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Brookdale Fort Myers The Colony in Fort Myers, FL

Brookdale Fort Myers The Colony is a memory care community in Fort Myers, FL.

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Brookdale Fort Myers The Colony in Fort Myers, FL

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  • Interior

    A cozy dining room with a wooden table set for four, featuring green upholstered chairs and floral decorations.

  • Decor

    A cozy living room with a fireplace, elegant furnishings, and decorative elements.

  • Living Room

    A cozy lobby interior with comfortable seating and elegant archways.

  • Building

    A single-story building with a large entrance and landscaped surroundings under a cloudy sky.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with soft lighting, featuring a neatly made bed adorned with green pillows and a floral bedspread. A comfortable chair sits in the corner by the window.

  • Trees

    A serene backyard featuring a landscaped garden with trees, a paved pathway, and outdoor seating on the patio.

  • Windows

    A cozy bedroom with a bed, decorative pillows, and a window.

  • Dining

    A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, featuring a kitchen in the background.

  • Landscaping

    A beautifully landscaped backyard with a patio featuring outdoor seating and a brick pathway.

  • Kitchen

    A cozy dining area with tables and chairs adjacent to a kitchen space.

  • Lighting

    A spacious dining room with elegantly arranged tables and chairs, adorned with decorative elements and indoor plants.

  • Artwork

    A well-lit dining area with multiple tables and chairs, decorated with artwork on the walls.

  • Seating Area

    A cozy lobby with comfortable seating and elegant arches.

  • Fireplace

    A cozy living room with a fireplace and comfortable seating arrangement.

13565 American Colony Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33912

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4.5 from 101 reviews
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4 stars
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Brookdale Fort Myers The Colony Costs & Pricing

Brookdale Fort Myers The Colony presents a premium living option for residents, with monthly costs reflecting the high-quality services and amenities offered. For a semi-private room, the cost is $5,620, considerably higher than the average of $3,538 in Lee County and $3,009 across Florida. Those seeking more privacy can opt for a studio at $6,795 - again surpassing both local and state averages of $3,874 and $3,823 respectively. While Brookdale's rates are above typical market prices, they are indicative of the exceptional care and community environment that residents can expect in this esteemed facility.

Floor plansBrookdale Fort Myers The ColonyLee CountyFlorida
Semi-Private$5,620$3,538$3,009
Studio$6,795$3,874$3,823

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Overall Review of Brookdale Fort Myers The Colony

common 24 reviews mention this

Caregivers and leadership stand out

Residents and families consistently describe staff as caring, patient, and attentive to needs.

Across many reviews, families emphasize compassion and responsiveness from caregivers, nurses, and the people running the office. Several mentions single out Marlene for support, communication, and follow-through when questions or concerns come up. Residents are described as receiving dignity, patience, and ongoing engagement from the team members who know them well.

common 17 reviews mention this

Activities keep memory care engaged

Activities are a frequent bright spot, with residents described as participating and enjoying group time.

Many reviews highlight activities that help residents stay active and involved, including social events and themed days. Families describe seeing their loved ones smiling, participating in games, or spending more time out of their rooms. The community also offers a mix of planned daily activities and religious and educational programming that comes through repeatedly in residents’ day-to-day experiences.

common 16 reviews mention this

Clean, well-kept environment

Residents’ rooms and common areas are repeatedly described as clean and well maintained.

Multiple reviews talk about the facility being clean, organized, and well-kept, with families noticing bedding and room standards. Visitors also mention tidy common spaces and a welcoming feel when they arrive. While most comments are positive, a few reviews raise concerns about cleanliness and sanitation being inconsistent at times.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Dining quality is mixed

Food reviews are not uniformly positive, with some residents and families questioning quality and presentation.

Some families say meals are enjoyable and even praise specific holiday dining. Others describe food quality as only fair and complain about the use of paper plates, along with limited offering of drinks outside mealtime. The community does list restaurant-style dining options and several special-diet meal programs, but reviews still show a split experience.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Cost is a recurring concern

Several reviews raise concerns about value for the cost and how charges are handled.

A number of negative comments focus on billing and value, including complaints about additional charges and concerns about long-term affordability. Some residents and families also compare costs unfavorably, describing the community as expensive relative to what they felt was delivered. Even with positive reviews mentioning good value, pricing and billing transparency still come up often enough to stand out.

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Features

Housing

  • 38 resident community capacity 38 resident community capacity
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Memory Care Memory Care

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
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Spa Spa
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Southwest Florida International (4 miles away) Southwest Florida International (4 miles away)

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
  • 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
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • 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
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Kosher Kosher
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Organic Organic
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Art classes Art classes
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Jewish services Jewish services
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Mormon/LDS services Mormon/LDS services
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

Located in Fort Myers, Florida, this area offers a variety of amenities that cater to seniors looking for a convenient and comfortable living environment. With several places of worship nearby, including the Unitarian Universalist Church and Blessed Pope John the XXIII Catholic Church, residents have easy access to spiritual support and community. In terms of healthcare, there are multiple pharmacies and physicians within close proximity, ensuring that medical needs are easily met. The diverse dining options such as Shrimp Shack and Cracker Barrel provide opportunities for enjoyable meals out. Additionally, the Regal Belltower theater offers entertainment options, while Gulf Coast Hospital is readily accessible for any medical emergencies. For those who enjoy outdoor activities, RSW Aircraft Observation Area is a nearby park where one can unwind and enjoy nature. Overall, this part of Fort Myers provides a well-rounded and convenient living environment for seniors to consider.

Places of Worship

  • Unitarian Universalist Church of Fort Myers (0.7 miles)
  • Blessed Pope John the XXIII Catholic Church (1.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (0.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.2 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1 miles)
  • Gulf Coast Medical Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Lee Pharmacy - Gulf Coast Medical Center (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Vascular & General Sur Spec-Fl - Brian D Kurland MD (1.2 miles)
  • Nagesh B Ravipati (1.2 miles)
  • Millennium Physician Group: Kim Schurman, MD (1.3 miles)
  • Lee Health Neurodiagnostics - Plantation Rd (1.3 miles)
  • Millennium Physician Group (1.5 miles)
  • Florida Skin Center (1.6 miles)
  • Headache & Pain Management (1.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Shrimp Shack (1.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.7 miles)
  • Cracker Barrel (2.3 miles)
  • Dave & Buster's (2.6 miles)
  • Bonefish Grill (2.7 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.8 miles)
  • Taco Bell (2.8 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Belltower (2.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Gulf Coast Hospital (3.3 miles)
  • Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care (4.6 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Moving & Storage (3.4 miles)
  • Fox Rent A Car Fort Myers (3.7 miles)
  • Concourse D (4.4 miles)
  • Hertz Rent A Car (4.5 miles)
  • American Airlines Ticket Counter RSW (4.5 miles)
  • Delta Air Lines (4.5 miles)
  • Avis Rent A Car (4.6 miles)

Parks

  • RSW Aircraft Observation Area (3.8 miles)

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