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Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place is an assisted living community in Fort Myers, FL. It is licensed by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration as an assisted living facility for up to 64 residents. Call the community to ask about availability, pricing and tours.
Capacity
64 residents
State license
#11910486, Licensed
Location
Fort Myers, FL
Status
Listed in a public registry
36 Barkley Circle, Fort Myers, Florida 33907
From the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), which licenses and inspects Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and inspection reports
Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration lists 9 deficiencies for Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place: 3 Class I and 6 Class III.
3 of them were Class I or II, the classes for problems that put residents at real risk.
3 complaints against Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place were substantiated.
The state issued 1 sanction or final order, with fines totaling $24,000.
Across 3,023 assisted living facilities in Florida, the average is 8.3 deficiencies, and 17% have none.
Deficiencies
9
Class I or II
3
Substantiated complaints
3
Fines
$24,000
| Class | Count |
|---|---|
| Class I | 3 |
| Class II | 0 |
| Class III | 6 |
| Class IV | 0 |
Classes are set by section 429.19, Florida Statutes. Each inspection report, with what inspectors found, is on the state's record.
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Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration lists 9 deficiencies, 3 of them Class I or II. Class I means an imminent danger, or a substantial chance of death or serious harm, to residents; Class II means a direct threat to residents' physical or emotional health, safety or security.
Florida's record shows 3 substantiated complaints against Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place.
Yes. Florida's record shows 1 sanction or final order and fines totaling $24,000.
The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.
Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.
Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.