Best Retirement Villages in Florida

Many people looking to retire to sunny climates are also ready to leave behind the hassles and responsibilities of owning and maintaining a home. For seniors looking for an independent living situation without the daily headaches of upkeep and maintenance, a retirement village may be the perfect solution. Retirement villages in southwest Florida and around the country offer seniors a chance to experience independent living while taking advantage of a wide range of onsite services. Amenities such as transportation, medical assistance, cleaning, meal preparation, physical therapy, exercise, recreation, online access, and a variety of hobbies such as gardening or woodworking are provided to residents without the hassles of ownership.

Shell Point Retirement Community, Fort Myers, Florida

The Shell Point Retirement Community is one of the best retirement villages in Southwest Florida. They offer a full range of services to their residents. Residents can choose from a variety of floor plans and pay a one-time entrance fee and monthly maintenance fee and be guaranteed care for life. Residents can choose a level of independent living that includes admittance to onsite medical care facilities when necessary. Shell Point offers a variety of levels of medical care including assisted living, nursing pavilion, Alzheimer's/memory care, or hospice services as resident's circumstances change.

The minimum age for residency is 60 and prices range from around $100,000 to $500,000 for the initial entrance fee and about $1200 to $4,000 for a monthly fee depending on the floor plan chosen and location of apartment. The monthly fee covers such services as meals, maid service, hobby classes, library, exercise classes, and access to golf course, tennis courts, pools, gardens, and transportation to the nearby beaches or shopping areas. Shell Point Village also includes great guest facilities that allow family to visit.

Shell Point Retirement Community
15101 Shell Point Blvd.
Fort Myers, Florida 33908
(239) 466-1131
1-800-780-1131
Web: www.shellpoint.org

Sunrise Senior Living - Calusa Harbor, Fort Myers, Florida

Sunrise Senior Living is a publicly traded company that operates retirement villages all over the country. Calusa Harbor, in Fort Myers, is one of seven Sunrise Senior Living facilities located in Florida. They offer independent living for seniors that includes a variety of amenities including meal preparation, weekly cleaning service, educational, social, and recreational activities, local transportation, and wellness and exercise programs.

Sunrise Senior Living facilities like Calusa Harbor offer various levels of care including independent living with minimal assistance, assisted living with daily assistance, and nursing/rehabilitation with dedicated care. Some Sunrise facilities also offer more options such as Alzheimer's care, hospice care, and short-term care for seniors recovering for a hospital stay who are not yet ready to return home. The levels and types of care available depend on the individual Sunrise facility.

Calusa Harbor
2525 East First Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
United States
tel: (239) 628-3105
fax: (239) 332-0185
Web: www.sunriseseniorliving.com

For seniors who want to retire to a hassle-free life and are worried about the future, a retirement village might be the perfect choice. Retirement village residents can maintain independent lifestyles for as long as possible and receive quality nursing and medical care onsite when necessary. The number and variety of services available assures an interesting, active, and engaging life experience with a full range of activities and/or abundant leisure time as you enjoy your retirement years.