Sarasota is a city on Florida’s Gulf Coast that’s a short distance from many impressive beaches and a home for cultural institutes that regularly exhibit fine examples of traditional and modern art. The city has over 58,000 residents, with 27.3% being aged 65 and over, which is significantly higher than the national average of 16.5%. Seniors have easy access to high-quality medical facilities, such as the Sarasota Memorial Hospital, ranked #7 in Southern Florida by U.S. News & World Report.
Sarasota has excellent nursing homes. According to the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, its costs replicate the state’s, although they’re also greater than U.S. averages. For example, a semiprivate room in Sarasota is typically $9,186, while the U.S. average is 7,756. The city’s nursing homes offer levels of care above those of other senior living facilities. These may include rehabilitative services for seniors who may have suffered medical trauma, such as a stroke. They also provide 24-hour supervision and are staffed by caregivers trained to assist seniors with limited self-help abilities. Sarasota also has numerous assisted living and home health care options for seniors.
This guide provides more information about the city’s care options and resources for seniors.
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2600 Courtland Street, Sarasota, FL, 34237
3.7
(7 reviews)
"I was searching for a Skilled Nursing Facility when my mother was recently in the hospital for a hip replacement. Mom would need a few weeks of therapy to help get her back on her feet so she could return to her condo. The team at Sarasota Point Re..."
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7333 Scotland Way, Sarasota, FL, 34238
4.5
(17 reviews)
"Refund Plans: 95% of Entrance Fee; 50% Refund (Price: 75% of Entrance Fee); Declining Balance at 1% per mo. for 100 mos. (Price: 66% of Entr..."
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1501 N. Orange Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34236
4.6
(14 reviews)
"The Pines really knew their patients and cared for them, and I was impressed. They put the patients' needs first. I'm very pleased with them and would recommend them to anyone needing that level of care. They had good views from their windows. The fo..."
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8400 Vamo Road, Sarasota, FL, 34231
4.3
(20 reviews)
"Horrible staff they don’t even know about the patient they are caring for no reports no follow through. Nursing assistant that does nothing. Beware never take your loved one here. This was by far the absolutely worst experience in a rehabilitation nu..."
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5111 Palmer Ranch Parkway, Sarasota, FL, 34238
3.8
(23 reviews)
"My Father had Congestive Heart Failure in February 2022. He was in the Hospital for 2 weeks and then the Hospital suggested "Brookdale Palmer Ranch" to our family. At first, all the employee's were strangers, but by the end of 7 weeks, we'd all bec..."
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1301 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL, 34236
5.0
(6 reviews)
"My husband is in Sarasota Bay Club skilled nursing. They're very good. The only downside is they don't take Medicare. It was out-of-pocket. The care is very good. It's very clean and easy to get around, and everyone is so helpful. His room is huge. I..."
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5201 Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota, FL, 34232
5.0
(6 reviews)
"I heard good things about Sunnyside Village so I worked very hard to get my mother into rehab, which puts her at the top of the list for an apartment there after rehab. They have excellent care, and very nice facilities, and the nurses are very nice...."
READ MORE5640 Rand Boulevard, Sarasota, FL, 34238
"I could not have asked for a better place for my Mom. EVERY MEMBER of the staff is caring and compassionate and understanding when a family member is overwhelmed. ..."
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741 S Beneva Road , Sarasota, FL, 34232
2.9
(22 reviews)
"Beneva Lakes was very reasonably priced and everything was right on. They offered everything that she needed and everything that she didn't. For example, they would check on her if she wanted and they were the best place I looked at. I liked the fact..."
READ MORE5401 Sawyer Rd, Sarasota, FL, 34233
3.1
(20 reviews)
"Care for my wife was professional, personal, specific to herneeds and considerate. She was treated with great respect. She and I became very close to several of the nurses and attendants. Those who attended her seemed to have a special gift for wh..."
READ MORE8104 North Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34243
2.9
(20 reviews)
"I want to capture a few words of reflection and thanks for the excellent care provided to my Father-in-law Rocco M. during his stay at Life Care Centers of Sarasota. Rocco came to Life Care Centers from another state. When he arrived he needed a..."
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4783 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL, 34232
4.3
(3 reviews)
"My dad was in consulate of Sarasota and was honestly treated the best here than any other rehab in Sarasota! The staff was very caring! ..."
READ MORE5511 SWIFT ROAD, Sarasota, FL, 34231
3.3
(9 reviews)
"This facility is very clean, but what sets it apart is the staff who are kind, caring and thoughtful in addition to being extremely competent at what they do. They could not do enough and knowing that my dad was in a safe, caring place allowed me t..."
READ MORE1524 EAST AVENUE SOUTH, Sarasota, FL, 34239
3.1
(9 reviews)
"My friend was at the facility for 20 days getting rehab for a hip replacement. When I visited I found her room to be inviting, clean and she had me bring in some of her knickknacks to make it more home like for her. She was up walking the same day ..."
READ MORE5157 Park Club Dr., Sarasota, FL, 34235
3.8
(4 reviews)
"5 Stars across the board! My mom had 4th stage terminal lung cancer, dementia and recovering from a broken shoulder. From the beginning, working with the DON Javier O. and the Admissions Rep Rosie C. through the end of my mother's life, we were tre..."
READ MORE3250 12TH ST, Sarasota, FL, 34237
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I have my mother at Heartland North. The room seems adequate. It is small, but nice. People seem very helpful. They have quite few activities. They have bingo, card games, and music on the weekend. We chose it because my mom has been there before aft..."
READ MORE3280 Lake Pointe Blvd, Sarasota, FL, 34231
"My dad is at Springs at Lake Pointe Woods. It's very nice, very extensive, and extremely clean. The staff is excellent. He gets physical therapy, and they have different levels of therapy that they can give their residents. They have a fitness room..."
READ MORE6400 Edgelake Drive, Sarasota, FL, 34240
3.7
(3 reviews)
"This place is the best!!! My 25 year old son was admitted here after being in a an induced coma at Death(Health) Central Hospital in Orlando. We never thought he would walk or talk again after they removed him from the ventilator after 10 long days...."
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5381 Desoto Road, Sarasota, FL, 34235
3.3
(3 reviews)
"We liked that the Hawthorne Center for Rehabilitation of Sarasota was very clean and was more relaxed. It felt less like a hospital and more like a home. I also liked the activities that they have. They have people that come in and play music for the..."
READ MOREThe average cost of a semiprivate room in a Sarasota nursing home is $9,186, while seniors in private rooms typically pay $10,463.
When compared with the monthly costs of semiprivate rooms in other American cities, Sarasota’s $9,186 costs are significantly above the average of $7,756. However, the city is in line with other locations in Florida. Families can expect to pay in the region of $8,669 for a semiprivate room in a nursing home.
Among the cities surrounding Sarasota, Tampa is the most costly, with fees averaging $9,946. Heading east to Lakeland sees costs drop by $548, while Sebring is more affordable at $7,452. Down the coast, in Punta Gorda, fees are similar to Sarasota’s, at $9,125.
Sarasota
$9,186
Florida
$8,669
The United States
$7,756
Tampa
$9,946
Lakeland
$8,638
Sebring
$7,452
Punta Gorda
$9,125
Sarasota’s variety of care options have different costs. It may be worth comparing them, particularly if families aren’t sure about the type of care their loved ones need. Adult day health care is typically the most affordable option for seniors who can still live at home. There isn’t a figure for Sarasota, but the Florida average is $1,408. Home care and home health care costs are $4,385 and $4,576, respectively. Assisted living is an affordable $3,888, while nursing home semiprivate rooms are $9,186, and private rooms are $10,463.
Home care
$4,385
Home health care
$4,576
Assisted living
$3,888
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$9,186
Nursing home (private room)
$10,463
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Sarasota’s seniors have access to many resources that may help them continue to live in their own homes for longer, in addition to services that may make nursing home care more affordable. Some of these resources are listed here.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (888) 831-0404 | Long-term care ombudsmen are volunteers who advocate for seniors in nursing homes and assisted living facilities throughout Florida, including Sarasota. Their role involves regularly visiting senior living facilities to talk to residents, discuss their concerns and deal with their complaints. These complaints can range from dissatisfaction with the facility’s menu to serious issues, such as elder abuse. Families of seniors can also complain to the ombudsman. |
| Meals on Wheels | (941) 366-6693 | The nonprofit organization delivers freshly prepared frozen meals to homebound seniors throughout Sarasota County. Deliveries are Monday to Saturday. All meals provide the recommended daily nutrition intake for seniors and can be adapted to comply with dietary requirements such as low sodium and low fat. A $50 fee is requested on enrollment. Per meal donations are $6. However, seniors unable to pay will not be refused. |
| Safe at Home | (813) 878-9000 | This no-cost service is provided by Rebuilding Together, a nonprofit dedicated to helping seniors and the disabled struggling with mobility in their homes. The organization can help fit ramps, grab bars, elevated toilets and other features that make homes safer for seniors with restricted movement and other disabilities, such as limited vision. |
| VA Aid and Attendance Benefits and Housebound Allowance | (800) 827-1000 | The VA Aid and Attendance benefit is available to eligible U.S. military veterans and their surviving spouses who now, or soon will be, living in nursing homes. The monthly payment doesn’t need to be repaid and is in addition to the VA pension. Veterans and their spouses who are still able to live at home may be eligible for the Housebound Allowance, which is a monthly payment that can contribute to home health care costs. VeteranAid.org provides an online tool for veterans to determine their eligibility. |
| SHINE | (800) 963-5337 | Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE) is a free program operated by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs. Trained and unbiased counselors provide information and support to Sarasota’s seniors in matters regarding Medicare and Medicaid. This may include helping them understand their policies, introducing them to other forms of health care insurance and helping them enroll. |
Nursing Homes
James
4
Review of Hawthorne Center for Rehabilitation of Sarasota
My mother-in-law was in Hawthorne Center for Rehabilitation of Sarasota. They were very attentive to everybody's needs. I couldn't say that I dislike anything. They took very good care of her. The...
Nursing Homes
JD
1
Review of Sarasota Health and Rehabilitation Center
If you have the sad misfortune to have a family member be committed to this facility, please remove them as fast as you can. This facility is not maintained for cleanliness, they leave residents...
Nursing Homes
Ruby2255
4
Review of Beneva Lakes Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Please do not evaluate this facility by the online reviews. Instead, take a drive out to Beneva and take a tour. December 1st began a whole new look of fresh paint, decorating, etc. We did not...
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