Arden Courts of Ft. Myers is a dedicated memory-care community that accepts residents across the dementia spectrum, including those with advanced cognitive decline. The care team is equipped to manage wandering behaviors day and night, elopement risks, combativeness, difficult behavioral patterns, and residents who are awake throughout the night. Clinical capabilities extend to wound care, oxygen management, complex diabetic care (oral medications, injections, and sliding-scale insulin), and therapeutic diet preparation. The community is also able to admit residents under 60 years old who need memory support.
Registered and licensed nurses are on site around the clock, with an additional nurse on call 24/7. Night staffing is always awake, and all employees undergo background checks. Safety features include a fully fenced exterior, alarmed doors, WanderGuard technology, in-room pull cords, and personal emergency response systems that immediately alert staff. A visiting podiatrist provides routine foot care on campus. For daily living, staff can give full assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting, and they can perform transfers ranging from standby help to two-person lifts for residents who use walkers or wheelchairs. An activity director coordinates structured programs that match each resident’s cognitive level.
Resident rooms are designed for ease of navigation and may include private bathrooms, basic furnishings, cable service, individual climate controls, and the option to personalize wall colors and décor. Because layouts vary, not every accommodation offers every feature, and prospective residents should verify specific room details during a tour.
Meals are served in a consistent, easy-to-navigate dining space that supports cueing and supervision for those with memory impairment. The culinary staff provides regular snacks throughout the day and can modify textures, portion sizes, and ingredient profiles to meet physician-ordered or preference-based diets, including those required for diabetes, cardiac needs, or other medical conditions.
Common areas are wheelchair accessible, and residents can schedule on-site salon appointments, attend religious services without leaving the property, and spend time in secure communal gardens. Scheduled transportation is available for medical appointments and group outings.