Adult Family Care Home
5413 Hayden Blvd, Sarasota, FL, 34232
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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5413 Hayden Blvd, Sarasota, FL, 34232
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READ MOREIn 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.
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.
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
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
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.Â
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.
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.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Senior Friendship Center (SFC) Sarasota | (941) 955-2122 | The 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)963-5337 | A 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 Florida | Online | This 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)410-5663 | An 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)963-5337 | Another 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)414-2323 | Providing 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. |
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.
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Joyce
5
Review of SaraBella Senior Living
I toured SaraBella Senior Living. We were looking at a small one-bedroom, which was very lovely and very nice. Their facility is newer; it's only 3 or 4 years old. We liked that it was open when...
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