Kim Foster
Jul 2026
If I could give Aviata at North Fort Myers zero stars, I would. My mother was transferred here from the hospital after surgery for what was supposed to be rehabilitation. She never even unpacked her belongings because within minutes of arriving, we knew she could not stay. I have never been so shocked by the condition of a healthcare facility. The building appeared dirty, poorly maintained, and completely lacking the atmosphere you would expect for vulnerable patients recovering from surgery. Several staff members stood around appearing disengaged while patients clearly needed assistance. The nurse we were able to locate was sitting on his phone watching videos instead of attending to patients. Residents were left sitting in common areas, and the overall environment felt chaotic, neglected, and completely lacking in urgency or compassion. The most disturbing part was what happened when my mother—who was fully alert, oriented, and capable of making her own medical decisions—said she wanted to leave immediately. Instead of respecting her wishes, staff refused to unlock the doors until they contacted a supervisor. We ultimately had to insist that they let her leave. No competent patient or family should have to argue simply to leave a facility they believe is unsafe. Even the medical transport driver quietly suggested that we should try to have her transferred elsewhere before we had even entered the building. After seeing the conditions firsthand, we understood exactly why. We left because there was no possibility we were entrusting my mother’s recovery to this facility. If you are considering Aviata at North Fort Myers for someone you love, please visit in person before agreeing to admission. Seeing it with your own eyes may change your decision in a matter of minutes. Our loved ones deserve dignity, attentive care, and a safe place to heal. Based on what we personally witnessed, we found none of those things here.
