Studio
Assisted Living · 0 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$3,000/month
Care fees not included
Checked July 31, 2026Community profile
Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place
36 Barkley Cir, Fort Myers, FL
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
★ 4.882 reviewsRead reviews
About the community
About Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place
Published floor plans
1 Bedroom
Assisted Living · 1 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$4,000/month
Care fees not included
Checked July 31, 20262 Bedrooms
Assisted Living · 2 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$4,900/month
Care fees not included
Checked July 31, 2026Studio
Independent Living · 0 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$2,600/month
Care fees not included
Checked July 31, 20261 Bedroom
Independent Living · 1 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$3,300/month
Care fees not included
Checked July 31, 20262 Bedrooms
Independent Living · 2 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$3,500/month
Care fees not included
Checked July 31, 2026Tracked published prices
Price history by floor plan
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Studio$2,600 observed · tracking future changes
One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.
Family and resident feedback
4.8 out of 5 from 82 reviews
Recent public reviews can help surface themes to ask about on a tour. Ratings belong to the original review source and are not independently verified by us.
★★★★★
PositiveOverall would recommend
Overall 5 stars. The staff are attentive and respond quickly to requests. Food is good. The 2/2 apt is a good size for a couple. Plenty of activities and the overall cleanliness of the facility is very good. I think their pricing is very reasonable.
★★★★★
PositiveReview after 6 months
The eating area is nice, decent food. It's a mix an assisted and senior living people, more of an atmosphere of like a [name removed] than just a quiet depressing assisted living dining area. He also has an option to eat in a smaller food area close to his room if not wanting to go to tge main area. They've had construction going on in the past year putting new windows in and re-do of the hallways. It's getting there. The workers are all nice, good and nursing. They have pt/ot there and he's been doing that lately …
★★★★★
PositiveI thank God every day He found this place for us!!
I've lived at Merrill Gardens for 11 months. Loved it from the first day, although I didn't get to enjoy all the activities for many months due to having a back injury. But the first great thing I found was how friendly and helpful the staff is. This goes for the residents as well. For the past several months since my back has healed, I've been enjoying so many fun things regularly. Weekly I enjoy water aerobics, karaoke, Bible study, Sunday church service and watercolor workshop. Monthly I love the Ladies tea and …
★★★★★
PositiveMerrill Gardens at Barkley Place
[Name removed] spent four hours with us when we toured the property and took the time to introduce [name removed] to everyone we met. By the end of the visit, he felt completely comfortable and ready to move in. The maintenance staff is also excellent, and both the maintenance person and the tech specialist have been very helpful and responsive.
★★★★★
PositiveCarrying Staff
I wonder give them a 5 in all the categories. I'm very pleased that I selected Merrill Gardens. I like the staff, the food, and I've met some very nice residents. I'm also getting excellent rehab for my balance issue, which is very much appreciated. Also, the staff, who cleans my room, is very good. I would definitely recommend Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place as a place to live.
★★★★★
CriticalReview for Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place
Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place wasn't what we thought it would be. The apartments were dark and not very cheery. The restaurant served the same meals each week, many barely warm. Also, the cleaning crew was lacking.
Verified overview
What we know from public sources
- Care options
- Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
- Operator
- Merrill Gardens
- Public price status
- Published starting price available
- Last source check
- September 5, 2026
Source-published features
Amenities and services
Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.
Meals & dining
- Café or Bistro
- Bar or Pub
- Room Service
- Professional Chef
- Restaurant Style Dining
- Meals Provided
- Guest Meals
- Anytime Dining
- Vegetarian
- International Cuisine
Health & wellness
- Incontinence Care
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Medication Management
- Non-Ambulatory Care
- Memory Care
Services & convenience
- Complimentary Transportation
- Uncovered Parking
- Property Convenient to Public Transit
- Resident Parking Available
- Cats Allowed
- Dogs Allowed
- Weight Limit (lbs)
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- Grocery Shopping and Errands
- Housekeeping
- Beautician
- American Sign Language
- German
- Spanish
- English
Activities & engagement
- Current Events Club
- Live Dance or Theater Performances
- Day Trips and Outings
- Karaoke
- Book Club
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Yoga / Chair Yoga
- Devotional Activities Offsite
- Holiday Parties
- Bridge Club
- Visiting Chaplain or Priest
- Intergenerational Programs
- Activities Off-site
- Stretching Classes
- BBQs or Picnics
- Cards / Pinochle Club
- Birthday Parties
- Men's Club
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- Pet-focused Programs
- Cooking Classes
- Wii Bowling
- Bible Study Group
- Happy Hour
- Dances
- Wine Tasting
- Catholic Services
- Christian Services
- Activities On-site
- Light Therapy Programs
- Live Well Programs
- Trivia Games
- Live Musical Performances
- Brain fitness / Dakim
- Water Aerobics
- Gardening Club
- Art Classes
Outdoor spaces
- Beauty Salon
- Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
- Computer or Media Center
- Library
- Barber Shop
- Private Bath
- Outside Patio
- Meeting Room
- Indoor Common Areas
- Outdoor Common Areas
- TV Lounge
- Game Room
- Piano or Organ
- Swimming Pool
- Ballroom
- Arts and Crafts Center
- Movie or Theater Room
- Raised Garden Beds
- Fitness Center
- Billiards Lounge
Apartment & room features
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
- Ground Floor Units
- Air Conditioned
- Full kitchen
- Bath Tubs
- Kitchenette
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Garden View
- Private patio, deck, or balcony
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
Official oversight
Inspection and quality records
Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”
Coverage last checked September 5, 2026.
Questions to confirm with the community
- Additional care fees
- Not publicly disclosed
- Move-in fee
- Not publicly disclosed
- Exact unit availability
- Confirmation required
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