Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in Fort Myers.
Updated July 2026
Fort Myers, FL has 23 licensed assisted living homes (2,657 beds, averaging 115.5 per home). It sits in Lee County, a strong RAL market scoring 7.7/10, with 112,503 seniors 75+ growing 20.8%.
Licensed homes
23
Fort Myers
Licensed beds
2,657
total
Avg home size
115.5 beds
per home
County opportunity
7.7/10
Strong
The Fort Myers assisted living market
Fort Myers has 23 licensed assisted living homes totaling 2,657 beds — an average of 115.5 beds per home, skewing toward larger communities. As part of Lee County, it draws on a 75+ population of 112,503 growing 20.8%, with a senior median income of $66,210. See the full Lee County market or all Florida top markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Fort Myers, FL?
Fort Myers has 23 licensed assisted living homes with about 2,657 total beds.
Is Fort Myers a good place to open an assisted living home?
Fort Myers is in Lee County, which scores 7.7/10 (Strong) on RAL Market Scout; its 75+ population is growing 20.8%. Current local supply is 23 homes.
What county is Fort Myers in?
Fort Myers is in Lee County, Florida.
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Sources: Home and bed counts from the Florida licensing roster (RAL Market Scout pipeline). County demand, growth, and income from U.S. Census ACS. Snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.