Discovery Village at The Forum – Independent Living

October 2024

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Hannah Bagley

We placed my aunt here a few weeks ago and let me tell you, WHAT A RELIEF that was for her and my family. From the moment we walked in the door to do a tour to the last day I was there visiting, I was treated like family. Staff is wonderful and so caring. You can tell residents come first. Before moving in, my aunt was struggling. On her first day she saw Dr. Butler and was given the right treatment and Immediately was thriving. I'm so thankful for GiGi and all that she did for us, and continues to do now that we're all back home 8-20 hours away. All the med techs and assistants that help my aunt with her day to day needs. I'm so grateful we discovered the Forum.

September 2024

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Yusisbel Garcia

Hello, I want to highlight the wonderful attention to customers and coworkers by Mrs. Susy who is at the front desk, she is kind and does her job very well.

January 2024

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Gail Dalby

I feel there are not enough staff members. The individual attention can be greatly increased, my mother looses clothes, the place never smells clean and sanitized, have only seen one time in 6 months memory exercises to enhance their aging condition. When concern is displayed they listen, but no changes occur.

January 2024

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Sandra Bell

I visit monthly at this facility (for several years) and have always been well-treated by professional, friendly and cooperative staff. The residents seem to be quite satisfied to live there and participate with lots of fun activities!

January 2024

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Lynn Aubuchon

December 2023

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Maddy Sieber

From a therapist standpoint, this is an amazing atmosphere for your loved ones to feel "at home" and safe in their daily lives! Every member of the staff is extremely welcoming and ensure each resident is cared for and heard. Great job Discovery Village!!!

December 2023

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Alexa Keating

I accompanied Chicago Heat to Discovery Village as their webmaster for 3 years. I had an opportunity to speak to the residents, staff and visitors and to observe the operations and level of satisfaction the residents experienced there. They were comfortable with sharing their thoughts. Overall, they were satisfied with their decision to locate there, the overall care, food, entertainment and most of all what living there added to their retirement years.

December 2023

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Sheryl Freeman

December 2023

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Robert Badolato

Very caring staff. Very Nice facility. Everyone seems to care about the quality of services provided. Highly recommended.

December 2023

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Rose Brooks

I have been coming here for over 2 years to help a client. One thing that I can say is that the staff is dedicated 100% whether it be general questions to house keeping. The activities director is absolutely wonderful!! I cannot say enough about the cleanliness and the food, I just hope that I can be so fortunate to live here in my not so distant future.

December 2023

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NJRiverRambler

My brother recently moved in to Discovery Villages at the Forum near us in Fort Myers. Everything has been excellent, from the caring staff, to his unit, the food and overall assistance. Great job by all the staff to get him settled and liking his new home in Florida. Thanks, Bruce Defreitas

December 2023

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Sheryl DeSalvo-Lang

Our 90 year old mom moved to Discovery Village ALF after being at another ALF in Ft Myers. The family and my mom are thrilled with how caring and gentle the nurses and CNA staff are at Discovery. GG, from Resident Placement Services, is AMAZING: She goes above and beyond to make sure residents are perfectly set-up with everything they need and want. The building is impeccably maintained and we are proud to invite family and friends to visit. This is a FIVE Star ALF in our opinion. The family loves it for our Mom/gramma & highly recommend Discovery Village for your lived one!

December 2023

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Donna Harper

My husband and I moved into Discovery November of 2022 and I have to say what we love most is the outstanding staff and that everyone here is very friendly! There is an abundance of activities which is really fantastic! I absolutely love living here. Highly recommend checking it out!

December 2023

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Fran Cenci

It is 4 months since I came to Discovery Village. Have to admit, I was apprehensive about coming but now realize it was the best move I could have made. The people are so friendly, the staff is so helpful. No matter what I ask them, they always try to help me…I can't praise them enough. So glad I am here.

December 2023

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Bill Digiovanni

December 2023

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Lee Jetton

Clean, modern apartments with elevator service. Meals are very good with many options.

November 2023

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Patrick Noonan

The staff is extremely helpful and the residents are so welcoming and kind! Great place to live and work!

November 2023

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Heidi Petrone

I love Discovery Village! The staff and residents all look out for each other and the building is maintained beautiful. The Chef cooks amazing food and there are so many fun activities. I love that there is a cinema in here and it plays movies every night!

November 2023

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Thaddeus Rychlik

My wife and I have lived here for almost three years and enjoyed every day that we have been here. The community is happy and active with diversified activities and entertainment. The amenities are unsurpassed with all of daily life requirements catered to by a cheerful and respectful staff. The dining experience is diversified and delicious with many selection options. We are experienced retirement industry administrators, we knew the type of community we were looking for when we found Discovery Village and have been happy since. This is truly a five star !!!!

May 2023

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David Miller

My Dad lived at Discovery Village the last 8 months of his life and he got really good care. He lived on the Assisted Living side of the property and even though it took him time to adjust to living there, he came to love the residents and staff. Assisted living was Dad's idea, but Discovery Village was where I wanted him to tour first. It met my criteria of proximity to my home, cleanliness, caring staff & the inclusion of a memory unit. My Dad never used the latter, but he had already been diagnosed with dementia so we were planning ahead and didn't want to move him twice. Right now the Memory Unit is in the process of being remodeled even though the facility is not that old. I think this shows the company's commitment to keep things up to date, looking nice and meeting the needs of it's residents. No Assisted Living facility is perfect, but the staff at DV is a caring group of people that truly want to work with the families of their residents. Any issue we had, we were always able to work through it with them to get an issue resolved. My Dad had a lot of health complications in his last few months and he was not a simple resident to care for, but the availability and responsiveness of the nursing staff, ops staff and executive staff was impressive and meant a lot to my family. I always had the option of texting the Exec Director or the Assistant Exec Director if I needed to. That kind of accessibility is priceless even though I rarely had to use it. Discovery Village was a good choice for us and if I had to do it over again, I'd make the same decision.

March 2023

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Salvatore Carsi

May 2022

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Sara Egan

My kids had a great time at the Easter egg hunt! The people we met were very friendly and helpful! This was a beautiful place and we look forward to the next event!

May 2022

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Charli Reed

HOUSEKEEPING FOR Discovery Village (Forum) - I'd like to take a moment to thank all the residents in Discovery Village @ the Forum. Each and everyone of you has been so kind and patient with the housekeeping staff during a management change. We truly have passion and are trying to fill all needs and such. I'm so grateful to be working with wonderful residents, co-workers and all management! Discovery Village is a wonderful place!!! Thank you from Our Housekeeping Staff - Charli, Janeth, Sharonda, Mary, DeVita, and Jamie

May 2022

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Rebecca Smith

April 2022

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H G

Moved mom here on a trial several months ago and couldn't be happier with the decision. We considered many other communities and even though Discovery Village is further away from us than we'd like, this community came out ahead of all the other communities we visited. The staff and residents were all so welcoming and continue to be the shining light that make my mother's days wonderful. Everyone is great but the two "Super-Stars" are Mike from Sales and Nicole. These two are always available to assist whenever I have a question or a need for mom. They go above and beyond what I believe is their job description. Being as far away as we are, knowing I can call them at anytime takes the worry out of any concerns I might have. They are both incredible Ambassador for the DV brand. Even though she is in Independent Living, I know she is in good hands. I am always asking mom how she feels about being at Discovery and she is thrilled. She has made numerous friends that she now calls her "Other family" and she is always happy and busy with the many activities. Finally, when we or anyone comes to visit her, we/they are also treated like family.

January 2022

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Joyce Crespin

I have felt welcome and involved since I moved in.

March 2021

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Marilyn Logan

My husband and I have been residents here at Discovery Village Independent Living Community for two years and are so happy to be here. We love the friendly people here and the staff who work here are all so helpful and do a great job. They offer many activities to take advantage of and you can be busy as you want to be. The food is delicious and the service by the waitstaff is pleasant and friendly. Being close to I-75 and main shopping areas is a plus for us. The best thing is we feel safe and comfortable here.

March 2021

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Charles Cummins

My wife and I moved here after living full time at a golf and RV resort near Orlando. Discovery Village was by far the nicest, cleanest and friendliest place of the half-dozen place we and our daughter visited. They have so many activities and the friendliest staff of any place we visited. Plus, the people who live here are among some of the friendliest we have met. We order our meals from a menu and have them served by caring servers who quickly learn what we like and help see that we get it. You have to visit the Village to understand the extent of activities and quality of services.

December 2020

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Raymond P Jansen

Despite the fact I owned a lovely home in an active Country Club community, when I lost my dear wife of 67 years, my life became very lonely and I soon realized I needed a change of life styles. I visited all the near-by senior Independent Living facilities, had lunch or dinner at most, and had a chance to compare the variety of features that each one offered---the features we old people feel important for our comfort. Without any question, when you look at the TOTAL outstanding amenities offered by Discovery Village on the Forum, my decision was an easy one. No long term leases, just monthly rent. No big bucks upfront. Wonderful dining. A dedicated theater (not just a bunch of chairs in a big room) with movies most days. Of course, a beautiful pool, plus a putting green for us old golfers. Add in a huge slate of planned activities and exercise programs with my new family and youll know why I suggest you come visit us.

December 2020

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Jerry Hurst

I have been a resident at Discovery Village at the Forum now for six months. I enjoy it here. The staff and Hired Help are all warm (friendly) and helpful. The facilities are keep up and clean. I like the fact that there is only one payment and every thing is included. There are a good selection of floor plans to choose from. The amenities are all first class, they include gym, movie theater, art room, pool and other inside and outside activities. If you are unable to drive they can provide transportation to near by places. Hope to see you here soon.

November 2020

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Nancy

I have lived at Discovery Village at the Forum Independent Living about 2 1, 2 years and love it. The staff is friendly and ever so helpful. Plenty of activities to participate in if you so choose. A movie theater, dining room, library, arts and crafts, outdoor pool just to name a few. The resident community is friendly and very helpful to one another. A big upside is having a screened in porch and washer, dryer in each unit. It is also so nice to have everything in one building.

October 2020

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Keani Aabel

Wonderful community with both Assisted Living and Independent Living options!

October 2020

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Johnnye Quisenberry

Living at Discovery Village was quite an experience for me. It was a rewarding chapter in my life. It was also a place where you could be yourself, find friends and have activities to meet your individual interests, hobbies, and talents. Warm fuzzies to The Fabulous Four, You are unforgettable!!! Dr. J. B. Quisenberry

October 2020

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Annemarie Cutler

I moved my parents in there about a week ago when the caregiving need became more than we could manage at home. So far we have had a great experience. The apartment is beautiful and the staff is keeping it very clean. The nurses are very attentive to mom and dad making sure there every need is met. Yes, I agree with the other reviews that the food service was a little slow, but seriously why not just relax and enjoy breaking bread together and not be in such a hurry. Overall I am 100% satisfied. It is such a relief for me to know that they are in such a nice, well kept place with stimulating activities to entertain them.

September 2020

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James Davis

My wife and I moved into Discovery Village At The Forums Independent Living facility in June, 2018. We had lived in a single family home in a great golf course community, Crown Colony, in Fort Myers Moving here has been a wonderful experience. Its in a new, modern building with a multitude of amenities, really nice people, good food, and a very attentive administration and staff. The list of activities seems endless, and we discover new ones every week. And now, with the addition of Wii bowling, a brand new pool table being installed next month, boccie ball and shuffleboard courts being upgraded, near our putting green...never enough time to enjoy life to the fullest.

August 2020

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Barbara Gatison

My late husband and I moved into a lovely 2 bedroom apartment in the Independent Living building two weeks after they opened in August, 2017. He was in declining health and the burden of home ownership was more than I wanted to deal with. Like any new operation, Discovery Village initially had its share of problems, mostly related to its on site management team. A little over a year ago, a new Executive Director, Patricia Price was brought on board and Discovery Village truly became my home. A great management team is in place, systems and infrastructure are in place and working well. Patty and her team work tirelessly to ensure resident satisfaction. There are a wealth of activities for residents to partake in, both on premise and off premise. Housekeeping services are included in the rent, any maintenance issues are resolved quickly, and the extensive and tasty menu has selections to please any palate. The measure of a retirement community is in how well they perform in a crisis and whether a feeling of at home atmosphere is felt. Covid-19 definitely qualifies as a crisis and Discovery Village has more than met the challenge. Protocols were immediately put into place to protect both the residents and the staff. Activities were modified to insure our continued safety with proper sanitizing and social distancing. The entire staff, with no exception, did everything possible to meet our needs. Bottom line is the residents were safe, happy and we still remain Covid free. Being shutdown was comparable to roughing it in a 5 star resort, in other words, it was a delightful experience. Residents are also what make Discovery Village a home. I have met many friends here who have become just like family. The welcoming of new residents continues even after three years. We are truly a cohesive community. I would like to thank Patty, Nicolle, Travis and Joel for making my home such an enjoyable place to live. Extra thanks go to Joel and his team for always finding a way to procure, prepare, deliver and serve such a wide variety of delicious meals, especially during this pandemic. I love living at Discovery Village at the Forum and my family loves that I am happy and safe.

August 2020

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Irena Pickens

I moved to Discovery Village Independent Living approximately six months ago. I am delighted to say, I have been so satisfied with everything so far. I feel that they have so much to offer for their residents no matter what your lifestyle is like. Activities and games, that I particularly love to play include Euchre, Bridge, Wii Bowling, Arts and Crafts, Sewing, Billiards and using the pool. Not too long after I moved in, Florida went on Stay at Home status. A group of residents saw a need and organized to make face masks for the local Fort Myers community, starting with the hospitals and some home health agencies. JoAnn Fabrics was kind enough to donate some supplies and leadership at Discover Village under the direction of Executive Director, Patricia Price really went above and beyond picking up the expenses for all the supplies we needed. When we finished, we had completed 1750 masks and also made masks for all the residents of our facility and for two other sister facilities in Texas. Because we had a number of residents who owned sewing machines and liked working on projects together, Patty provided us with our own space and now we have our own Sewing Club where we can make projects that interest us as well as things like the American Flag we quilted and gave to Patty to display at the front entrance of our facility. The Church has always been a home to me. Now that I am in Discovery Village at the Forum, I feel like I have found a new home, one that many wonderful friends who are also like family to me. I plan to stay here for a long time.

May 2020

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Arlene Arledge

I have been a happy resident for almost 2 years. My apartment is beautiful and has all the amenities and conveniences I need. The atmosphere here is warm and friendly. There are many activities to participate in and the staff is wonderful. The dining services offer a large menu. And Discovery village is pet friendly.

January 2020

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Billie MacNeill

I got tired of the responsibilities of home ownership and was looking for more social activities than my condo provided, so I moved into Discovery Village approximately a year and a half ago. Im very happy with my decision. I love my 2-bedroom apartment, have met some wonderful neighbors, am as active as I want to be, and best of all, now live a relatively stress-free life. Add on a location that is close to shopping, the airport, and I-75 and it makes life pretty easy. Highly recommended.

December 2019

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Barbara Wolke Beyer

Luxury Senior living. Affordable rents. Many amenities. Gourmet formal dining. Exercise facility and in-house doctor, physician. Private chauffeur. Heated Olympic size heated pool with shaded cabanas. Outdoor dining and grill. Catered parties upon request. Maid cleaning of your unit once a week. Happy hour every day. More.

June 2019

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Al Bagocius

Discovery Village at the Forum is one cool independent living residency that would be a perfect venue for a Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce event. My wife Carol and I fell in love with all the amenities! Contact Tammy Lange, Senior Life Style Counselor at Discover Villages to learn more by calling her or texting her at 218.838.3103

May 2019

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July 2018

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K Monroe

My mother is at discovery memory care. The staff is amazing, kind compassionate and really interested in my mothers welfare. I had hoped to keep mom at home but just couldnt and to be honest Discovery does a better job caring for Mom than I could! Lots of programs and the good is great. Hugs to them all!

May 2018

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Chris Dash

If youre curious about working with them! The job is more than the pay, terrible communication what so ever. Took me over 2 weeks receiving my (check) Apparently their computers always down. Good luck with getting your check.

February 2018

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uncle louie

Why are all these reviews like ads ? How do we know theyre legit?uncle louie

September 2017

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Priscilla-Pat Flynn

Thank you for taking such good care of my mother, Connie Flynn and my sister Kathy Russell who were transferred there from Discovery Village Sarasota Bay during hurricane Irma. They said the staff was amazing and the care exceptional. Kudos to the cook, I dont know his name, for providing delicious meals under trying circumstances and to the staff who carried those who could not walk up and down stairs in the dark

May 2017

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Sadfire McCraven

Not really sure but it really looks awesome a place to discover