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Wickshire Fort Myers

Wickshire Fort Myers is an assisted living and memory care community in Fort Myers, FL.

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3501 Hancock Bridge Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33903

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4.8 from 24 reviews
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Overall Review of Wickshire Fort Myers

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Staff kindness and professionalism

Residents and families consistently describe the staff as kind, professional, and accommodating.

Across multiple reviews, families say the staff is friendly and attentive, with a professional presence that helps residents feel welcome. Several reviewers mention quick problem-solving and strong day-to-day support, including staff who communicate well with families. In memory care specifically, one reviewer describes staff handling a sudden need quickly and making the paperwork process feel manageable.

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Facility cleanliness stands out

Cleanliness is a frequent point of praise, with residents and common areas described as kept up.

Many reviewers highlight how clean the building feels, from rooms and hallways to offices and shared spaces. A few families describe laundry and clothing care as part of maintaining that clean standard. Even reviewers who focus on care needs also return to cleanliness as a visible sign of how well things are run.

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Activities keep residents engaged

Residents appear to have a full schedule of activities and events.

Reviews repeatedly mention scheduled daily activities, games, and community-sponsored events, with families describing residents staying active. Some reviewers call out specific programs like exercise sessions and outings, while others mention themed cultural events. One reviewer notes that during safety restrictions, the variety of activities may feel more limited than expected.

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Food quality is repeatedly praised

Dining receives strong feedback, with multiple reviewers calling the food good or exceptional.

Several residents’ families say the food is a standout, using wording like great, good, or exceptional. Others describe flexibility at mealtimes, including alternate selections, and mention sharing meals with family in a private dining space. Dining also comes up in care contexts, where families say residents are eating the meals provided.

  • A cozy dining area with several tables and chairs, connected to a kitchen space.
  • A spacious and elegantly decorated dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs.
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Memory care support feels proactive

Memory care reviews describe fast placement support and individualized attention.

In memory care, one family explains that staff recognized an urgent need and helped get the placement process started quickly, including coming to the home for evaluation. That same reviewer describes the transition as smooth, with staff assessing needs and staying responsive afterward. Another reviewer mentions specialized support for dementia and Parkinson’s, describing the person as thriving after moving in.

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Cost is a recurring concern

At least a couple reviewers say pricing is expensive for them.

One reviewer directly calls the community expensive while still speaking positively about cleanliness and activity quality. Another review includes a “great value” sentiment, suggesting value may depend on expectations and personal priorities rather than being uniformly described as low-cost.

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Features

Housing

  • 119 resident community capacity 119 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Southwest Florida International (12 miles away) Southwest Florida International (12 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

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
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (2.6 miles)
  • North Fort Myers Prescription Shop (2.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
  • Caloosa Pharmacy (3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Oxbow Bar & Grill (1.7 miles)
  • Beacon Social Drinkery (1.8 miles)
  • Ford's Garage (1.9 miles)
  • Olive Garden (2.5 miles)
  • Kekes Breakfast CafĂ© (2.6 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.6 miles)
  • Steak 'n Shake (2.8 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Merchants Crossing 16 (1.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Healthpark Medical Center (2 miles)
  • Lee County VA Healthcare Center (2.3 miles)
  • LPG Pain Management - Cape Coral Hospital (3.3 miles)
  • Lee Health Asthma/COPD Management - Cape Coral Hospital (3.3 miles)
  • Psychiatry Consultation Services - Cape Coral Hospital (3.4 miles)
  • Lee Memorial Health System (3.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute - Cape Coral Cancer Center (2 miles)
  • Andrea - Andrea Cambio Cambio MD (3 miles)
  • Internal Medicine (3 miles)
  • Kim Michael K MD (3 miles)
  • Southwest Florida Oral-Facial (3 miles)
  • Shari L Skinner MD (3 miles)
  • Maternal Fetal Medicine (3.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (2.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.8 miles)
  • Panera Bread (5.5 miles)

Parks

  • Terry Park (3.2 miles)
  • Horton Park (4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Andrew Catholic Church (5 miles)
  • St Cecilia's Catholic Church (5.1 miles)

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