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READ MOREVenice, Florida, is a small city on Florida’s Gulf Coast. In 2021, it had a population of 24,634, of whom 62% were seniors aged 65 and older. It’s an excellent retirement location; in addition to its older population, Venice has a variety of other appealing benefits for seniors, including a warm year-round climate and great health care facilities, as well as home care agencies and assisted living facilities that offer care services to seniors.
Assisted living is a good option for seniors who no longer feel comfortable living at home independently but don’t require 24/7 medical support. Assisted living typically includes services such as personal care, meal preparation, laundry and medication management. In Venice, seniors pay slightly less for assisted living than the national average and slightly more than the average for the state of Florida.
This guide offers an overview of assisted living in Venice, including costs and how they compare with the costs in neighboring cities and the state and national averages. It also covers payment options and lists useful support agencies and resources available.
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Assisted living facilities in Florida are licensed and regulated by the Agency for Health Care Administration, Bureau of Health Facilities Regulation. The agency issues licenses and permits to long-term care facilities, including assisted living facilities. It carries out inspections to ensure facilities comply with regulations, and it issues warnings to any facilities that aren’t in compliance.
The average price of assisted living care in Venice is $4,145 per month. However, this can vary depending on the location of the community and the amenities and services offered.Â
The cost of assisted living in Venice is $145 more expensive than the state average but $355 less expensive than the national average. The price of care varies across the state; in Tampa, the cost of care is cheaper than average at $3,350. One of the most affordable cities for care is Lakeland, where seniors pay around $3,300 per month, while one of the least affordable is Miami, where seniors pay around $4,385 for assisted living care. In Orlando, the average price of care is the same as the state average.Â
Venice
$4,145
Florida
$4,000
United States
$4,500
Tampa
$3,350
Orlando
$4,000
Miami
$4,385
Lakeland
$3,300
Seniors have access to other types of care in Venice. The most affordable option for seniors who only require weekday care is adult day health care, which costs around $2,080 per month. For seniors who prefer to continue living at home, in-home care and home health care both cost around $5,720 per month. The most expensive and most complete type of care is nursing home care, where a semiprivate room typically costs around $9,490.
In-Home Care
$5,720
Home Health Care
$5,720
Adult Day Health Care
$2,080
Assisted Living Facility
$4,145
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.
Seniors in Venice have access to agencies that can offer support services and programs. The following lists resources that can connect seniors and their loved ones to financial advisers, counselors and information specialists.Â
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (850) 414-2323 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program advocates for seniors in long-term care, including assisted living communities. The ombudsmen visit the communities to deal with any problems residents have, such as elder abuse and payment issues. They also educate residents, staff and families on rights and the types of problems that can arise. |
Veterans Service Office | (941)Â 861-3047 | The Venice VA Office operates by appointment only. It offers a variety of services to veterans and their families, including assistance with accessing veterans benefits such as pensions and burial benefits. The office also provides mental health services, treating needs such as substance abuse and PTSD, and offers assistance with medication management and transportation. |
Bay Area Legal Services | (800) 625-2257 | This organization provides free civil legal aid to low-income residents, including those in Sarasota County. The office is open Monday through Friday by appointment only. It provides both a seniors legal helpline for those over 60 and a veteran legal helpline. The office deals with issues such as special help for seniors, abuse protection and guardianship. |
Senior Friendship Centers of Venice | (941) 584-0075 | The Senior Friendship Centers of Venice offer a variety of services to local seniors. The welcoming community hosts dance classes, exercise classes and games of bingo. There is also a library and thrift store on site. Seniors must pay an annual membership fee of $99, but scholarships are available. |
Venice 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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