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Steve Koffman’s Complete Southwest Florida Real Estate Guide

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SENIOR CARE GUIDE

Senior Living & Rehabilitation

Compare care levels, licensing, current quality records and realistic total costs before choosing a community or rehabilitation facility.

Southwest Florida community lifestyle rendering
Lee County community resources
FLORIDA 2024 MEDIANAbout $5,324/monthAssisted living, based on $63,885 annual median
FLORIDA 2024 MEDIANAbout $10,342/monthNursing home, semi-private room, based on $124,100 annually
LOCAL PLANNING RANGEAbout $5,000–$6,200/monthFort Myers-area memory care estimate; actual quotes vary widely

Check live ratings—not screenshots

Medicare ratings can change after inspections or data updates. Florida records show licensing, inspections and other regulatory information. Review both, tour in person and ask for a written fee schedule.

Medicare Care Compare ↗Florida Health Finder ↗

What to compare

Care & staffing

Ask about licensed staffing by shift, therapy frequency, physician coverage, transfers, falls, infections and hospital readmissions.

Total price

Base rent may exclude care-level charges, medication management, incontinence care, transportation, therapy and community fees.

Fit & safety

Review emergency power, hurricane evacuation, generator coverage, accessibility, dining, activities and family communication.

Cost and care disclaimer: Figures are planning references, not quotes. Medicare, Medicaid, VA benefits and insurance coverage depend on eligibility and service type. Verify ratings, licenses, availability and all costs directly.