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Brookdale Bonita Springs

Brookdale Bonita Springs is an assisted living community in Bonita Springs, FL.

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  • Interior

    A cozy library room with built-in bookshelves and a dining table, featuring elegant decor and fresh flowers.
  • Decor

    A luxurious living room featuring elegant furniture and a grand fireplace.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a patterned armchair, a side table, decorative items, and wall art.
  • Building

    A large building with a covered driveway and landscaped surroundings under a partly cloudy sky.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with elegant bedding and soft lighting.
  • Windows

    A cozy breakfast area with a coffee station, fruit bowl, and a television.
  • Dining

    Elegant dining area with chandeliers and classic furniture.
  • Landscaping

    A serene courtyard with palm trees and outdoor seating alongside a well-maintained garden.
  • Kitchen

    A cozy kitchen and dining area with a TV, table and chairs, and a display of fruit.
  • Outdoor

    A tranquil outdoor swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a building, featuring sun umbrellas for relaxation on a sunny day.
  • Television

    A spacious meeting room with multiple tables and chairs, featuring a television on the wall.
  • Bookshelves

    A cozy library interior with bookshelves and a dining table arrangement.

26850 South Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, FL 34134

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4.6 from 143 reviews
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Brookdale Bonita Springs Costs & Pricing

Brookdale Bonita Springs offers competitive pricing for its accommodations when compared to the broader market in Lee County and the state of Florida. Monthly costs for a studio apartment are $2,700, significantly lower than the county average of $3,874 and Florida's average of $3,823. For those seeking a one-bedroom option, Brookdale's rate of $2,725 also stands out favorably against Lee County's $4,049 and Florida's average of $3,864. The two-bedroom units are priced at $3,500, which remains more accessible than both the county average of $4,708 and the state's average of $4,711. Overall, Brookdale Bonita Springs provides an appealing choice for individuals looking for quality living arrangements that do not compromise on affordability.

Floor plansBrookdale Bonita SpringsLee CountyFlorida
Studio$2,700$3,874$3,823
1 Bedroom$2,725$4,049$3,864
2 Bedrooms$3,500$4,708$4,711

Overall Review of Brookdale Bonita Springs

differentiator 26 reviews mention this

Food gets frequent praise

Residents and families repeatedly praise the quality of the meals.

Dining comes up again and again, with residents saying the food is flavorful and not “cafeteria food,” and families describing it as good with enough variety. Several reviewers mention a bistro/coffee-style experience and meal service that feels more like a normal dining routine. This lines up with the community’s restaurant-style dining and meal support options.

  • Elegant dining area with chandeliers and classic furniture.
  • A cozy kitchen and dining area with a TV, table and chairs, and a display of fruit.
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Staff are kind and responsive

Across reviews, staff kindness and helpfulness are consistently highlighted.

Most reviewers describe the staff as friendly, caring, and supportive, including mentions of management and frontline caregivers. Families describe feeling comfortable during transitions and appreciate follow-ups, check-ins, and time spent answering questions. A smaller set of reviews flags slow or inconsistent call-button response, but even those reviews often acknowledge staff intent.

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Activities keep residents engaged

Many residents describe an active schedule with social opportunities.

Reviewers frequently say there are scheduled daily activities, games, crafts, fitness programming, and outings to keep residents busy. Several families mention their loved ones making friends through group participation, and others appreciate having options for different preferences. The community also lists transportation and off-site activity programming, which matches the way residents describe getting out and staying involved.

caveat 10 reviews mention this

Care support is mixed

Some reviewers report delays in getting assistance when needed.

While many reviews describe residents as well cared for with medication management, therapy, and oversight of daily needs, a recurring concern is that help can take too long. One review describes an extended wait after pressing a call button, and another describes staffing issues tied to urgent needs and response times. Others note the community can be a good fit when needs are more minimal or when residents can rely on regular routines and support.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Pricing feels favorable, rent rises

Reviewers often mention value, but some note sharp rent increases.

Several reviewers frame the community as affordable and a good value for what residents receive, and others compare it positively to alternatives they toured. At the same time, at least one review says rent increased more than expected and could force a move if the pattern continues. The listing’s pricing range also sits well below county and state benchmarks across apartment sizes, which may help explain why many families feel it’s workable overall.

common 5 reviews mention this

Close to shops and healthcare

Families value the convenient access to local services and destinations.

Some reviews mention being close to stores, restaurants, and local destinations, which makes it easier to get out or plan visits. The area also includes nearby medical and healthcare options, along with everyday essentials like pharmacies and cafes. This convenience shows up in how families describe the location as supportive of daily life.

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Features

Housing

  • 160 resident community capacity 160 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Cafe Cafe
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Financing advice Financing advice
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • General store General store
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Hiking trails Hiking trails
  • Home sale assistance Home sale assistance
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Private cleaning services Private cleaning services
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Swimming pool Swimming pool
  • Swimming pool / hot tub Swimming pool / hot tub
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Southwest Florida International (13 miles away) Southwest Florida International (13 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Tai Chi Tai Chi
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Bonita Springs, Florida offers a variety of amenities that cater to seniors looking for convenience and comfort. With a range of restaurants nearby, including DeRomo's Gourmet Market & Restaurant and Skillets, there are plenty of dining options to suit all tastes. Additionally, the area boasts several hospitals and physicians' offices, such as Lee Health Outpatient Rehabilitation and 21st Century Oncology, ensuring easy access to medical care. For those looking for leisure activities, River Walk Park Bonita Bay provides a tranquil outdoor space to enjoy nature. With pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens close by, obtaining medication is convenient. Places of worship like Iglesia Cristiana Jesus Amor Eterno En Peniel offer spiritual support, while theaters such as Silver Spot Cinema MERCATO provide entertainment options. Overall, this neighborhood in Bonita Springs offers a well-rounded community for seniors seeking a comfortable and accessible living environment.

Restaurants

  • DeRomo's Gourmet Market & Restaurant (0.1 miles)
  • Skillets - Bonita Springs - Sunshine Plaza (1.4 miles)
  • Wendy's (1.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.5 miles)
  • Sushi Thai Too (1.6 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.7 miles)
  • Buffalo Chips Restaurant (1.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Lee Health Outpatient Rehabilitation - Bonita Bay Lifestyle Center (0.1 miles)
  • Lee Health Outpatient Rehabilitation - Coconut Point (3.2 miles)
  • Physicians Day Surgery Center (5.3 miles)
  • NCH North Naples Hospital (5.4 miles)

Physicians

  • 21st Century Oncology (0.4 miles)
  • Radiation Therapy Regional Centers (0.4 miles)
  • Riverchase Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery (1 miles)
  • NCH Immediate Care (1.3 miles)
  • West Coast Mobile Orthopedics (1.4 miles)
  • Samotin Orthopaedics (1.5 miles)
  • Bonita Vision Center (1.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.4 miles)
  • Survey Cafe (2.1 miles)
  • Downtown Coffee And Wi (2.1 miles)
  • Trackside Donuts & Cafe (2.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.7 miles)
  • Fit & Fuel Cafe (6.7 miles)

Parks

  • River Walk Park Bonita Bay (0.9 miles)
  • Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park (5.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)
  • John's Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • Pelican Village Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Iglesia Cristiana Jesus Amor Eterno En Peniel In (3.7 miles)

Theaters

  • Silver Spot Cinema MERCATO (6.7 miles)

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