The 10 Best Home Care Agencies for Seniors in Venice, FL for 2024

The Caring 2022 Senior Living Report for Venice ranks the city as the 11th best place to live in Florida and 161st in the country. In addition to its famous beach, Venice appeals to seniors because of its small-town ambiance, numerous parks and ample outdoor activities, such as golfing and fishing. There are several hospitals in the area, including Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice and Sarasota Memorial Health Care Center at Venice. Seniors whose medical care can be delivered in their homes have many home health care agencies to choose from, while those who need nonmedical support, such as help bathing and dressing, can call on the region’s home care agencies. The median monthly fee for home care in Venice is $5,720 — about 16.7% above Florida’s average.

Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in Venice– complete with services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled resources to help seniors and their families to access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.

As Venice and North Port are only 25 minutes apart, the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey merges their home care cost data, resulting in a median fee of $5,720 per month. This is more than normal for Florida and the country, which have median fees of $4,767 and $4,957, respectively. Venice is costlier than nearby cities included in Genworth’s survey, such as Punta Gorda ($4,767) and Cape Coral ($5,196). It’s also more expensive when compared to inland and Atlantic Coast cities, including Sebring ($4,767) and Port St. Lucie ($4,671).

At $5,720, home care and home health care’s median is the same — although their services differ. The former is nonmedical (focusing on personal care assistance), while the latter is medical (such as physical therapy). Adult day care and assisted living provide home care-like services that aren’t one-on-one or provided at home, resulting in more affordable medians of $2,080 for the former and $4,145 for the latter. The nursing home median of $9,490 pays for near-hospital levels of medical care and is much more expensive than home health care.

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.

• Long-Term Care Insurance: Long-term care insurance covers expenses related to senior care, including in-home care. Depending on the policy type, beneficiaries may receive a cash payment to use towards long-term care or reimbursement for qualifying long-term care expenses. Note that there are limitations- typically a maximum benefit of $150 per day- and exact coverage terms vary depending on the exact policy, so always check the details.
• Medicare: Medicare does not cover in-home care because it is classified as custodial, or non-medical, care. However, some Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans, which offer expanded benefits, may cover in-home custodial care.
• Medicaid: Medicaid coverage of in-home care varies between different states because it is not a federally mandated benefit. Currently, all states cover some in-home care either through their standard Medicaid or a waiver program. The specific coverage rules are set individually by each state.
• Veterans’ Benefits: The Aid and Attendance benefit is a monthly cash payment that beneficiaries can use to pay for senior care, including in-home care services. To qualify for A&A, Veterans must already receive the VA pension and meet several additional requirements, including needing assistance with the activities of daily living. Contact the Department of Veterans Affairs to learn more.
• Reverse Mortgages: Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs) are federally insured loans that are available to homeowners age 62 and over. Reverse mortgages allow you to access a portion of your home’s equity in cash, tax free. Many seniors use reverse mortgages to finance their care expenses, including in-home care. Note that although there are no monthly payments due on reverse mortgage loans, borrowers do have to repay the loan once the last surviving homeowner passes away, moves, or sells the home.