Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place
Google Reviews
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.
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.
Most of the staff is amazing. The apartments are airy with lots of windows. Makes the area feel bigger and airier 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. They are in the process of upgrading with new hurricane windows and removing the popcorn ceilings in the common areas. The choice of carpeting is questionable. Laminate flooring would look much nicer and then eliminate a lot of staining. The women’s bathroom on the first floor needs to be upgraded.
Contact details
Retirement Community
- Address
- 36 Barkley Cir, Fort Myers, FL 33907 Open in your maps app
- Phone
- (239) 271-3319
- Website
- merrillgardens.com
Hours
| Mon | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tue | Open 24 hours |
| Wed | Open 24 hours |
| Thu | Open 24 hours |
| Fri | Open 24 hours |
| Sat | Open 24 hours |
| Sun | Open 24 hours |
From Google, checked Oct 2026.
In the business's own words
Our community is designed to meet your individual needs and give you the freedom to be yourself. We offer quality independent senior living and assisted living from a family-owned company that knows connection is everything. Our thoughtfully designed, active senior living community is in a great neighborhood in Fort Myers, putting you close to a variety of stores, entertainment options, and all that the area has to offer. Top-notch medical facilities are just down the road. Our on-site amenities bring you an exciting lifestyle from the comfort of home. Alongside our spacious apartments, you’ll find convenient community extras, well-appointed common areas, and luxurious grounds.
From the business's Google listing, October 2026.
What the listing mentions
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Serves food
- On-site parking
From the business's Google listing, October 2026.
What residents say about Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place
Merrill Gardens at Barkley Place holds a 4.5 rating across 37 Google reviews. The theme residents raise most is the staff, and several describe the community as feeling like family. They credit every team, from the front desk and housekeeping to maintenance and the leadership office.
Dining comes up often too. Several reviewers praise individual servers for their attention, and two say the food is good or getting better. Activities are the third steady thread: card games, dominoes, a resident garden and daily events, with one reviewer noting there is no pressure to join in.
Not every note is glowing. One reviewer finds the carpet choice poor and says a first-floor restroom needs an upgrade, while noting that new hurricane windows and common area updates are underway. The company describes that refresh as ongoing.
Independent and assisted living at Barkley Place
The company says it offers both independent living and assisted living under a family-owned operator. Its assisted living page lists help with medication management, dressing and bathing, built around a service plan tailored to each resident. It also describes restaurant-style dining with flexible meal times.
The website states rents start at $2,450, and the community is open 24 hours every day. The general manager reports more than 16 years at the community in various roles.
Electricity heats 94% of homes in Fort Myers, per the American Community Survey (2024). NOAA normals for 1991-2020 put the town at 260 heating and 3,990 cooling degree days.
One reviewer singles out transportation as reliable. Another describes three meals a day and weekly housekeeping that includes changing the sheets.