Discovery Village at the Forum

    2619 Forum Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33905
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Caring staff, clean modern home

    I live here and I'm very pleased - the staff are genuinely caring and responsive (Gigi is a constant friendly advocate), leadership is accessible, and nursing and housekeeping are passionate. The building is modern and very clean, with roomy apartments (washer/dryer, elevators), excellent dining, and abundant activities and amenities - movie theater, pool, gym, putting green and regular outings. Memory care is on-site and being refreshed, residents are kind, and it truly feels like home; I'm glad I chose Discovery Village.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Hospice waiver
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Dementia waiver
    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.32·(163)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.0
    • Staff

      4.3
    • Meals

      4.1
    • Amenities

      4.4
    • Value

      3.3

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive direct-care staff
    • Welcoming, family-like resident community
    • Clean, modern, hotel-like facility design
    • Extensive on-site amenities (pool, salon, theater, chapel)
    • Restaurant-style dining with diverse menu options
    • Spacious, well-appointed apartments with in-unit laundry
    • Regular housekeeping and linen service
    • Active, varied activity schedule and fitness programs
    • Transportation services for errands and appointments
    • Dedicated memory-care programming with engaged staff
    • On-site clinical resources (nurse, physician, therapy)
    • Concierge-style admission and placement support
    • Secure, well-maintained grounds and common areas
    • All-inclusive pricing models covering many services
    • Social opportunities and resident-led clubs

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels
    • High staff and leadership turnover
    • Variable meal-service consistency and food quality
    • Delays in clinical response and emergency call reliability
    • Gaps in personal-care attention and scheduling
    • Communication and coordination weaknesses across roles
    • Billing and administrative errors
    • Overreliance on temporary staff affecting continuity
    • Uneven management engagement and follow-through
    • Unclear internal communication pathways for families

    Summary of reviews

    Discovery Village at the Forum is consistently described as a clean, modern, hotel‑like community with broad amenities and an active social calendar. Reviewers praise the physical environment: bright common areas, well-maintained grounds, and apartment features such as full or kitchenette-style kitchens, walk-in showers, and in‑unit laundry. On-site offerings commonly cited include a heated pool, salon, movie theater, chapel, dining room, fitness classes, and regular transportation for shopping and medical appointments. The facility’s atmosphere is frequently characterized as welcoming and socially engaging, with many residents participating in diverse activities from arts and crafts to group exercise and outings.

    Direct-care staff and resident-facing employees receive substantial positive feedback for compassion, attentiveness, and efforts to create a family-like culture. Multiple accounts single out particular staff members for strong advocacy and admissions/placement support, and reviewers note engaged memory-care teams and available clinical resources such as on-site nursing, physician visits, and therapy services. Housekeeping, linen service, and general facility cleanliness are also recurring strengths, and the community’s all-inclusive pricing approach and variety of apartment sizes are seen as good value by many families.

    At the same time, a consistent theme across reviews is variability in operational performance. Reviewers describe inconsistent staffing levels and relatively high turnover among both direct-care and management personnel; these patterns are connected to several service gaps such as uneven personal-care attention, intermittently cold or delayed meal service, and interruptions in promised daily services. Dining is often praised for menu variety and presentation, but there are repeated notes of inconsistent execution and periodic quality concerns. Families also describe occasional billing or administrative errors and uncertainty about internal communication pathways, which has contributed to frustration during administrative transitions.

    Clinical-response concerns appear in multiple accounts: delayed attention to urgent health needs, problems with call-button response reliability, and uneven continuity of care across shifts or temporary staff. A limited number of reviewers described more serious outcomes tied to these operational gaps; these items suggest the importance of clarifying staffing levels, emergency-response protocols, and clinical escalation procedures before moving a loved one in. Leadership engagement is portrayed variably — some reviewers commend specific directors and frontline leaders for responsiveness, while others note periods of disengagement and slower follow-through during management changes.

    For prospective residents and families, the overall pattern is one of a high-quality physical environment and robust activity/dining programs combined with operational variability driven by staffing and management continuity. Recommended vetting steps include asking for current staffing ratios, turnover metrics, typical response times for call systems and clinical incidents, examples of recent administrative corrections (billing, maintenance), and how the community supports continuity in memory-care or higher-dependency cases. An in-person tour, meeting with nursing leadership, and observing a mealtime are useful ways to assess whether the facility’s operational consistency matches the strong amenity and culture that many reviewers describe.

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    Location

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    Discovery Village at the Forum is located at 2619 Forum Blvd, Fort Myers, FL, 33905.

    About Discovery Village at the Forum

    Discovery Village At The Forum in Fort Myers, Florida, gives seniors many choices for living and care, from independent living to assisted living, SHINE® Memory Care, and skilled nursing. They welcome pets, so residents can bring their animal companions, and the community supports a friendly, active lifestyle with many amenities. You'll find things like a swimming pool for relaxing, gyms and outdoor spaces for exercise, transportation services for getting around, and plenty of cozy common areas with comfortable chairs, fireplaces, and large windows letting in the Florida sunlight. The apartments and suites come in several sizes and names like Grand Cayman, Monaco, Antigua, St-Croix Grande, and more, and rooms are large enough to bring your own furniture and belongings.

    The dining experience feels like a nice restaurant, with tables set with white linens, gold napkins, chandeliers, and thoughtful décor, and there's Sensations Dining for daily meals with neighbors. There's a library and computer area for reading or checking email, arts and crafts studios for hobbies, and a movie theater with plush seats for film nights. The community has programs like Discover Wellness, Discover Care, and Discover Life, which means there are events, fitness classes, and spaces to gather and stay active. Memory and Dementia Care, offered through SHINE® Memory Care, gives help with memory challenges, and these areas have their own welcoming entrance, outdoor patios with flowers and water features, and relaxing areas just for memory care residents, including a refreshment bar and a salon.

    Discovery Village At The Forum has 24-hour staff, health and wellness support, and personal care plans, plus help with daily things like bathing, dressing, and medicine management. The therapy rooms have equipment for physical rehabilitation in natural light, and skilled nursing is available if health needs change. Housekeeping and maintenance are included, so things stay clean and safe. Parking is available, visitor areas are set up for welcoming families, and residents get transportation if needed. The property has safety features, and there's a focus on keeping things both elegant and comfortable, with activities and support for veterans, and options for short-term rehabilitation, home care, hospice, and respite stays. With its range of care levels, wide variety of activities, and a community that pays attention to comfort and independence, Discovery Village At The Forum offers seniors and families a lot to think about when looking for the right place to live.

    About Discovery Senior Living

    Discovery Village at the Forum is managed by Discovery Senior Living.

    Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Bonita Springs, Florida, Discovery Senior Living has grown to become the largest privately held senior housing operator in the United States. Under the leadership of co-founder and CEO Richard J. Hutchinson, the company operates an extensive portfolio of nearly 350 communities across 40 states, serving approximately 35,000 residents with over 17,000 dedicated employees. Discovery has established itself as a top-10 industry leader through strategic growth and acquisition, recently ranking as the second-largest senior housing provider nationally with 33,692 units. The company operates through a family of brands including Aston Gardens, Lakehouse, Morada, and Rittenhouse Village, utilizing a brand-managed organizational structure that allows for regional customization and market-specific services.

    Discovery Senior Living offers a comprehensive continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and respite care services. The company's signature SHINE® Memory Care program received National Certificate of Recognition from the Alzheimer's Association in 2020, distinguishing it as part of an elite group of US memory care providers. Discovery's proprietary lifestyle programs include Sensations Dining, Celebrations Activities & Events, Dimensions Health & Fitness, FitCamp®, Expressions Concierge, Impressions Housekeeping & Maintenance, and Connections Transportation. These programs are designed to provide restaurant-quality dining, comprehensive wellness initiatives, and personalized concierge services that support residents' independence while ensuring access to necessary care and support.

    The company's core philosophy centers on "Experiential Living," a choice-driven lifestyle approach that emphasizes living a full life rather than merely focusing on healthcare needs. Discovery's mission prioritizes integrity, teamwork, performance, accountability, compassion, and creativity while maintaining a "right-sized" balance between large corporation resources and small company personal attention. The company leverages modern technology and innovative management practices to deliver personalized, customized lifestyle experiences. Their FlexChoice℠ program allows residents to customize how their money is spent on amenities, while their 100% Satisfaction Guarantee and Be Our Guest trial program demonstrate their commitment to resident satisfaction and confidence in their services.

    Discovery Senior Living has achieved remarkable industry recognition, with 148 communities named "Best in Senior Living" in 2025, earning 454 total awards and marking four consecutive years of prestigious rankings. The company ranks among the top three operators overall in the industry and maintains Great Place to Work certification. Recent strategic developments include partnerships with ECP for advanced clinical technology implementation, the launch of new regional operating companies like Arvum Senior Living and LakeHouse Senior Living, and continued expansion through horizontal growth strategies. Discovery's consistent focus on innovation, quality care, and resident-centered experiences has established it as a benchmark leader in the senior living industry.

    People often ask...

    Discovery Village at the Forum offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $2,545 per month.

    Discovery Village at the Forum offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and continuing care retirement community.

    There are 94 photos of Discovery Village at the Forum on Mirador.

    Yes, Discovery Village at the Forum allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 2619 Forum Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33905.

    No, Discovery Village at the Forum does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) licenses assisted living facilities and publishes the results of its standard, complaint, and monitoring inspections.

    License number11968545
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAssisted Living Facility
    Capacity150 residents
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    Inspection Reports

    33

    Reports

    0

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    15

    Complaints

    13

    Years

    11 Dec 2025Standard
    Verified that previous deficiencies were corrected and no new deficiencies were identified.
    11 Dec 2025Complaint
    Investigated two complaints and found no deficiencies.
    02 Oct 2025Standard
    Identified several deficiencies related to elopement prevention, medication administration, and staff training. Policies and practices did not meet required standards and residents at risk for elopement were not properly identified.
    • Class 3A0032RESIDENT CARE - ELOPEMENT STANDARDS
    • Class 3A0052MEDICATION - ASSISTANCE WITH SELF-ADMIN
    • Class 3A0053MEDICATION - ADMINISTRATION
    • Class 3A0056MEDICATION - LABELING AND ORDERS
    • Class 3A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
    • Class 3ZZ875ALZHEIMER DISEASE/DEMENTIA; TRAINING
    23 Jul 2025Complaint
    Investigated an unannounced complaint investigation and emergency power plan monitoring survey; found no deficiencies.
    10 Dec 2024Standard
    Found no deficiencies identified during the follow-up survey conducted December 6–10, 2024.
    19 Aug 2024Complaint
    Investigated an unannounced complaint survey conducted on 2024-08-19 in Fort Myers; the complaint was unsubstantiated.
    19 Aug 2024Standard
    Identified deficiencies in background screening and staff in-service training, with gaps in training and record-keeping.
    06 Jun 2024Standard
    Identified deficiencies in staff training and background screening, including missing preservice orientation and incomplete/background checks for staff.
    • Class 3A0025RESIDENT CARE - SUPERVISION
    • Class 3A0081TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE
    • Class 3A0090TRAINING - DO NOT RESUSCITATE ORDERS
    • CZ814BACKGROUND SCREENING CLEARINGHOUSE
    05 Dec 2023Complaint
    Identified deficiencies in staff training and orientation; several staff did not complete preservice orientation or required in-service training within the required time frames.
    • Class 3A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
    • Class 3A0081TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE
    08 Apr 2022
    Concluded that deficiencies were corrected as of 2022-04-08 and no new deficiencies were identified.
    28 Dec 2021Monitor
    The investigation identified multiple deficiencies including incomplete background screening records and insufficient staff training and documentation.
    • Class 3A0081TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE
    • Class 3A0084TRAINING - ASSIS SELF-ADMIN MEDS & MED MGMT
    • Class 3A0086TRAINING - ADRD
    • Class 3A0090TRAINING - DO NOT RESUSCITATE ORDERS
    • Class 3A0091TRAINING - DOCUMENTATION & MONITORING
    • Class 3CZ814BACKGROUND SCREENING CLEARINGHOUSE
    13 Sept 2021Complaint
    Found no deficiencies.
    14 Apr 2020
    Investigated an infection-control focused visit conducted on 2020-04-14 at a senior living facility in Fort Myers.
    19 Nov 2019Change of Ownership
    Found no deficiencies after an unannounced follow-up survey; the prior deficiency was corrected.
    04 Oct 2019Complaint
    Determined that deficiencies identified in a prior complaint were corrected as of 9/4/19.
    15 Aug 2019Change of Ownership
    Identified that there was no approved Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) for emergencies; updates were submitted but county approval was not obtained.
    • Class 3A0181EMERGENCY PLAN APPROVAL
    25 Jul 2019Complaint
    Investigated deficiencies related to resident rights, grievance procedures, accessibility to telephones, and medication self-administration oversight.
    • Class 3A0030RESIDENT CARE - RIGHTS & FACILITY PROCEDURES
    • Class 3A0052MEDICATION - ASSISTANCE WITH SELF-ADMIN
    07 Mar 2019Monitor
    Found no deficiencies after an unannounced emergency power plan monitoring survey. No deficiencies were found at the time of the visit.
    01 Feb 2019Standard
    Concluded that deficiencies were corrected as of 2/1/19.
    04 Dec 2018Standard
    Found deficiencies in staff pre-service orientation and in the safety of self-administered medications for a resident.
    • Class 3A0050MEDICATION - SELF ADMINISTERED MEDICATIONS
    • Class 3A0081TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE
    04 Dec 2018Complaint
    Observed no deficiencies during the follow-up visit; the prior deficiency was corrected.
    16 Oct 2018Complaint
    Identified a deficiency related to kitchen cleanliness and sanitation after an unannounced complaint survey.
    • Class 3A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
    10 Aug 2017Complaint
    Investigated a follow-up review after a prior complaint and found the previous deficiency corrected with no new deficiencies identified.
    31 May 2017Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and found a deficiency related to residents' grievance rights and log documentation.
    • Class 3A0030RESIDENT CARE - RIGHTS & FACILITY PROCEDURES
    25 Apr 2017Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies.
    02 Feb 2017Standard
    Found the previously cited deficiency corrected as of 1/12/17.
    10 Jan 2017Standard
    Identified a staffing deficiency due to missing annual negative drug test documentation for one staff member.
    • Class 3A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
    10 Jan 2017Complaint
    Found no deficiencies during an unannounced revisit conducted January 9–10, 2017, tied to a prior complaint and licensure survey. No deficiencies were found at the time of visit.
    18 Jun 2015
    Concluded that a previously cited deficiency was corrected as of 2015-06-18 after a follow-up review. The follow-up confirmed correction following a CHOW survey.
    05 May 2015Change of Ownership
    Investigated deficiency in medication administration records due to failure to document missed doses for a resident.
    • Class 3A0054MEDICATION - RECORDS
    18 Nov 2014Complaint
    Conducted an unannounced follow-up to a complaint investigation and found that all previously cited deficiencies were corrected.
    08 Sept 2014Complaint
    Investigated an unannounced complaint survey and found deficiencies in medication storage and in staff training documentation. The deficiencies were classified as Class III.
    • Class 3A0055MEDICATION - STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
    • Class 3A0057MEDICATION - OVER THE COUNTER (OTC) PRODUCTS
    • Class 3A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
    • Class 3A0081TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE
    • Class 3A0090TRAINING - DO NOT RESUSCITATE ORDERS
    01 Oct 2013Initial
    Found no deficiencies. Recommended a standard license with capacity of 150.

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