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The Summit Of Fort Myers

The Summit Of Fort Myers is an independent living community in Fort Myers, FL.

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  • Interior

    A modern living room with a coastal theme, featuring a comfortable sofa, stylish coffee table, and a dining area with blue chairs.

  • Outdoors

    A hotel with an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by palm trees.

  • Decor

    A cozy bedroom with elegant drapes and a large mirror reflecting the room's decor.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with elegant furnishings and a large television.

  • Architecture

    A spacious lobby featuring an elegant indoor fountain surrounded by lush greenery.

  • Windows

    A traditional living room with wooden furniture and elegant decor.

  • Dining

    Elegant restaurant with large glass windows and neatly set tables.

  • Kitchen

    A modern kitchen featuring wood cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances.

  • Artwork

    A cozy living room featuring neutral-colored armchairs, a lamp, and artistic wall decor.

  • Seating Area

    A modern lobby with elegant seating and large windows.

  • Television

    Plates of sandwiches on a table in a modern kitchen setting.

  • Chandelier

    An elegant dining area with neatly arranged tables and chandeliers.

  • Exercise Equipment

    An indoor gym with various fitness equipment and exercise machines.

  • Lounge

    A modern lounge with a dartboard, television, and seating area.

1499 South Brandywine Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33919

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4.7 from 94 reviews
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4 stars
9
3 stars
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Overall Review of The Summit Of Fort Myers

common 8 reviews mention this

Staff friendliness and responsiveness

Residents and families consistently describe the staff as friendly and helpful.

In the reviews, people repeatedly talk about staff who are personable, patient, and proactive about making day-to-day life easier. Several reviewers specifically mention being welcomed warmly when they arrived or when family members moved in. Others describe the team as responsive to questions and supportive during the transition, including helping visitors and residents feel comfortable in the community.

common 4 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents busy

A strong calendar of activities is a recurring reason people feel engaged.

Many reviewers highlight that the community offers a steady mix of scheduled activities and options to stay involved. Families and new residents mention enjoying the activities soon after moving in, and visitors describe seeing activity spaces and programming during tours. The reviews also connect activities to social life, describing opportunities to meet others and fill the week with structured events.

differentiator 4 reviews mention this

Restaurant-style dining stands out

Dining is frequently praised, including a restaurant-style experience.

Food and dining come up often, with residents and visitors describing it as more than basic meals. Multiple reviews mention enjoying the quality of the dining experience and highlight the on-site restaurant feel. Several also comment on the variety available through menus or meal plans, and at least one reviewer ties dining to a chef-driven kitchen experience.

  • A modern living room with a coastal theme, featuring a comfortable sofa, stylish coffee table, and a dining area with blue chairs.
  • Elegant restaurant with large glass windows and neatly set tables.
  • A rustic-themed restaurant interior featuring a wooden counter and various decorations.
caveat 2 reviews mention this

Independent living limits care

Some reviewers warn that support may end if care needs change.

While the community is described as independent living, a couple of reviewers note clear limits on what happens if a resident needs more help later. One reviewer also describes restrictions around emergency support, saying the community makes it clear residents would handle an evacuation if a catastrophe occurs. Together, these comments point to the importance of verifying what assistance is available for future care needs before moving in.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Costs feel high to some

Several reviews describe pricing as expensive or above their budget.

Cost is a recurring negative theme, with reviewers describing the monthly costs and/or move-in costs as too high for their budget. Some also mention tradeoffs like meals not meeting expectations relative to the price. Even positive reviewers still sometimes frame value in personal terms, like balancing what they want against the overall cost they faced.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Types of Care

  • Independent Living Independent Living

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 (9 miles away) Southwest Florida International (9 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement

Care Services

  • 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
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

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

Physicians

  • Hunter Hearing Aid Center (0.1 miles)
  • Myers, Brent - Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition of Florida Pa (1 miles)
  • Associates In Nephrology (1.2 miles)
  • Children's Specialists of Florida PA (1.2 miles)
  • Boron Medical (1.2 miles)
  • Florida Radiology Consultants (1.4 miles)
  • Annabelle M Martin MD Faap (1.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Gulf Coast Hospital (1.5 miles)
  • Lee Health (1.7 miles)
  • The Children's Rehabilitation Center - Bass Rd (1.7 miles)
  • Lee Health Cardiovascular Services - HealthPark Commons (1.8 miles)
  • Lee Health Neurodiagnostics - Golisano Children's Hospital (2 miles)
  • Cardiovascular Services - Medical Plaza 1 (2.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Lazy Flamingo (1.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.7 miles)
  • Bonefish Grill (1.8 miles)
  • Perkins Restaurant and Bakery (1.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.9 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.9 miles)
  • Dave & Buster's (2.2 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Belltower (2.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (3 miles)
  • Marko's Diner (3.3 miles)
  • Urban Buzz Coffee (3.7 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3.8 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3.8 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Moving & Storage (3.4 miles)

Parks

  • Jaycee Park (3.4 miles)

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