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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Sarasota, FL for 2024

Sarasota is a small and charming Gulf Coast city in the south of Florida. Once the playground and winter home of wealthy American families, such as the Palmer and Ringling dynasties, it now attracts retirees looking for a gentler climate and slower pace of living. The total population of Sarasota is 54,842 according to the 2020 U.S. Census. An astounding 28% of this population is over age 65, part of a steadily growing national demographic.

Many of these seniors will require assisted living as they age. This type of senior care is generally residential within a building or community where meal service, medical assistance and personal care are available as needed. These facilities vary greatly in levels of comfort, care and on-site services. According to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey, assisted living in Sarasota costs an average of $4,145 per month. This is more than the Florida state average of $4,000 but lower than the national average of $4,500.

This guide offers information about assisted living in Sarasota, including some pros and cons, financing options and free resources for seniors and families in the area.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Sarasota

In Florida, the Bureau of Health Facility Regulation, which is part of the state’s Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), oversees, regulates, licenses and inspects nursing homes and assisted living facilities. This ensures the comfort, health and safety of senior residents living in these facilities.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Sarasota

  • Sarasota is on par with Florida for cost of living, but both are higher than the national average based on the cost of basics like groceries and housing. For Floridians requiring assisted living, the higher cost is reflected in the average monthly cost of $4,145 for an assisted living facility or community.
  • Florida is considered a tax-friendly state. There’s no state income tax, so retirement income and pensions are tax-exempt. There are no state taxes on Social Security and no inheritance or estate taxes either.
  • Sarasota County, home to the city of Sarasota and nearby North Port, Venice and Longboat Key, became Florida’s first member of AARP’s Network of Age-Friendly Communities in 2015. Network members make a commitment to improving communities for senior residents through their design, infrastructure and social programs. These improvements benefit residents of all ages and abilities.
  • Southern Florida’s climate and weather are a major draw for seniors fleeing winter weather in the North. The region averages 251 sunny days each year, with no snow. The downside is increased humidity, rainfall and hot summers that are somewhat mitigated by ocean breezes. There are occasional hurricanes between June and late November. Air and water quality are comparable to most other areas in the U.S.
  • Health care facilities in the Sarasota area are well-developed, with many levels of care available nearby in North Port or up the coast in Tampa. Area hospitals include the Doctors Hospital of Sarasota and the Blake Medical Center in Bradenton, both of which have cardiology departments. The highly ranked Sarasota Memorial Hospital has a geriatric department, a dedicated Memory Disorders Clinic and a Senior Driver Evaluation and Rehabilitation program.

Paying for Assisted Living in Sarasota

The average cost of assisted living in Sarasota is $4,145 per month. This is above the Florida state average of $4,000 but well below the average monthly cost of assisted living across the U.S., which is $4,500.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Sarasota is not the most expensive city in Florida for assisted living. The state average is $4,000 per month, and Sarasota is only slightly above that. Both averages are well under the national monthly rate of $4,500. Up the coast in Tampa, monthly costs average $3,350. On the other side of the state in Miami, the monthly average is $4,385. Costs are lower inland towards Orlando, where the monthly average is $4,000. The highest average on this list is to the north in Tallahassee, where the monthly rate is $4,650.

Sarasota

$4,145

Florida

$4,000

United States

$4,500

Tampa

$3,350

Miami

$4,385

Tallahassee

$4,650

Orlando

$4,000

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

In Sarasota, Florida, assisted living is not the most costly form of senior care. In-home care, which involves assistance with nonmedical tasks such as meal preparation and grooming, averages $5,720 per month, as does home health care, which requires some degree of medical intervention or nursing, such as changing dressings or handling medications. Adult day health care, which provides daily activities and engagement for seniors, costs on average $2,080 per month. Not surprisingly, the most expensive form of care is skilled nursing, which costs an average of $9,490 per month for a semiprivate room in Sarasota.

Assisted Living Facility

$4,145

In-Home Care

$5,720

Home Health Care

$5,720

Adult Day Health Care

$2,080

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$9,490

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Sarasota

Florida provides two state programs to help eligible seniors with the cost of services at assisted living facilities: Medicaid Long-Term Care and Assistive Care Services. The state also offers optional state supplementation (OSS) for residents who receive social security income. 

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Florida page.

Financial Assistance in Florida

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Sarasota

Central Florida has many resources for seniors, as this demographic has always been well-represented in the state. Many of the organizations listed below can provide further referrals and information regarding specialized services and programs in Sarasota and the immediate area.

ResourceContactService
Senior Friendship Center (SFC) Sarasota(941) 955-2122The Sarasota SFC offers members a range of programming, including educational classes on nutrition and health, scheduled activities and social events. It also serves as a resource center for area seniors. For caregivers, the embedded Center for Aging Studies has accredited continuing education programs in a range of subjects.
Elder Helpline(800)963-5337A service of the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the local Area Agency on Aging, this toll-free Elder Helpline is staffed 24/7 to assist seniors and their families. Whether they're seeking legal advice, benefits counseling or social services, the hotline is a one-stop source of information and referrals.
AARP FloridaOnlineThis state wide chapter of AARP provides Sarasota-specific news and updates as well as specialized information on such topics as hurricane season preparedness from a senior's perspective. Its website also serves to connect seniors with other vital services and programs.
Suncoast Aging Network(239)410-5663An organization dedicated to making seniors' lives better in Sarasota County, SCAN and its affiliated members offer a range of public and private services for the area's aging population. With links organized into a single site, SCAN connects area seniors with the assistance and programs they need.
Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE)(800)963-5337Another free program offered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the local Area Agency on Aging, SHINE provides one-on-one counseling and information for seniors and families seeking help with the sometimes complex issues of Medicare, Medicaid and other health insurance benefits applications.
Florida Long-term Care Ombudsman Program(850)414-2323Providing legal advice and advocacy for seniors living in long-term care facilities, the ombudsman's office is available for filing complaints and arranging facility visits. It's charged with protecting and speaking up for vulnerable seniors who may have few other advocates.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Sarasota

Sarasota Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Florida are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Florida page for more information about these laws.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Florida

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