Discovery Village At The Forum is a senior living community located in Fort Myers, Florida that provides assisted living and memory care services. The facility offers residents a choice between independent living, assisted living, and memory care neighborhoods. Amenities include chef-prepared meals, a wellness and fitness program, concierge services, and on-site facilities such as a barber and beauty salon. Residents also have access to communal spaces and organized clubs that foster socialization and a sense of community. The environment is designed to promote both safety and engagement, particularly for individuals experiencing memory loss.
The care provided at Discovery Village At The Forum encompasses a comprehensive suite of medical and support services. Assisted living residents receive help with activities of daily living, including full assistance with bathing, dressing, and toileting, as well as some physical assistance with eating. The community offers medication management, ambulatory care support, and diabetes management. Memory care is delivered in a secured environment with safety measures and programming specifically designed to accommodate those living with cognitive impairment. Staff assist with incontinence care, and visiting medical professionals, including podiatrists, provide regular care. The staff communicates primarily in English, and a variety of wellness programs, such as yoga and chair yoga, are available to support physical and mental well-being.
Discovery Village At The Forum provides transportation services for residents, including complimentary transportation and transportation available at cost. These services are offered to meet both medical and non-medical purposes, such as attending appointments, running errands, or participating in recreational outings. This helps residents maintain independence and access essential services within the larger community.
Resident and family feedback indicates a strong sense of community, with many expressing satisfaction regarding the quality of care, staff attentiveness, and the home-like atmosphere. There is frequent praise for the close relationships formed between residents and the staff’s efforts in fostering these bonds. Residents report that medical communication is clear and detail-oriented, and that a range of activities supports an engaging daily routine. Some concerns exist regarding occasional organizational lapses—such as lost clothing or minor maintenance issues—and reports of less positive interactions with management in recent times. Overall, the reviews suggest a supportive and attentive care environment, with an emphasis on areas of improvement in communication and consistency to maintain high standards of resident satisfaction.
Costs at this community start at $3,750 and range up to $6,425. The average price in the community is $5,087, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,363. The cost of memory care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.