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Is respite care a good trial run for assisted living? Get typical costs, Medicare and Medicaid coverage, how to set up a stay, and tips if your parent says no.


Anchoring the Hope Preserve health care network on Hope Center Loop, The Preserve is a boutique-style senior living community in Fort Myers, just one mile from Gulf Coast Medical Center, where private apartments and suites come with smart TVs and WiFi, and chef-prepared meals made from fresh, seasonal ingredients are served three times daily. Assisted living, memory support, short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing all share one campus, so residents can access additional care on site as their needs evolve, with licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants present around the clock. Operated by Volunteers of America National Services, a nonprofit with a long-standing reputation in senior care, the community has earned a "High Performing" rating from U.S. News & World Report's Best Nursing Homes list, pairing clinical excellence with a hospitality-forward approach to everyday living.
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