Last Updated: June 5, 2024
Sarasota sits on Florida’s southwestern coast within the Greater Tampa Bay Area and encompasses Sarasota Bay, as well as several barrier islands. Seniors in this region have 64 home care agencies to choose from, including 64 within Sarasota. The 2024 cost of nonmedical home care in this city falls near $6,673, exceeding Florida’s baseline rate by over $1,000. Home health care provides a viable alternative for seniors who need skilled nursing services.
You can learn more about local agencies by reading through the 202 reviews reviews in our directory. Altogether, these reviews indicate an average quality score of 4.4 out of 5 stars stars.
64 Results
2750 Stickney Point Rd., Units 103/104 , Sarasota, FL, 34231
4.5
(284 reviews)
"We used Right At Home for the six months as my father's health began failing until the time he passed away. At first, he needed a little help in the home and ultimately, we transitioned to 24/7 care. Through all of the challenges that allowing my dad..."
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812 Pinebrook Road, Venice, FL, 34285
4.5
(44 reviews)
"We had SYNERGY HomeCare of Venice for my father. The agency and the caregivers were great. The owner was fantastic, and he really came through to help us out. Their CNAs were wonderful. They would help mom to bathe my father and change him, help her ..."
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1820 59th St. W, Bradenton, FL, 34209
4.8
(21 reviews)
"We have had three years of very positive care experiences with Home Instead of Bradenton for my father. This year I would especially like to recognize both Rhonda and Dee. Rhonda started off the in-home interview process and was very thorough about ..."
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141 Pond Cypress Rd, Suite A, Venice, FL, 34292
4.7
(18 reviews)
"All of the ladies sent to us are wonderful and Rhonda is an amazing cook. They figured out the best schedule and it worked much better than the other agencies did...."
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9655 Tamiami Trail North #201, Naples, FL, 34108
4.8
(7 reviews)
"We got McKenney Home Care for my mother. They were outstanding, responsible, and extremely responsive when I was not satisfied after the first day. They made everything to make things right and improve their services. They gave an updated status repo..."
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3406 Magic Oak Lane,, Sarasota, FL, 34232
4.8
(6 reviews)
"I used Homewell for my mom who lived in FL and I'm in California. They kept me updated with an online portal for the schedule and they always called to update. I was nervous because of a previous experience with another agency but the Homewell was gr..."
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2033 Wood St, Sarasota, FL, 34240
4.4
(7 reviews)
"I have caregivers 5 days/week. They help with dressing and bathing. They also transport me to doctor's appointments and physical therapy. Occasionally, Iwill needa caregiver over the weekend. They have always been able to accommodate my schedule ..."
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950 S Tamiami Trail #205, Sarasota, FL, 34236
3.6
(3 reviews)
"Visiting Angels has taking great care of my mother-in-law who has stage 4 Alzheimer's. Gives great relief to my father-in-law who has been her primary caregiver for the last 5 years..."
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1812 59th St W, Bradenton, FL, 34209
"My husband is a client of Home Helpers Home Care of Bradenton. When the aide comes, I'm able to get out of the house. The caregiver has been with us for two years now. She has flexible hours, which allows me to have more of a life and go to things. M..."
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548 48th St Ct E, Bradenton, FL, 34208
"Right at Home provides personalized in-home care and support for seniors and adults with disabilities. Our caregivers are trained to help wi..."
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425 Commercial Ct., Unit F, Venice, FL, 34292
4.6
(162 reviews)
" BrightStar representatives have always been available, responsive and understanding of this client's needs and preferences. Where explanations are desirable the owners and staff have displayed the utmost patience in effectively communicating res..."
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2017 Fiesta Dr., Suite 202, Sarasota, FL, 34231
4.3
(67 reviews)
"BrightStar Care goes above and beyond. Their staff is very kind and easy to get along with and have great communication skills. My family and I have had a wonderful experience hiring BrightStar and I would highly recommend this company. ..."
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3802 Ehrlich Rd , Ste. 309 , Tampa, FL, 33624
5.0
(6 reviews)
"My mom is a client of this Agency for about two years, never unattended staff is excellent and caregivers the best, I recommend this agency for their dedication, compassion, and love they give to their customers...."
READ MORE5104 North Lockwood Ridge Road, , Sarasota, FL, 34234
5.0
(5 reviews)
" Since I live 2000 miles away from my mother, A Lending Hand has been taking care of my mother since October 2017 . Tina has been conscientious and reliable all of the time. She provides care for my mother 5 days a week. She strives to al..."
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3934 East State Rd 64, Bradenton, FL, 34208
5.0
(5 reviews)
"They're absolutely wonderful, very caring and concerned people. They give great emotional support as well. ..."
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1990 Main Street Suite 750, Sarasota, FL, 34236
5.0
(5 reviews)
"Excellence from the Top down! Owner Erika strives to understand the unique needs of your situation and most importantly delivers what she promises. Her high personal standards are reflected through her employees and she will without hesitation rolls ..."
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3619 Webber St., Sarasota, FL, 34232
4.7
(7 reviews)
"I was looking for quality of care and professional friendship with my caregivers and Comfort Keepers. Debbie B has worked so closely with me. Her warm personality and outstanding attention to my care makes me glow. It is wonderful to sincerely trust..."
READ MORE209 Nassau Street South Suite 101, Venice, FL, 34285
5.0
(3 reviews)
"My mother is using Senior Helpers who come out once a week right now. If I needed more, they'd be more than happy to oblige. They're reasonable and very accommodating. It's a very nice group of people. They've been amazing and wonderful with us so I ..."
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333 Tamiami Trail, Suite 375, Venice, FL, 34285
5.0
(3 reviews)
"My sister and I trusted dad when he said he didn’t need help. That was till I received a phone call that my dad had fallen. I talked to a few different companies and felt good about Griswold. We used home care for almost 9 months and Griswold was a l..."
READ MOREAccording to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, home care agencies in Sarasota charge around $6,673 per month, more than $1,000 above the state and national medians. Most nearby cities offer more economically priced care, including Tampa, where agencies charge about $4,957, and Orlando, where seniors pay around $4,004.
Sarasota
$6,673
Florida
$5,625
United States
$5,720
Tampa
$4,957
Cape Coral
$5,720
Orlando
$4,004
At around $6,673 per month, home care costs in Sarasota surpass rates for most other senior care options in the city. By contrast, seniors pay about $4,940 less for adult day health care. However, nursing homes charge higher rates, around $10,494, for 24-hour medical support and monitoring in shared rooms.
Home Care
$6,673
Home Health Care
$6,673
Adult Day Health Care
$1,733
Assisted Living Facility
$4,965
Nursing Home Care (semi-private room)
$10,494
Note: Data for Sarasota was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, North Port, was used instead.
Given the high cost of in-home care, many people use one or more forms of financial assistance to cover the expenses. Below, we explain some of the most common sources of financial help for paying for in-home care. If none of these options are available to you, you can reach out to your Area Agency on Aging or Aging and Disability Resource Center to learn about local resources.
Seniors in the Sarasota area have multiple supportive social programs that can help them get access to legal representation, free or low-cost mobility devices, nutritious meals and other benefits.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida | 239-652-6900 | This nonprofit serves Florida residents 60 years of age and up and is charged with helping them live as independently as their health and cognition allow. To this end, the AAASWFL connects Sarasota seniors with federally funded home health and personal care support, offers counseling on health insurance options, and more. |
| Meals on Wheels of Sarasota | 941-366-6693 | Volunteers from this local nonprofit provide seniors with free doorstep delivery of hot meals five times a week. In addition to the delivery service, MOW volunteers perform wellness checks to ensure that homebound, socially isolated seniors have a member of the community looking out for them. |
| Florida Senior Homestead Exemption | 941-861-8200 | Florida's homestead exemption works by allowing homeowners to exclude the first $25,000 of their primary residence's value when it comes to computing property tax. Seniors qualify for an extra exemption of up to $25,000 if their income is under $20,000 per year. |
| Bay Area Legal Services Senior Legal Helpline | 800-625-2257 | Based out of nearby Tampa, this pro bono law firm serves seniors and low-income residents throughout Sarasota County. Its lawyers can assist older adults who have questions about housing, family law, Social Security benefits and tax law relating to senior citizens. |
| Florida Alliance for Assistive Services & Technology | 954-320-6860 | FAAST provides free short-term loans of assistive devices to seniors throughout Florida. The technology on offer includes hearing aids, senior-friendly seating, communication tools and computer input devices. Seniors who can leave their homes can visit FAAST's demonstration center in nearby Fort Myers to try devices in person before setting up a loan. |
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – often times it’s up to their family to evaluate their need for help around the house. While no two situations are exactly alike, this checklist can help you and your loved ones determine when it’s time to start the search for a home care provider.
If you’ve determined that your loved one needs the assistance of a care provider in their home, it may be time for a difficult conversation. Handled correctly, however, this process can bring a family together and ensure that everyone’s concerns are addressed. Use this PDF as a starting point to help the conversation stay as positive and productive as possible.
Home Care
mkbchbum
5.0
Review of Visiting Angels Living Assistance
Visiting Angels has taking great care of my mother-in-law who has stage 4 Alzheimer's. Gives great relief to my father-in-law who has been her primary caregiver for the last 5 years
Provider response
We appreciate your kind review about your recent experience with Visiting Angels Senior Home Care Sarasota! If you have any further questions, please give us a call. We're always happy to help!
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cwarren
5.0
Review of Visiting Angels Living Assistance
Visiting Angels referred a wonderful caregiver to me for my grandmother. She's a great companion and helped my grandmother when she was unable to things herself. Would definitely use them again.
Provider response
Thank you for the kind words. We are happy the Caregiver we referred was a great match for your Grandmother.
Home Care
Andron M
5.0
Review of Comfort Keepers of Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice Florida
I was looking for quality of care and professional friendship with my caregivers and Comfort Keepers. Debbie B has worked so closely with me. Her warm personality and outstanding attention to my...
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