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(239) 271-3320

36 Barkley Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33907

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Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place is a beautiful community located in a quiet, charming neighborhood, with shopping, restaurants and local attractions just around the corner. From the beautiful sun porches, balconies, and landscaped grounds, to the fitness center, library, pool, and social gathering spaces, we offer premium amenities that help you live a full life.

We understand our residents want to do the things they love the most, and every day here is filled with activity and possibility. We have been serving Fort Myers area residents for more than 20 years. We stand out among the other independent and assisted living communities, because the dedicated, compassionate nature of our staff truly sets us apart.

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A message from our
Senior General Manager

Tina started at Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place as the Health Services Director in May 2010, and was quickly promoted to Executive Director in December 2010 based on her stellar work and commitment to our residents. Prior to working at Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place, Tina worked in home health, treating a number of her clients at Barkley Place. She knew that Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place was a very special and vibrant community and jumped at the opportunity to work here. Tina loves spending time with the residents and ensuring that they are receiving the best care possible. She is a native Floridian and has two teenage daughters, Megan and Courtney, who keep her very busy outside of work. In her spare time she likes to work out and play tennis.

– Tina Keating, General Manager

Our Simple Assessment

We know the decision to move yourself or a loved one to a senior living community can feel overwhelming. Our simple four-minute assessment can help you make more informed choices and match your needs with the right level of support.

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A Vibrant Lifestyle

Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place is tailor-made for active seniors with apartment homes around shared courtyards, convenient walking trails, and tree-lined outdoor parkways. With varying levels of care services all in one place, Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place allows for needed transitions in services that come over time.

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We want your life to get bigger—not smaller. Living in one of our communities means new possibilities, not new limitations. Yes You Can enjoy the freedom and flexibility to do everything you’ve always enjoyed. We’ve got the chores and caretaking covered so you can keep living life on your own terms—not someone else’s schedule.

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An Active Life is a Happy Life

We plan our daily activity calendar around what our residents are interested in doing, learning how they like to spend their days and seeking out both new experiences and ways to reignite old passions. We love celebrating holidays—both traditional and nontraditional—with fun festivities throughout the year.

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We know you're going to love it here.

It's all about choice. Choose from 156 apartments, including studios, one, and two bedrooms, with services ranging from independent living senior apartments to assisted living options.

Enjoy a variety of amenities aimed at helping you choose the way you want to spend your days.

You'll live a full and happy life built around your delights and hobbies.

Community Amenities

Senior living in Fort Myers features a library Library

Senior living in Fort Myers features Comfy community TV room and lounges Comfy Community TV Room and Lounges

Senior living in Fort Myers features a Heated swimming pool and patio Heated Swimming Pool and Patio

Senior living in Fort Myers features a salon Beauty Salon

Senior living in Fort Myers features Landscaped Gardens with Courtyards and Fountains Landscaped Gardens with Courtyards and Fountains

Senior living in Fort Myers features walking paths Walking Paths

Senior living in Fort Myers features Beautifully Furnished Common Areas Beautifully Furnished Common Areas

Senior living in Fort Myers features a washer/dryer Laundry Facility

Senior living in Fort Myers features a private clubhouse Private Clubhouse Available

Senior living in Fort Myers features Sun Porches and Balconies Sun Porches and Balconies

Community Services

Senior living in Fort Myers features 24-Hour Staffing 24-Hour Staff

Fort Myers senior living includes chef-prepared meals Chef-Prepared Meals

Senior living in Fort Myers includes home maintenance Home Maintenance

Weekly Housekeeping at senior living in Fort Myers Weekly Housekeeping

On-Site RNs/LPNs at senior living in Fort Myers On-Site RNs/LPNs

Pets Welcome at senior living in Fort Myers Pets Welcome

Making Memories

Our urban lifestyle means more contact and connection with our community, and interaction with families, children, and people of all ages.

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