La Paloma Assisted Living
880 East Baffin Drive, Venice, FL, 34293
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Highly recommended family atmosphere. ..."
READ MOREEnglewood has a good selection of assisted living facilities, which support seniors who need a little help with daily tasks. Staff at these facilities provide help with medication, meal preparation, mobility and chores, making it easier for seniors to keep up with their hobbies and social lives. In Englewood, seniors pay $3,938 per month for this type of care.
This guide discusses the costs of assisted living and other types of care in Englewood. It also covers the pros and cons of living in the city as well as the resources available to local seniors.
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880 East Baffin Drive, Venice, FL, 34293
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Highly recommended family atmosphere. ..."
READ MORE1782 Coconut Drive, Venice, FL, 34293
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother is at French Blossoms. We are just very happy with the care that she's getting, with the physical care, the food, and the medical attention. My mother has thrived there. It has personal care because it's so small and has a homey atmosphere...."
READ MORE2901 Jacaranda Blvd, Venice, FL, 34293
4.0
(11 reviews)
"Gardens of Venice is very beautiful. It's outstanding, and the people are super nice. I have no problems here. I'm in a studio apartment with a walk-in bathroom and shower. The dining area is real nice, and the food's good. They have a salon, books, ..."
READ MORE512 Bayshore Road, Nokomis, FL, 34275
4.5
(4 reviews)
"My dad is going to a small residence like a small private house. This one is called Bayshore Guest Home, and it is in Nokomis. I'm looking at the small assisted living facility that is actually run out of people's homes. He is going to go there at th..."
READ MORE6235 Hoffman Street, North Port, FL, 34287
4.7
(3 reviews)
"My mother signed up here. She liked that it was updated, it had a nice large dining room, and the people were very friendly. It's big, and it's modern. It had a huge lanai on the back. The staff during the tour was very nice. They have transportation..."
READ MORE200 Nassau St N, Venice, FL, 34285
4.0
(4 reviews)
"I really like Venice Center. Both the people that were living and the people that were doing various things while I was there seemed to be very well supervised and taken care of. I also like the layout. It is an older building, but the location of it..."
READ MORE441 Bayshore Drive, Venice, FL, 34285
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Mary's On Bayshore has a very nice atmosphere. It seems like they have caring people and nice facilities. It is on a small side. The house is well maintained. ..."
READ MORE350 Magnolia Road, Venice, FL, 34293
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Two days ago, I visited Magnolia Gardens. It was a very small facility and very home-like with a very nice atmosphere. The food was basically individually prepared, so they could accomodate anything that I preferred, and that’s very nice. However, th..."
READ MORE336 Monet Drive, Nokomis, FL, 34275
"An ALF can be an attractive alternative to expensive nursing home care, if you ore loved one does not need skilled nursing care. An ALF al..."
READ MORE321 Harbor Drive, Venice, FL, 34285
513 Menendez St, Venice, FL, 34285
2820 Pan American Blvd, North Port, FL, 34287
"Sit back and relax. At Sweetwater Oaks of North Port, Florida we’ll make sure all of your unique needs are taken care of. A retirement home ..."
READ MOREIn Englewood and the rest of Florida, assisted living and other long-term care communities are governed by the Agency for Health Care Administration. This agency screens care home staff and protects residents from fraud and abuse.
Englewood’s seniors pay an average of $3,938 per month for assisted living services. According to Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey, this is more expensive than the state median of $3,700. However, assisted living in Englewood is cheaper than the national average of $4,300.
Compared to many Florida cities, Englewood has relatively high assisted living prices at $3,938. Costs in Tampa are much lower, at $3,225 per month. In Miami, seniors pay around $3,500. Assisted living in Orlando is on par with the state median of $3,700. Jacksonville is more expensive, averaging $4,150 per month.
Englewood
$3,938
Florida
$3,700
The United States
$4,300
Tampa
$3,225
Miami
$3,500
Orlando
$3,700
Jacksonville
$4,150
Seniors may also be interested in comparing the costs of the other types of long-term care available in Englewood. Adult day health care is the most affordable option. Though prices are not available for Decatur, the state average is $1,408. Home health aides and homemaker services are slightly more expensive, averaging $4,576 per month. A semiprivate room in a nursing home averages $9,125 per month, while a private room costs around $10,342.
Homemaker Services
$4,576
Home Health Aide
$4,576
Assisted Living Facility
$3,938
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,125
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$10,342
Note: Data for Englewood was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Punta Gorda, was used instead.
Seniors in Englewood who receive income from Social Security may be eligible for the Optional State Supplement. Financial assistance is also available to seniors in assisted living through the Assistive Care Services waiver or the Medicaid Long-Term Care Program.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Florida page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.
Englewood has a range of charities and social service programs that offer assistance to older adults. These can range from personal enrichment to help finding placement in long-term care.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida | (866) 413-5337 | This Area Agency on Aging runs the SHINE Medicare Counseling program, which helps seniors learn about and access financial assistance for long-term care and medical services. Healthy aging programs are also available, including chronic disease management and fall prevention courses. This agency also runs an elder abuse hotline for victims of neglect, financial exploitation or mistreatment. |
Legal Aid of Manasota | (941) 366-0038 | This non-profit legal aid society offers a range of free legal services of use to older adults. This includes assistance with creating wills and care directives as well as advocacy in cases of consumer fraud or elder abuse. Attorneys here can also help seniors who have been denied health insurance, benefits or health care. |
Sarasota County Veterans Services | (941) 861-8387 | Here, veterans can get help applying for various federal and state benefit programs, ranging from discount cards to life insurance. This body also runs transportation services to nearby VA hospitals and medical centers. |
Englewood-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Florida are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Florida page for more information about these laws.
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Jack
5
Review of Grand Villa of Englewood
I loved Grand Villa of Englewood. I would recommend that to anybody who had to put their family in an assisted living. It was a wonderful place. It was very clean and bright. The people that worked...
Assisted Living
Tabitha1842
5
Review of Grand Villa of Englewood
The community at Grand Villa of Englewood focuses on quality senior living. They are fortunate enough to allow residents to transition from independent living too assisted living, and then assisted...
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sjr123
5
Review of Grand Villa of Englewood
Really enjoyed the tour today. Very informative and knowledgeble. I liked the idea that everything was all outside.