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Memory care in Estero offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Estero is about $5,028 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 27 communities, read 1231 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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9.9
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42 reviews
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Canterfield of Fort Meyers is a wonderful place that I would recommend to everyone! We loved this place! Staff were very good with communicating with family members, exceptional care, caring staff, lots of...
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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9.9
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45 reviews
9.9
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They communicate very well. Make adjustments when needed. Very easy to deal with. We would recommend them without hesitation. The experience has been excellent. If something comes up the call us immediately.
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.
At Gulf Coast memory care is all we do. Our exclusive focus is on providing the best, research-based assisted living memory care for people with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia.Every employee at Gulf Coast Memory Care is trained in memory care, because caring for those with dementia is...
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99 Floor plans available
9.7
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146 reviews
9.7
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146 reviews
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Moved from another community and I feel like my outlook has completely changed. I am so happy and grateful, I found American House!
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.
Designed from the ground up with discerning seniors in mind, American House Bonita Springs is a beautifully appointed community, tucked away on a 26-acre campus, in a quiet neighborhood setting.We offer studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments with a host of amenities and services. Bonita Springs...
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33 Floor plans available
9.4
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47 reviews
9.4
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47 reviews
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We are so thankful for are Inspired Living has done for my father and for us a family. Inspired Living has a wonderful energy and radiates joy. We fell very lucky to have found a place like this for our...
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.
Located just off Rt. 41 (directly behind Carrabba’s Italian Grill), Inspired Living at Bonita Springs is one of the most progressive memory care communities in southwest Florida. Our specially trained, dedicated staff offers personalized care with assisted living services specifically designed...
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99 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.8
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The community is friendly. They are hands on with being attentive & caring. Like the in house medical staff & the convenience of it. It's a cozy community which is a perfect fit for my mother-in-law. I would...
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.
American House Coconut Point American House Coconut Point is a luxurious assisted living community nestled in gorgeous Bonita Springs, Lee County, Florida. Bonita Springs offers the perfect beach-like setting and salty sea air that residents often enjoy. The idealistic surrounding of the property...
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9.8
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36 reviews
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I have visited so many memory care communites in this town and this community is a true home feel. It was important to find a place that wasn't too fancy so my mom felt comfortable. When she walked in and...
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 Naples Green Village! We celebrate Senior Living each and every day. At Naples Green Village we offer the highest standard in both Assisted Living and Memory Care. We celebrate each Resident and focus on their individual needs. We offer a beautifully rennovated Assisted Living and...
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9.8
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I’ve been a resident here for 7 years. It has a little of everything for every person. You can be as active as you’d like to be. All departments work together to provide a really good experience.
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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9.7
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To say that I am pleased with the decision to trust Brookdale Ft. Myers The Colony with the care and well being of my spouse would be a vast understatement. I am absolutely delighted with the decision. ...
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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9.7
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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.
Voted “Bonita’s Best” for the Past Five YearsThey don’t make many senior living communities like this. From a five-star resort feel to first-class independent living and assisted living care, we think you’ll find our luxurious community to be at the top of its class. Our residents enjoy...
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22 Floor plans available
9.7
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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
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.
Pacifica Senior Living Fort Myers is an assisted living and memory care community located in Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida. This is a quiet and beautiful community surrounded in the most beautiful beaches in America. Fort Myers has delicious food and shopping and even though it is a larger city...
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9.6
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90 reviews
9.6
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90 reviews
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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.
A Community That’s Redefining IndependenceTucked into a quiet corner near the center of all that Fort Myers has to offer is a premier assisted living community that provides a wonderful retirement lifestyle. Our residents trade the stress and isolation that often come with life at home for a...
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9.6
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I would tell a friend, how loving and caring the staff is and how they go above and beyond to engage the residents in as many events and activities as possible. They also have music groups and dancing, that...
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 American House Ft. MyersOpening in spring 2018 American House Fort Myers is located off of Metro Parkway adjacent to Lee Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers. We will feature assisted living and memory care apartments.When it comes to selecting a senior living community for...
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9.5
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If you are placing your loved one in memory care, you should consider Elite. I’m very pleased with the care my husband receives. [name removed] and [name removed] are caring and involved making sure...
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.
The Elite ALF at Naples is a unique cottage style Assisted Living and Memory Care Community providing coordinated, collaborative and tailored resident services featuring a personalized approach to Assisted Living as well as Memory Care. The only one of its kind in Collier County, nestled on a...
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9.2
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It's very expensive they almost do to much as its Like a expensive nursing home. There was almost no rehabilitation for mom after knee replacement. They pushed her in wheelchair instead of making her use...
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.
Barrington Terrace offers senior living to residents of Fort Meyers, Florida. We pride ourselves in our high quality assisted living and memory care services. Unlike hospital facilities, we offer a warm environment that feels just like home. Our location is situated near the Lee Memorial Health...
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8.8
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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.
Full Life for Fantastic SeniorsYou deserve the best of what senior living has to offer, and that’s what you’ll find in this community tucked away in Fort Myers. Residents here receive excellent care, either assisted living or memory care, and also enjoy an excellent life. Assisted living...
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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.
This is your time… and All Seasons Naples is your place for innovative luxury living. Enjoy a refined Floridian lifestyle designed to surround you with comfort and convenience. With an unparalleled level of service for independent living, assisted living, memory care and respite with no expensive...
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I am currently a resident at Amavida Living and the experience has been great. The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The housekeeping is good. Communication with the family is good. The staff is great....
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.
Welcome to amavida, a 32-acre, resort-style senior living community in Fort Myers, Florida, designed for those who have a love of life. Choose from maintenance-free cottages, residences, apartments and suites. Indulge in exceptional amenities including a variety of pools, restaurants, bistros,...
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I have to hand it to this upscale senior living community and their employees as they have created the Ritz Carlton for seniors. I realize not everyone can retire here but it is incredibly impressive in...
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.
Renaissance at The Terraces in Bonita Springs is dedicated to providing the very best in senior living. That dedication shows in everything we do, including our exceptional, on-site health services at Renaissance at The Terraces.We work directly with residents to tailor a plan that works best...
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I'd say it's great pretty much on all grounds, but has gotten very expensive, and rates continue to go up every chance and increases are larger each time. This place was middle of the Rd in cost, but offered...
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.
Cypress Point features beautifully appointed residences, superior amenities and state-of-the-art programming in an engaging setting designed to meet seniors’ needs today with added security for tomorrow. Even better, Cypress Point Senior Living offers well-appointed rental apartments and quality...
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Great; well managed and friendly.
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.
The Preserve is an amenity-rich senior living community in an intimate, boutique-style setting, providing progressive, comprehensive care and personalized service delivered with exceptional hospitality.The Preserve is part of Hope Preserve, a newly developed health care network of providers...
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My husband's care was becoming too much for me to handle, I then found American House. They took over my husband's care and it has improved both of our lives. Couldn't be more grateful!
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, 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.
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.
Located in Ontario, Oregon, Sunset Estates and Villa specializes in seniors living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Our approach is to create a safe environment that can help your loved one maintain a high quality of life in the face of memory loss.
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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.
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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.
Alzheimer's Care Specialists Our Mission at Millbrook Homes is to provide a physically and emotionally safe environment that will enrich the quality of life for people with Alzheimer's Disease. By having a small number of residents at each home, we can assure that we meet the personal and social...

Cost of memory care in Estero, FL

The average cost of senior living in Estero is $5,028 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Punta Gorda, FL with an average of $4,223 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Estero, FL vs. nearby cities

Estero, FL
$5,028/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Estero, FL vs. the state and national average

Estero, FL
$5,028/mo
$4,301/mo
U.S. national average
$4,839/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Estero vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,028/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Estero, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$4,298/mo
Studio
$5,100/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,292/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,224/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,198/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Estero over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Estero

Recent reviews for memory care in Estero

Brookdale Cape Coral

5.0
Brookdale on Country Club Blvd in Cape Coral, FL is OUTSTANDING! Here’s why. My loved one needed a place quickly after rehab as she could no longer live alone. Fortunately, I toured Brookdale and immediately knew it would be a great place for her. Having had my mother at a more expensive ...
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Carlisle At 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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and caring staff. Many reviews highlight the kindness and compassion of the staff at various communities. For instance, at Inspired Living at Bonita Springs, one family mentions that the staff 'go above and beyond to provide excellent care and make loved ones feel welcome.' At Gulf Coast Memory Care, another ...
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Engaging activities for residents. Engaging activities are a crucial component of senior living communities, as they help keep residents active and engaged. At Inspired Living at Bonita Springs, activities like singing and dancing are encouraged to keep residents involved. At Pacifica Senior Living Fort Myers, the community o ...
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High-quality meals and dining experiences. Meals and dining experiences are essential, especially for seniors with dietary restrictions. At Pacifica Senior Living Fort Myers, the food is described as 'good' and residents are encouraged to participate in mealtime activities. At Canterfield of Fort Myers, the chef accommodates individu ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Cleanliness and maintenance are vital in creating a comfortable living environment for seniors. At Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake, the facility is described as 'beautiful' and 'clean.' At Inspired Living at Bonita Springs, the community is 'meticulously clean' and residents are 'virtually ...
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Individualized care and attention. Personalized care and attention are essential for seniors with unique needs. At Gulf Coast Memory Care, the staff is described as 'excellent' and 'very professional and caring.' At Inspired Living at Bonita Springs, the staff work diligently to address specific resident needs. And at Americ ...
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Thoughtful and accommodating staff. Thoughtfulness and accommodation are essential in making seniors feel at home. At Elite at North Naples, the staff go above and beyond to help residents and their families during challenging times, like hurricane evacuations. At Inspired Living at Bonita Springs, the staff are described as ' ...
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Estero review score based on 313 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 313 reviews of 26 Estero memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Estero review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care 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

Estero review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Estero, FL26 facilities
9.1
Bonita Springs, FL26 facilities
8.6

Review subcategories for Estero memory care

When memory care 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 313 reviews of 26 Estero memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Estero resident and family memory care 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.
Estero, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.0
Activities
4.3
3.9
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Estero memory care services and amenities

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

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Estero that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Estero, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
70.4%
65.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63%
48%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.4%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
48.1%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.6%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.3%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
72.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Estero memory care

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 Estero Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Estero, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70.4%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.6%
45.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
26.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Estero memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Estero partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Estero, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.6%
27.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59.3%
44.1%
No sugar
No sugar
55.6%
41.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
49.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
29.6%
16.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Estero memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Estero communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Estero, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
63%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63%
39.5%
Room service
Room service
59.3%
36.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
22.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Estero memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Estero offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Estero, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
45.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.1%
33.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
28%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.3%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
51.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
39.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.6%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63%
36%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
55.6%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.6%
21.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46.1%
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Related senior services in Estero, Florida

In Estero, Florida, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

Estero, Florida, is car dependent. Seniors can expect to need a car for most errands. Transit options in Estero include bus routes and a public transit service. Seniors may receive fare discounts. Estero has somewhat limited biking infrastructure and is not very walkable.

Estero offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several hospitals, including Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health and Lee Memorial Hospital.

Estero, Florida, is great for seniors who are looking for a nice mix of outdoor activities and indoor attractions and amenities. Seniors can take a walk or hike in Koreshan State Park, Mound Key Archeological State Park, or Happehatchee Center. Seniors can also do some retail therapy at the Miromar Outlets between Naples and Fort Myers, visit the Estero Historical Society, or catch a hockey game at Hertz Arena.

Frequently Asked Questions

Canterfield of Fort Myers, Gulf Coast Memory Care and Seascape At Naples are the top-rated memory care facilities near Estero, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 27 memory care facilities near Estero, Florida. See the full list.

The 27 memory care facilities near you in Estero, Florida typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Estero, Florida, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Estero, Florida, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Estero, Florida ranges from $1750 to $16470. The average Memory Care cost in Estero, Florida is $5,028. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Estero, Florida typically starts at $1750. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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