American House Fort Myers is a continuing care retirement community located off Metro Parkway, right next to Lee Health's Gulf Coast Medical Center, and the place has independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and respite care all in one building, which means you'll see people at many different life stages, from those enjoying a busy independent life to those needing more help as their needs change over time. The building finished up in 2018, with three stories and plenty of space, and inside you'll notice each floor forms smaller, homier neighborhoods, giving everyone a sense of community. People living there can pick from multiple apartment layouts-studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom, with some having balconies looking out over the pool-while folks needing more support have access to specialized floor plans for assisted living and memory care, including studios and shared suites with accessible bathrooms.
You'll find indoor spaces for gathering-like a theater with soft chairs and movie-themed décor, a library, a media room, a fitness and therapy center, a full-service salon, and rooms for games or relaxing. The community offers several dining choices-a bright main dining room, a café, and a bistro all served by cooks working in a full commercial kitchen, and meals focus on nutrition and taste. When you step outside, there are walking courtyards, spaces to swim, shuffleboard, a putting green, and other activities. People get to join daily social, educational, recreational, and spiritual programs, which, along with devotional services both on and off the property, give everyone a chance to keep busy and meet new friends.
The staff's there all day and night to help anyone who needs a hand, whether it's personal care for daily needs in assisted living-like bathing, dressing, or managing medication-or specialized support for folks living with memory loss, Alzheimer's, or other forms of dementia, and the memory care program's set up with individual care plans and activities aimed at supporting cognitive health, and making sure residents feel safe and at ease. There's a strong focus on hospitality, personalized attention, and building a friendly, happy community culture, so it's common to see residents chatting in the common areas, at the pool, or heading out for group events. There are several ways to keep active, from the on-site exercise room and state-of-the-art wellness center to scheduled transportation that takes residents to appointments or outings, and weekly housekeeping and personal laundry services help keep daily life running smoothly.
American House Fort Myers also connects with online resources, social media, and Meta's suite of products, offering options like Facebook login and messaging for residents and families to stay in touch, along with printable guides and planning tools, and the community offers information about ways to make senior living affordable using insurance, savings, veterans benefits, and tax options. People from all backgrounds find a place here, whether they need home health care visits, skilled care on-site, or a vibrant active household with plenty of life enrichment programming and personal support. The community simply aims to create a warm, engaging environment where residents can live as fully and comfortably as possible during their time there.
