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Lodge at Cypress Cove, the
Scout 100Fort Myers, FL · 64 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Fort Myers's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,730–$12,580/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Cape Coral, Florida
Every licensed senior community in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Cost of senior care in Cape Coral
Local Cape Coral-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Cape Coral prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$5,270/mo median
typical range $4,220–$6,590
Memory Care
$5,440/mo median
typical range $4,350–$6,800
Skilled Nursing
$10,840/mo median
typical range $9,730–$12,580
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$5,270/mo median
typical range $2,930–$5,980
Residential Care Home
$4,740/mo median
typical range $3,790–$5,930
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Cape Coral using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Cape Coral.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 20 communities in Cape Coral, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Fort Myers, FL · 18 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Fort Myers's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,730–$12,580/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Healthpark Care Center
Scout 97Fort Myers, FL · 112 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Fort Myers's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,730–$12,580/mo
View full evaluation →4
Fort Myers, FL · 75 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Fort Myers's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,730–$12,580/mo
View full evaluation →5
Life Care Center of Estero
Scout 96Estero, FL · 155 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Estero's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,730–$12,580/mo
View full evaluation →6
The Preserve
Scout 95Fort Myers, FL · 75 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Fort Myers's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,730–$12,580/mo
View full evaluation →7
Larsen Health Center
Scout 75Fort Myers, FL · 180 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Fort Myers.
Est. $9,730–$12,580/mo
View full evaluation →8
Fort Myers, FL · 120 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Fort Myers.
Est. $9,730–$12,580/mo
View full evaluation →9
Renaissance at the Terraces
Scout 68Bonita Springs, FL · 40 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Bonita Springs.
Est. $9,730–$12,580/mo
View full evaluation →10
Aviata at North Fort Myers
Scout 62N Ft Myers, FL · 120 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in N Ft Myers.
Est. $9,730–$12,580/mo
View full evaluation →
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Fort Myers, FL · 120 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Fort Myers.
Est. $9,730–$12,580/mo
View full evaluation →12
Fort Myers, FL · 180 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Fort Myers.
Est. $9,730–$12,580/mo
View full evaluation →13
Cape Coral, FL · 118 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Cape Coral.
Est. $9,730–$12,580/mo
View full evaluation →14
Winkler Court
Scout 50Fort Myers, FL · 120 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Fort Myers.
Est. $9,730–$12,580/mo
View full evaluation →15
Fort Myers, FL · 107 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Fort Myers.
Est. $9,730–$12,580/mo
View full evaluation →16
Fort Myers, FL · 120 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Fort Myers.
Est. $9,730–$12,580/mo
View full evaluation →17
Lehigh Acres, FL · 128 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Lehigh Acres.
Est. $9,730–$12,580/mo
View full evaluation →18
Aviata at Santa Barbara
Scout 27Cape Coral, FL · 120 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Cape Coral.
Est. $9,730–$12,580/mo
View full evaluation →19
Aspire at Evans
Scout 14Fort Myers, FL · 120 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,730–$12,580/mo
View full evaluation →20
Cape Coral, FL · 85 beds
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
A Cape Coral skilled nursing community awaiting a federal rating.
Est. $9,730–$12,580/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Cape Coral, FL?
In the Cape Coral, FL area, assisted living typically runs $4,220–$6,590/month (median $5,270), memory care $4,350–$6,800/month (median $5,440), and skilled nursing $9,730–$12,580/month (median $10,840) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Cape Coral, FL?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Cape Coral, FL right now are Lodge at Cypress Cove, the, Lee Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit, Healthpark Care Center. The full ranked list of 20 communities is on this page.
How are the 20 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.