Shell Point Welcome Center

Shell Point Welcome Center sits at 13921 Shell Point Plaza in Fort Myers, Florida, serving as the entry point for a large retirement community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, and skilled nursing options, and when you look around you'll find tranquil grounds, tropical wildlife, and several neighborhoods like The Island, The Enclave, The Estuary, The Woodlands, Eagles Preserve, and Palm Acres, and folks here have different kinds of homes to choose from too, including waterfront lofts, penthouses, and midrise apartments with designer finishes if that's something that matters. The community supports aging in place, which means residents can start off living independently and then move into assisted living, memory care, or nursing services as their needs change, and you'll see that services cover help with medication, meal preparation, housekeeping, personal care, and transportation, along with respite care if someone needs a short-term stay or a caregiver needs relief. There's a staff of on-site physicians - along with a full pharmacy that delivers to each residence - so people get help with things like diabetic care, incontinence care, and managing medicines, and when someone's memory isn't what it used to be, there are secure areas, specialized activities, and programs called Arden Courts and ProMedica Memory Care Community that are meant just for those needs. For folks looking for activities, there's quite a list, including a golf course certified by the Audubon Society, tennis courts, pickleball, heated pools, walking trails, and a deepwater marina for boating, fishing, canoeing, and kayaking, and you even get the chance to take sightseeing cruises on the Suzy Q pontoon or dock at the marina for the day, and if the arts are interesting, the Tribby Arts Center has a 400-seat auditorium, galleries, and studios for painting, pottery, music, photography, glasswork, quilting, and crafts. The Island Commons Community Center and venues like the Guest House hotel provide gathering spaces and spots to eat, with places like The Crystal restaurant, cafés, and coffee shops, and there's a library, classrooms, fitness centers, a store, and even a bank on-site, so most errands and hobbies stay within the community. There's attention to wheelchair accessibility, Wi-Fi, transportation, parking, and pet-friendly rules, and folks can take part in educational programs, a concert series, clubs, spiritual gatherings, and wellness events, and for those who want to learn more, the Welcome Center shares packets, floorplans, contracts, and a campus map, while online tours help you see the place without going in person. The Shell Point Welcome Center offers a place to ask questions about living here, including the different contract options-some with refunds-and explains the life plan coverage for care services. The place is award-winning, has a 5.0 rating from seven reviews, and stays focused on the practical needs of seniors who want to live near the water, stay active, and have steady support when health needs change.