%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
29%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lee County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Lee County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lee County, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
74.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
71%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
80.6%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lee County nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Lee County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lee County, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
74.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
80.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
71%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lee County nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Lee County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lee County, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
87.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
64.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
54.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80.6%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
87.1%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.9%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
80.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
83.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
74.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
83.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
80.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
64.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
54.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
83.9%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Addington Place of Cape Coral, Brookdale Cape Coral and The Windsor of Cape Coral are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Lee County, Florida. See full list of communities.
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