Mary Sheppard
Aug 2026
I live here at Merrill Gardens and I love it here everyone is so kind and helpful I love our new activity director Joy Jenkins she goes out her way to make sure we are happy and safe.
Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place
36 Barkley Cir4.5(37 ratings)· Fort Myers average: 4.4
Part of Merrill Gardens · 52 communities · 4.6★ average
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- 64 residents
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Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place is an assisted living and independent living community in Fort Myers, Florida, with a strong 4.5-out-of-5 Google rating from 35 reviews. Beyond that aggregate score, no specific review comments or amenity details were provided to describe the day-to-day experience.
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Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place is a senior living community in Fort Myers, Florida offering Assisted Living and Independent Living. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 37 reviews.
About Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place
Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place is an independent living and assisted living community in Fort Myers, Florida. It offers private rooms, restaurant-style dining with three meals daily, housekeeping and laundry services, medication management, and a 24-hour staff. Amenities include an emergency call system, gathering spaces, social activities, cable or satellite TV, and wheelchair accessibility.
The community features airy apartments with abundant natural light and is undergoing upgrades including new hurricane windows and ceiling improvements in common areas. Residents have access to activities such as card games, dominoes, and a garden where they can work. The location provides convenient access to nearby resources for recreation and exercise.
Reviewers consistently praise the staff for their caring and attentive approach, with families and residents describing a warm, family-like atmosphere. Multiple reviewers highlighted the quality of dining services and the variety of activities available. One resident wrote, "we feel like we are among family." Residents appreciate the carefree lifestyle the community enables, eliminating concerns about home maintenance while providing meaningful social connections and engagement.
Types of Care at Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Emergency Call System
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
Activities
- Social Activities
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place
4.5overall · 37 ratings combined
4.5★ on Google (37)
Jean Willwerth
Aug 2026
My spouse and I have lived at Barkley Place for several years after living at other senior living facilities. We love being here because we feel like we are among family. We don't need "luxury resort style ". We care about the others and know they feel the same. Our staff are like our children and grandchildren, taking care of us when we can't do things for ourselves. We love each and every staff member, from our kitchen crew to our housekeepers, servers, front desk people, maintenance men to the office staff and activities people. Observers will see lots of hugs given each day because the love and respect go both ways. It's all about having fun with your family. Barkley may not be the fanciest senior living facility but it's the holiest. We have no desire to move anywhere else.
Lonnie Knautz
Jul 2026
Most of the staff is amazing. The apartments are airy with lots of windows. Makes the area feel bigger and airier<br>Wilma a server on the dining room is the most caring woman. She always listens carefully and does the best possible to accommodate our requests.<br>They are in the process of upgrading with new hurricane windows and removing the popcorn ceilings in the common areas.<br>The choice of carpeting is questionable. Laminate flooring would look much nicer and then eliminate a lot of staining.<br>The women’s bathroom on the first floor needs to be upgraded.<br>Cindy Thompson the General Manager is easy to talk to and responds to any problems as soon as possible.<br>I would recommend this place
Carol Beck
Jul 2026
The staff here awesome,. Really have a wonderful. Variety of things to do a garden that the residence can work in. Everybody is very friendly and the young people in the dining room. Very good to us. Especially Maya.
Mike M
Jul 2026
I'm a single man & enjoy the carefree retirement lifestyle at Barkley Place. They provide 3 meals a day, weekly housekeeping including changing my sheets; and activities I enjoy like card games & dominoes. The location is great - just a short bike ride each morning to the local YMCA for group exercise classes with friends. I no longer have to do yard work or worry about condo maintenance & repair. No HOA fees!
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place offer?
Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place offers Assisted Living and Independent Living.
Where is Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place located?
Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place is located at 36 Barkley Cir in Fort Myers, Florida.
What do families say about Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place?
Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place carries a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 37 Google reviews. Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place is an assisted living and independent living community in Fort Myers, Florida, with a strong 4.5-out-of-5 Google rating from 35 reviews. Beyond that aggregate score, no specific review comments or amenity details were provided to describe the day-to-day experience. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.
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