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Learn More About Home Care in Fort Myers, FL

 

Home care, or in-home care, is a service which offers compassion and help to seniors who need assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) and wish to remain in their homes. Levels of care vary according to need, and can include companionship, meal prep, cleaning, transportation, and help with ADLs like bathing and dressing. Home care aides are trained to understand the nuances of senior care but generally aren’t licensed to provide medical services.

Cost of Home Care Services in Fort Myers, FL

The median monthly cost of in-home care is about $4,481 in Fort Myers and $4,195 in the state of Florida, according to Genworth.

A Place for Mom’s local Senior Living Advisors can help find the right home care provider in Fort Myers for you or your loved one.

 

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Cost of Living

 

The cost of living in Fort Myers is typical of an average U.S. city. The overall cost-of-living index is slightly below the national average of 100, while the grocery index is slightly higher. The one place where Fort Myers does stand out is in its relatively high cost of healthcare score.

Cost-of-living index	Grocery index	Health care	Median rent	Rent burden	Median home value	Median family income	Estate tax	Sales tax
96	102	117.3	$972	19.4%	$185,457	$41,591	No estate tax or inheritance tax	6%

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

There are three major general hospitals that service the emergency needs of Fort Myers. The top three highest rated hospitals in Fort Myers are:

• Lee Memorial Hospital
• Gulf Coast Medical Center
• Colonial Outpatient Surgery Center

 

 

Weather and Climate

 

As with most other cities in the state, Fort Myers has a humid subtropical type of climate. This means that the city experiences hot and humid summers with mild but rainy winters. On average, the humidity level for Fort Myers is roughly 72%. The humidity levels are often highest early in the month of September at roughly 77%.

Seasonal Temperatures

Average summer temp	Typical summer high	Typical summer low	Average winter temp	Typical winter high	Typical winter low
83°F	92°F (July)	74°F (July)	67°F	79°F (December)	55°F (January)

 

Air Quality

Average air quality index rating	Average maximum air quality index rating
38 (Good)	53 in the month of December (Moderate)

Moderate conditions mean that those who are sensitive to particulates in the air should consider limiting the amount of time they spend on outdoor exertion.

Precipitation and Inclement Weather

Average monthly precipitation	Average maximum monthly precipitation	Average yearly snowfall	Inclement weather
5”	11” (August)	0”	Hurricanes and floods

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

2016 Presidential Election for Lee county

Voted Democratic	Voted Republican	Voted Third Party
37.88%	58.09%	4.03%

 

Highest Level of Education

High-school diploma	College degree	Graduate degree
27%	27%	10%

 

Population Statistics

Population metro	Population city proper	Population density	Population trend
754,610	82,254	774 people per square mile	Growing at a rate of 2.85%

 

Age

Median	55+	60+	70+	80+
39	28%	12%	9%	4%

 

Race & Ethnicity

Asian	Black	Hispanic	Native American	Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian	White	Two or more	Other or Not Specified
2.4%	26.2%	22.7%	0.1%	0.1%	63.9%	1.8%	5.6%

 

Crime

Total crimes	Property crimes per 1,000 citizens	Violent crimes per 1,000 citizens
3,051	29	9

 

Miscellaneous

Unemployed	Participate in the labor force	Have some form of disability	Live in poverty	Widows	Veterans
7%	56%	12%	21%	6%	7%

Fort Myers is considered friendly to members of the LGBTQ+ community. This means that members of the community are typically accepted by the general public and can actively participate in public life without fear of bigotry on a daily basis.

 

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

 

Like much of coastal Florida, where beach trips and golfing are the order of the day, Fort Myers is no different. Fort Myers is in close proximity to a number of options for beach getaways, including Cayo Costa Island State Preserve, one of Florida’s largest barrier islands. Accessible only by boat, it is a perfect spot for a nice island getaway and even features basic cabins for overnight camping, if desired. Lighthouse Beach and Fishing Pier, a Gulf beach located on nearby Sanibel Island, features a fishing pier and a boardwalk nature trail under the shadow of the historic Sanibel Island Lighthouse. Considered among the best in Southwest Florida, Fort Myers is also home to two 18-hole golf courses overseen by the Public Works Department. These are a great, affordable alternative to private country club courses, which the area also has no shortage of.

Fort Myers is also a great place to spend a relaxing day shopping. The region is home to many malls, both indoor and outdoor. The Edison Mall is a climate-controlled indoor collection of popular chain and department stores that fits all tastes and needs. For an excursion off the beaten path, be sure to check out Fleamasters Fleamarket, a 400,000 square foot market with over 900 vendors — the largest market in Southwest Florida. Fleamasters features everything from fresh produce to clothing to antiques, and even houses a music hall and stage for live entertainment.

If you’re present in Fort Myers during the winter months, be sure to check out ArtFest. Billed as “Southwest Florida’s premier art festival,” ArtFest has taken place on the Fort Myers waterfront the first weekend of February for two decades. The festival features over 200 artists displaying art of all prices, as well as food, entertainment, and celebrations.