SOUTHWEST FLORIDA · GERIATRIC MEDICINE & DEMENTIA CARE
Geriatric Care in Southwest Florida: Naples, Fort Myers & Sarasota
Florida Elder Care provides Southwest Florida seniors with board-certified geriatric medicine through the CMS GUIDE Dementia Care Model and upcoming CMS ACCESS Model — Medicare-covered programs delivered via telehealth, remote monitoring, and care coordination with local providers. Serving Naples, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Estero, Marco Island, Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, Port Charlotte, and communities across Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Sarasota, and Manatee counties.
Why Southwest Florida Families Choose Florida Elder Care
Southwest Florida is one of the most senior-dense regions in the entire country. Sarasota County’s share of residents over 65 is among the highest in the U.S., and Charlotte, Collier, Lee, and Manatee all exceed the state average significantly. This is the heart of Florida’s retiree population — and it’s where the gap between generalist primary care and true geriatric specialty medicine is most felt by families.
Dr. Manoj Bhattarai is triple board-certified in Geriatrics, Nephrology, and Internal Medicine — an unusually deep specialty background that matches Southwest Florida’s senior health profile, where heart disease, CKD, and diabetes commonly cluster. We coordinate with NCH Healthcare System, Lee Health, Sarasota Memorial, Millennium Physician Group, and other regional networks to support your local care team.
How We Serve Southwest Florida Seniors
We serve Southwest Florida families primarily through CMS-approved telehealth-enabled care models. Both the GUIDE Model and ACCESS Model were specifically designed around remote care and connected devices — meaning Southwest Florida seniors receive the same geriatrician-led, team-based care as patients near our Loxahatchee office.
- CMS GUIDE Dementia Care: Geriatrician, nurse practitioner, and care navigator via telehealth with 24/7 support line and up to $2,625 per year in respite services (effective July 1, 2026)
- CMS ACCESS Model (July 2026): Remote monitoring for blood pressure, glucose, and chronic condition metrics with outcome-aligned care
- Care Coordination: Collaboration with your Southwest Florida primary care, cardiologist, nephrologist, and home health agency
- Caregiver Support: Families in Southwest Florida get 24/7 phone support, education, and respite coordination
Services for Southwest Florida Seniors
CMS GUIDE Dementia Care
Telehealth Medicare dementia care for Naples, Fort Myers, Sarasota families — 24/7 support and respite benefits.
CMS ACCESS Model
Technology-enabled chronic care for SW Florida seniors with hypertension, diabetes, pain, or depression.
Hypertension Management
Geriatrician-led blood pressure care with remote monitoring and safer BP targets.
Diabetes Management
Diabetes care for seniors with remote glucose monitoring and medication simplification.
Chronic Pain Management
Non-opioid treatment for knee, hip, and back pain in seniors — via telehealth.
Depression & Anxiety Care
Behavioral health for Southwest Florida seniors — screening, treatment, ongoing support.
LAUNCHING JULY 2026
The CMS ACCESS Model Is Coming to Southwest Florida
In July 2026, Florida Elder Care launches the CMS ACCESS Model across all four tracks — bringing technology-enabled chronic care to Medicare beneficiaries in Naples, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Sarasota, Port Charlotte, and throughout Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Sarasota, and Manatee counties. The program pairs remote monitoring and telehealth visits with outcome-focused team care for seniors managing hypertension, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, chronic knee, hip, and back pain, and depression or anxiety.
Southwest Florida seniors can join our launch list now — we’ll confirm Medicare eligibility and reserve your spot before enrollment opens.
Southwest Florida Geriatric Care: Frequently Asked Questions
Where in Southwest Florida does Florida Elder Care practice?
Across the entire Gulf Coast region — care is delivered through Medicare-covered, telehealth-enabled CMS programs, coordinated with your existing physicians and regional systems including NCH Healthcare, Lee Health, and Sarasota Memorial.
Can families in Naples or Fort Myers join the GUIDE dementia program?
Yes — GUIDE is enrolling now across Southwest Florida. It requires Original Medicare (Parts A and B) and a dementia diagnosis, and includes a dedicated Care Navigator, 24/7 support line, caregiver training, and respite benefits at no cost to eligible participants.
What should families know about the 2026 GUIDE Model update?
Effective July 1, 2026, CMS refined how GUIDE matches care intensity to each family’s situation and increased the annual respite benefit to $2,625. From a family’s perspective nothing is lost — benefits continue and enrollment remains open throughout Southwest Florida.
Is the ACCESS Model launching in Southwest Florida too?
Yes — July 2026, across all four tracks: chronic kidney and cardiometabolic conditions such as hypertension and diabetes, chronic musculoskeletal pain, and behavioral health. Call (561) 685-1522 to join the launch list.
Which Southwest Florida communities do you serve?
Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Sarasota, and Manatee counties — including Naples, Marco Island, Bonita Springs, Estero, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, Venice, Sarasota, and Bradenton.
Get Started Today
Call or send a referral. We’ll confirm Medicare eligibility, schedule an initial telehealth visit, and build a care plan.
Florida Elder Care · Based in Loxahatchee, FL
Phone: (561) 685-1522 · Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM