The Rose Garden of Fort Myers

Living arrangements include studio and one-bedroom apartments, with private and semi-private options. Couples can live together, and respite or short-term stays are listed. Room features may include furnishings, a kitchenette, air conditioning, cable or satellite television, telephone and Wi-Fi. The official site describes private rooms with private bathrooms and individual thermostats. Wheelchair-accessible units and showers, ground-floor options and safety-equipped units are also listed, as are emergency alert and fire sprinkler systems throughout the community.

Meals are served in an on-site dining room with restaurant-style service, and all-day dining is listed. Food is prepared in on-site kitchens, with a professional chef included among the dining services. Options listed include room service, guest meals and a private dining room. Dietary offerings include allergy-sensitive, diabetic, low- or no-sodium, no-sugar, vegetarian, vegan and kosher meals. Housekeeping and laundry or dry-cleaning services are available on the service listings; personal assistance with shopping and transportation is also listed.

Shared spaces include a theater, game room, salon, library, fitness room, wellness room, several lounges and indoor and outdoor common areas. Residents can use walking paths, a patio, raised garden beds, an arts and crafts area, and a ballroom. Activity listings range from bingo, cards, trivia, movie nights and live music to gardening, cooking, arts, stretching and brain-fitness programs. The community’s own schedule also describes garden walks, brunch, coffee, Friday gatherings and outings to beaches, shopping malls and restaurants. Religious and spiritual activities are listed as well.

Practical services include complimentary transportation, resident parking and access to public transit. English and Spanish are listed as languages spoken by staff. Nearby places noted in the area include HealthPark Medical Center, The McGregor Clinic, Walgreens, Horton Park and St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church. The community’s official information lists Florida Medicaid’s SMMC-LTC waiver, private payment and long-term care insurance among accepted payment options.