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American House Ft. Myers
4.5 (174 reviews)Fort Myers, FL
Independent Living and Assisted Living in Fort Myers, with spaces to feel at home and support for your next chapter.
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American House Ft. Myers in Fort Myers, Florida, offers assisted living and memory care. Assisted living provides private-apartment living for older adults who may need help with everyday activities. Memory care is intended for people with dementia who need added supervision in a secure setting with 24-hour support or medical assistance. The community is adjacent to Lee Health’s Gulf Coast Medical Center. Its location is also described as near the Caloosahatchee River, Cape Coral and Lakes Park, with access to I-75, U.S. 41 and Southwest Florida International Airport.
Assisted living apartments include studios listed at 480 square feet, one-bedroom, one-bath layouts of 570 or 580 square feet, and two-bedroom, two-bath apartments of 840 square feet. Memory care options include 350-square-foot studios and two-bedroom, one-bath apartments listed at 570 square feet. Some apartments have balconies or views overlooking the pool. Assisted living support may include personal care, help with daily activities, meals, laundry, medication management or reminders, mobility assistance and physical therapy. Care is described as tailored to residents’ needs. A third-party listing also identifies diabetic care, incontinence care and non-ambulatory care among healthcare services.
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Restaurant-style, chef-prepared meals are served in a dining room, with an on-site bistro offering another place to eat. A third-party listing notes vegetarian, low- or no-sodium, and no-sugar meal options, as well as guest meals and private dining. Housekeeping and laundry services are offered, along with personal and scheduled transportation. The community is pet friendly, and spacious common areas provide places for residents and visitors to gather. A listing also notes resident parking and convenience to public transit.
Shared amenities include a swimming pool with a walk-in ramp and lounge area, a fitness and wellness center, a library, media room, theater and interactive game lounge. An arts and crafts center and indoor walking paths are also listed. A full-service spa, salon and barber shop are on site, and massage services are mentioned. The memory care area has a secured courtyard. Residents can use an on-site vegetable and herb garden, while an indoor atrium and other common areas offer additional shared spaces.
Daily life includes a calendar of activities, social events and wellness programming, with happy hours and fitness classes among the examples. Memory care includes life-enrichment programming, and the community describes its wellness activities as person-centered. Outings mentioned include Fort Myers Beach, Lakes Park and Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. An Alzheimer’s support group is also listed among the offerings. These scheduled activities, recreation spaces and outings provide different options for socializing, movement and creative pursuits.
- Starting at
- $4,822/mo
- Care options
- 3 available
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- Community reviews
- 174
Key amenities
Pool & outdoor spaces
Garden
Fitness & wellness
Fitness programs
Housekeeping
Housekeeping and linen services
Transportation
Community operated transportation
Social activities
Community-sponsored activities
Staff & support
12-16 hour nursing
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- 12-16 hour nursing
- 24-hour call system
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living assistance
- Air-conditioning
- Assistance with bathing
- Assistance with dressing
- Assistance with transfers
- Beauty salon
- Cable
- Community operated transportation
- Community-sponsored activities
- Computer center
- Concierge services
- Coordination with health care providers
- Dementia waiver
- Diabetes diet
- Dining room
- Fitness programs
- Fitness room
- Fully furnished
- Gaming room
- Garden
- Hospice waiver
- Housekeeping and linen services
- Kitchenettes
- Meal preparation and service
- Medication management
- Mental wellness program
- Mild cognitive impairment
- Move-in coordination
- Outdoor space
- Planned day trips
- Private bathrooms
- Resident-run activities
- Restaurant-style dining
- Scheduled daily activities
- Small library
- Special dietary restrictions
- Specialized memory care programming
- Swimming pool
- Telephone
- Transportation arrangement
- Transportation arrangement (medical)
- Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
- Transportation to doctors appointments
- Wellness center
- Wifi
Care options available
Independent Living
Independent residences with community amenities and opportunities to stay active and connected.
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Memory Care
Specialized support for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
Learn more“My mother was looking for a facility that was ready for her to be active and yet still an assisted living facility. She has been there for a little over 2 years and she has had a wonderful time. At the American house on Fort Myers they always having day and afternoon activities live music especially events celebrating…”
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Pricing & residences
Monthly rates starting at
$4,822 / month
Rates and availability can change. Ask the community for a personalized quote and details about included services.
| Residence | Monthly rate |
|---|---|
| Shared room | $4,822 |
| One bedroom | $5,786 |
| Studio | $6,268 |
Resident & family reviews
4.5 · 174 reviewsMy mother was looking for a facility that was ready for her to be active and yet still an assisted living facility. She has been there for a little over 2 years and she has had a wonderful time. At the American house on Fort Myers they always having day and afternoon activities live music especially events celebrating everything from the Kentucky Derby to Halloween and special books. If you're looking for a place that would be great for mom or dad that needs a place this is an excellent place to go to.
Inviting lobby. Clean, spacious. Pleasant helpers. My friend very happy there.
Excellent.
More recent reviews
In my visit to a friend, I observed the staff taking care of all the residents’ needs with concern, kindness and compassion. I know my friend is cared for very well
everything smells good and the new carpeting looks excellent
Great staff. Maintenance team and leader is very knowledgeable and helpful. Activity director (Daisy) really cares and her work shows. They go above and beyond to find ways to improve the quality of life for their residents!!!!!
Awesome treatment for people that deserve. 5 star all the way!!!
American house metro is a beautiful place that is full of beautiful smart staff members and people that live there, I recently moved in to the palms a couple days ago, they have a moving company called regal relocations they helped me moved in and got everything assorted for me I was so thankful for them to do this for me I would definitely recommend the palms for anyone that is looking for a retirement home that is affordable and beautiful to live in, I have made so much friends while I have stayed here for the past couple days!! The food is excellent they have fast service and welcoming servers stop by American house metro and come take a look and enjoy this retirement home that has been made for all of us!!!!❤️.
What families highlight
- new, modern facility design
- clean, well-maintained interiors and grounds
- resort-style outdoor amenities (pool, gardens, putting green)
- spacious, bright studio and one-bedroom layouts
- on-site rehabilitation (PT/OT) and therapy gym
Highlights summarized from community reviews.