Shell Point Retirement Community - Fort Myers, FL

Shell Point Retirement Community

15101 Shell Point Blvd.
Fort Myers, Florida 33908
(239) 466-1131
1-800-780-1131

Welcome to Shell Point, Florida's largest lifecare retirement community! Located on Southwest Florida's Gulf Coast, we provide an unequaled lifestyle with comprehensive lifecare to nearly 2,000 residents. Click on any of the buttons on the left to learn more.

With our beautiful tropical setting, the opportunities for recreation at Shell Point are nearly endless. Many of our amenities are also open to the public, including an 18-hole championship golf course, dining, and two hotels.

Living at Shell Point comes with something extra: peace of mind. Our medical facilities and staff are unequaled among retirement communities. When care is required, Shell Point is there for you.

There is much more to Shell Point than can fit in a website! Click on any of these choices to get more in-depth information about Shell Point's organization, location, and history.

Retirement Living

Imagine the best parts of retirement: the enjoyment of your favorite recreations, the company of friends, and newfound freedoms and pursuits. Then imagine the most beautiful location: a home on the tranquil waters of the Caloosahatchee River near the Gulf of Mexico, in the near-perfect climate of Southwest Florida. Finally, imagine that you never need to worry about your tomorrows, because your care has already been secured.

This is what lifestyle with lifecare at Shell Point is all about.

Nearly 2,000 residents now enjoy all the advantages of Florida's largest continuing care retirement community: a maintenance-free residence, a whole world of amenities and recreation, and reassuring medical care on-site. Explore the options below and discover why Money Magazine calls Shell Point the "creme de la creme of retirement communities." (Sept. 2001)

Residences

We have a wide variety of independent living residences. You can browse the variety of floorplans, locations, styles, and sizes available at our three neighborhoods: The Island at Shell Point, The Woodlands at Shell Point, and Eagles Preserve at Shell Point.

Services & Features

Here you'll learn about the benefits available only to Shell Point residents. From on-site amenities like the 18-hole championship golf course, deepwater marina, orchid greenhouse, and 40-foot model train exhibit, to the variety of over 100 clubs, activities, and service groups, you'll find an avenue for your interests.

Where else can you play 18 holes in the morning, take your boat out in the afternoon, watch the sunset in the evening, and still have a full day tomorrow? With all the amenities, activities, facilities, and service opportunities at Shell Point, there's more to do than there are hours in the day.

If you enjoy gardening, there are garden plots and an orchid greenhouse. Boaters have their own marina with deepwater access to the Gulf. There are two fitness centers and daily classes for all levels. Interested in researching your roots? There is an entire Genealogy library and society to assist you. Whatever your interest, Shell Point has the facilities to pique your unique interests and continuing education opportunities.

Recreation

# Discounted boat dockage with electricity, water, and deepwater access to the Gulf of Mexico (based on availability)
# Full-time recreational and resort services staff
# Numerous events, socials, trips, and concerts
# Facilities and meeting rooms for resident use
# Art studio, pottery, ceramics, stained glass, and photography darkroom
# Craft classes and personal instruction
# Extensive woodworking shop
# Tennis courts, shuffleboard, bocce ball and croquet lawn
# Individual garden plots
# Rose garden, butterfly garden, and orchid greenhouse
# 5,000-volume library, including large-print, audiocassettes, videos, CDs and DVDs
# Two top-of-the-line computer centers with T1 Internet access and proctors to assist residents

Health & Wellness

# Two fitness centers with state-of-the-art equipment
# Exercise and aquacise classes
# Physical therapy and massage available
# Three heated swimming pools
# Miles of walking trails and bike paths

Conveniences

# Scheduled transportation to shopping centers, events, activities, and medical appointments
# Continuous internal transportation within communities
# Full-service branch of Bank of America
# Automobile service and repair, with car wash bay
# Full Service Salon & Spa
# On-site pharmacy with free home delivery
# Discounts for guests at the two Shell Point hotels
# Four restaurant options

Security

# 24-hour staffed entrance gates
# Lighted parking and public areas
# Patrolled grounds
# Fire safety controls
# Lighted waterfront walkways
# Assistance system in every residence

Village Church

# Weekly worship services
# Support groups and Bible studies
# 1000-seat auditorium
# Concert series with nationally-known performers
# Annual Bible Conference and Missions Conference

Shell Point Golf Club

# 18-hole championship course
# Shell Point residents and their guests receive discounted rates
# Global Positioning System on every cart
# Fully stocked pro shop and snack bar
# Grass driving range and practice green
# Lessons available

Lifecare

Shell Point provides the guarantee of care for life. This includes unlimited assisted living and skilled nursing care, as well as access to a staff of physicians exclusive to Shell Point residents. You can also learn about the other on-site medical facilities: pharmacy, medical center, behavioral health, rehabilitation and physical therapy, home healthcare, Alzheimer's/memory care, and hospice. Admissions from the general public are welcome.

# Unlimited assisted living and skilled nursing care for life
# Four full-time staff physicians and on-site Medical Center
# Pharmacy with free home delivery
# Physical therapy and surgical recovery services
# Alzheimer's/memory care
# Hospice care

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