Home care services for Fort Myers seniors
From a couple of mornings a week to round-the-clock dementia coverage, our Fort Myers care plans flex around the diagnosis, the home, and the family schedule. RN-reviewed at intake and re-evaluated quarterly.
Conditions our Fort Myers caregivers support
The diagnosis shapes the care plan. Common reasons Fort Myers families bring us in:
Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Sundowning routines, wandering prevention, redirection over correction, and the patience to sit with the fifth telling of the same story.
Parkinson’s Disease
Mobility cueing, on-time medication, freezing-gait responses, and exercises aligned with the patient’s PT plan.
Stroke Recovery
Therapy-aligned exercises, dysphagia precautions, safe transfers, aphasia-friendly communication.
Post-Surgical Recovery
Hip and knee replacement, cardiac procedures, hospital-to-home transition from Gulf Coast Medical or HealthPark, wound watch, drain care.
Cancer Care at Home
Transport to Florida Cancer Specialists, nausea routines, hydration tracking, and a steady presence on chemo recovery days.
Congestive Heart Failure
Daily weight checks, low-sodium meal prep, edema watch, medication reminders that keep CHF patients out of the hospital.
COPD & Respiratory
Oxygen-equipment support, pursed-lip breathing reminders, recognizing exacerbation triggers in Fort Myers humidity.
Diabetes Management
Glucose monitoring, diabetic meal prep, daily foot inspection, insulin schedule, low-sugar grocery support.
End-of-Life Comfort
Wrap-around respite for Hope Hospice clients, comfort positioning, presence overnight so family can rest.
Locally owned. Florida-licensed. Built around your loved one.
Fort Myers has plenty of home care options. What sets us apart is that we answer the phone after-hours, our care manager personally introduces every caregiver, and we won’t push a contract on a family that’s still figuring out what they actually need.
RN-supervised care plans
Every Fort Myers care plan is reviewed and signed off by a registered nurse, then re-evaluated quarterly as needs evolve.
Caregiver matching, not assignment
We match on personality, language, hobbies, and medical experience, not just who’s available Tuesday. Chemistry matters.
No surprise contracts
Hourly, daily, or live-in. Adjust as recovery progresses or needs shift. Cancel anytime, no penalty.
Direct billing for VA & LTC insurance
We bill the VA Community Care Network and the major LTC carriers (John Hancock, Genworth, Mutual of Omaha, Transamerica) directly. You don’t front the cost.
Same-day & next-day starts
Most Fort Myers hospital discharges go home with care in place within 24 hours of the call.
Neighborhoods & hospitals we serve in Fort Myers
Caregivers dispatch from our Fort Myers office, with typical arrival inside 20 to 30 minutes anywhere in central Lee County.
Neighborhoods we cover
Hospitals & rehab partners
How home care starts in Fort Myers
Most Fort Myers families have a caregiver in the home within 24 to 48 hours of the first call.
Free phone consult
A 15-minute call to understand the situation, the diagnosis, and what’s working (or breaking).
In-home assessment
RN or care manager visits the home in Fort Myers, reviews meds and the layout, and writes the plan.
Caregiver match
We introduce a caregiver who fits the personality, schedule, and medical experience required.
Ongoing supervision
Care plan re-evaluated quarterly. Care manager is on call 24/7 when needs change.
How much does home care cost in Fort Myers?
Home care cost in Fort Myers depends on hours per week, level of care, and payment source. Typical private-pay rates run $32 to $38 per hour for companion or personal care, with reduced effective rates on multi-hour packages and 24-hour coverage. We quote real numbers, not vague estimates that climb at signup.
Private Pay
The most flexible option. Pay hourly, daily, or live-in rates. No insurance paperwork, no pre-authorization delays, no copay reconciliation.
Best for: short-term recovery, families who want maximum control over schedule.
Long-Term Care Insurance
We bill John Hancock, Genworth, Mutual of Omaha, Transamerica, and most major LTC carriers directly. You don’t front the cost while waiting for reimbursement.
Best for: seniors who bought an LTC policy years ago and want to activate the benefit now.
VA Community Care Network
Fort Myers veterans approved through the VA can receive in-home care at no out-of-pocket cost. We’re an authorized CCN provider with direct VA billing.
Best for: service-connected veterans, Aid & Attendance recipients, surviving spouses with benefits.
Medicaid Waiver Programs
Florida’s SMMC-LTC program covers home-based care for eligible seniors. We accept several waiver MCOs and help families navigate the CARES assessment.
Best for: Fort Myers seniors on fixed incomes who meet Florida’s income and functional criteria.
Want a real quote for Fort Myers? Call (239) 400-4514 and we’ll walk you through what care will actually cost. No pressure, no signup at the door.
Our Fort Myers caregivers: vetted, trained, and supervised
We hire roughly 1 in 12 applicants. Every caregiver in your home in Fort Myers has cleared a Florida AHCA Level 2 background check, a drug screen, reference calls, and an in-person interview with our care manager.
- ✓HHA or CNA certified. Every caregiver holds an active Florida certification.
- ✓Dementia-trained. Alzheimer’s Association curriculum at onboarding, annual refreshers thereafter.
- ✓Safe-transfer & fall prevention. Gait belts, two-person lifts, home hazard checks at every visit.
- ✓CPR & first aid certified. Emergency response drills run twice yearly.
- ✓Fully bonded & insured. Workers’ compensation and general liability coverage on every caregiver, every visit.
What our Lee County clients say
“Mom went from refusing help to asking when her caregiver was coming back. They matched her with someone who actually clicked with her, and Dad finally got a full night’s sleep again.”
Daughter of client, McGregor
“After the stroke we needed someone fast. They had a caregiver here the next morning, the VA billing got handled, and we never had to chase paperwork. Real professionals.”
Veteran spouse, Gateway
“I needed respite. One weekend, then a week for my own surgery. They flexed the schedule both times, no pressure to sign anything long-term. That meant everything to our family.”
Family caregiver, Whiskey Creek
Common questions about home care in Fort Myers
How much does home care cost in Fort Myers?
Most private-pay home care in Fort Myers runs $32 to $38 per hour for companion or personal care, with lower per-hour rates on 24-hour or live-in arrangements. Long-term care insurance, VA Community Care Network, and Medicaid waiver coverage are all accepted, so actual out-of-pocket varies significantly. Call (239) 400-4514 for an exact Fort Myers quote.
How quickly can a caregiver start in Fort Myers?
For most Fort Myers families, we complete the in-home assessment within 24 hours of the first call and have a caregiver in the home the next day. Hospital discharges from Lee Memorial or HealthPark are often same-day. Complex 24-hour schedules may take 2 to 3 days to staff with the right team.
Are your caregivers employees or contractors?
All our caregivers in Fort Myers are W-2 employees of A Perfect Choice Home Care. Never independent contractors, never a registry referral. We handle payroll taxes, workers’ compensation, and liability insurance. You’re never the employer of record.
What if the caregiver isn’t the right fit?
Call us. We re-match without question and without a fee. Personality fit matters as much as clinical fit, and we’d rather find the right caregiver in the second introduction than have an unhappy client.
Do you accept Medicare?
Original Medicare does not pay for non-medical home care (the ongoing in-home support we provide). It does cover short-term skilled care from a Medicare-certified agency after a hospital stay; we can refer you to a Medicare partner for that and pick up where they leave off. Some Medicare Advantage plans now include limited in-home supports we may be able to bill.
Can you provide 24-hour or live-in care?
Yes. We staff both true 24-hour care (two awake caregivers on rotating shifts) and live-in care (one caregiver with a protected 8-hour sleep window) in Fort Myers. Live-in is more affordable per day but only works when the client sleeps reliably through the night.
Are you licensed to operate in Fort Myers?
Yes. A Perfect Choice Home Care is a Florida-licensed home health agency (HHA #299994658) and nurse registry (NR #30211834). We’re authorized to provide home care across all of Lee County, including Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, Estero, Bonita Springs, and the islands.
Ready to talk through home care in Fort Myers?
A free 15-minute call with a care manager. No commitment, no signup at the door, just clarity on what care could look like for your family.
A Perfect Choice Home Care · HHA #299994658 · NR #30211834 · Serving Lee County, Florida