The Palms of Fort Myers is a senior community for people 55 and older that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia, skilled nursing, respite care, and continuing care all in one place, and the building sits in a gated community with lake and pond views, a heated pool, gardens, walking paths, and a gazebo, so folks can find peace and maybe even take their dogs out to the pet park or try some of the group trips, clubs, or volunteer activities. The staff stays on-hand to help any hour of the day, and there's support for people needing help with daily tasks like bathing or medication, as well as care for diabetes, incontinence, transfers for non-ambulatory residents, and short-term stays after surgery or illness. The community lets people pick furnished or unfurnished units ranging from studios to two-bedrooms-many with private bathrooms, walk-in closets, kitchens or kitchenettes, and options for balconies or patios, and there's basic cable, internet, washers and dryers, and laundry weekly.
Residents eat in dining rooms with restaurant-style meals and can join social hours, movie nights, or lifestyle enrichment events, and families can visit during these times or come see the shared library, card room, billiards room, chapel, fitness center, or catch a movie together in the theater. People can go to activities on-site, attend devotional services off-site if they like, or use the covered parking to get out and do some nearby shopping, plus there's complimentary transportation for those who need it. Memory care at The Palms locks and secures the area for safety, offers therapy, activities for mental engagement, and has special care plans for those with dementia, while the rehab and wellness clinic helps with physical, occupational, and speech therapy, along with help from the Five Star Rehabilitation partnership.
Pets are welcome, so residents don't have to give up their dogs, and the on-site beauty salon/barbershop, concierge, lounge bar, activity studio, community computers, private dining options, and MyChoice Dining Program provide convenience for daily living. Housekeeping and linen services, in-house doctor visits, and weekly two or three meals are included, while some plans let people prepare their own food, too. There are safety and care options for light and medium needs, so folks can stay as independent as possible while getting help with whatever they need. The Palms of Fort Myers tries to keep people active, social, and comfortable while providing reliable care, and the campus has received a Best of Senior Living Award from folks who know.
