Brookdale Fort Myers The Colony sits in Fort Myers, Florida, close to Daniels Parkway and Six Mile Cypress Parkway, not far from the Gulf Coast Medical Center, and offers different types of care, including assisted living and special memory care for people with Alzheimer's and dementia, featuring two dedicated programs called Clare Bridge and Solace. The community runs in a single-story building with safe, enclosed walking paths outdoors, a quiet courtyard, garden spaces, a hot tub spa, and outdoor areas meant for relaxing or socializing whenever residents want some fresh air or time with friends, and folks who like pets can bring small dogs or cats, with some pet care services included too. The staff are around day and night, offering help with dressing, bathing, personal care, getting to meals, reminders for daily activities, and have special training for dementia care, with nurses on call and on staff, plus a doctor available for medical support, and they're known for being friendly and attentive, always willing to help out, even with managing insulin or other important medicines. The facility holds a state license number 8817, is associated with other nearby Brookdale communities including College Parkway, Lakes Park, Cypress Lake, and is part of the well-known Brookdale group that's been offering senior care since 1978.
Residents find a choice of private or shared suites, which come furnished or unfurnished, with various floor plans, roll-in showers, full tubs, safety features, and emergency call systems in every unit, while the whole building is wheelchair accessible so folks can get around without trouble. For meals, there's a restaurant-style dining room, soft lighting, calm décor, anytime dining, and special menus for different diets like gluten-free, low salt, or vegetarian, and for those who've got memory troubles, mealtimes are set up in a way that helps them enjoy food in a relaxed, familiar way. The activity calendar brings lots of options like group exercise, yoga, arts and crafts, brain fitness classes, music, reminiscing sessions, outings, and intergenerational programs, with a full-time activity director making sure there's always something to do, and there's Wi-Fi if someone wants to use the computer room.
Brookdale Fort Myers The Colony keeps both indoor and outdoor common spaces where residents can gather for events, hobbies, or quiet time by a fireplace, and there are secured areas and technology set up to keep people with wandering risks safe. The memory care sections have calming designs, familiar home-like touches, predictable routines, and staff who work with the same residents for consistent care, plus tailored Daily Moments of Success activities built around each person's needs. There's access to therapy like physical, occupational, or speech, along with beautician and barber services, devotional services onsite and offsite, guest meal options, and transportation for medical appointments or errands, with parking for residents too. The place lets folks stay even as their health changes, offers short-term respite and hospice care when needed, and accepts people with higher medical or behavioral needs including those at risk for wandering or who might need extra supervision.
Brookdale Fort Myers The Colony tries to help people keep their independence as much as possible, making life comfortable, secure, and social, whether they need a little help or a lot, and the community has won praise for offering activities that keep people engaged and happy. All services aim to support wellness, safety, and daily living, and the supportive environment brings people together to make new memories and enjoy each day as it comes.
