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Nursing Homes & Assisted Living in Marco Island, FL
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Marco Island has one senior care facility: The Watermark At Marco Island, a 92-bed assisted living community in Collier County. There are no nursing homes on the island — residents who need Medicare-certified skilled nursing care typically look to nearby Naples, which has one of the largest nursing home markets in Southwest Florida.
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The Watermark At Marco Island is the only senior care facility on the island — a 92-bed assisted living community operated by Watermark Retirement Communities, a national operator with a full-service model. It offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care programs.
Memory care in Marco Island
The Watermark At Marco Island offers dedicated memory care within its assisted living community.
About senior care in Marco Island
Marco Island is a barrier island community in Collier County, approximately 15 miles south of Naples. It is one of Florida's most affluent island communities, with a large seasonal and year-round retirement population. The island's size limits senior care development — families who need nursing home or rehabilitation care look primarily to Naples, which has 11 Medicare-certified nursing homes including three with 5-star CMS ratings. Marco Island is served by Physicians Regional Medical Center in nearby Naples.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a nursing home on Marco Island, FL?
No. Marco Island does not have a Medicare-certified nursing home. The only senior care facility on the island is The Watermark At Marco Island, a 92-bed assisted living community. Families who need skilled nursing care or Medicare-covered post-hospital rehabilitation should look to nearby Naples, which has 11 nursing homes including three with 5-star CMS ratings.
What assisted living is available on Marco Island?
The Watermark At Marco Island is the sole assisted living option on the island. It is a 92-bed community operated by Watermark Retirement Communities offering assisted living, memory care, and respite programs. As the only facility on the island, wait times can be a factor — families should also evaluate Naples communities for additional options.
Where do Marco Island residents go for nursing home care?
Marco Island residents who need skilled nursing care or post-hospital rehabilitation typically look to Naples, about 15 miles north. Naples has 11 Medicare-certified nursing homes and three hold a CMS 5-star rating: Chateau at Moorings Park, Premier Place at The Glenview, and Gardens at Terracina Health & Rehabilitation. Fort Myers is another option with a larger skilled nursing market.
Paying for care
How families pay for senior care in Florida
Medicare
Medicare does not cover assisted living. It covers skilled nursing facility care only after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three days, and only for a limited time. Room, board, and custodial care in an assisted living facility are private pay.
Medicaid
Florida Medicaid does not pay directly for standard assisted living, but the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care (SMMC) Long-Term Care program and the Optional State Supplement (OSS) provide funding assistance for eligible low-income seniors in participating assisted living facilities. Nursing home care is covered under traditional Medicaid for those who meet financial and medical eligibility.
VA benefits
Through the VA Aid and Attendance benefit, qualifying veterans and surviving spouses can receive up to $2,424 per month (2026 rates) toward assisted living costs, usable at any AHCA-licensed assisted living facility in Florida — not just VA-affiliated communities.
Read the full Florida assisted living cost guide or VA benefits guide for details and eligibility rules.
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