The Best Independent Living Communities in Sarasota County, FL

"I've been to Sky Active The Venetian Gardens and it was a lovely place. It had a lovely setting. It was excellent. It was a beautiful tour, and I had a wonderful host. Eddie was very informative, very professional, very outgoing, and friendly. He too..."

"We visited the Seaside Springs Retirement Community. It's a very clean facility. We were able to have a Sunday brunch there. It was very good food. They have physical rehabilitation. They have exercise facilities. They have outdoor areas where you ca..."

"I like the location of Alderman Oaks Retirement Center. It was near the hospital and our physicians, so that was ideally located. You had the stores and other activities of Downtown Sarasota. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They were as good..."

"I toured Elison Assisted Living of Bella Vita. It was very nice and the people were very nice. The staff was excellent. The dining area looks nice. I just like the overall layout of it...."

Solea Wellen Park is a resort-style, 55+ Active Adult community in North Port, FL. This brand new community brings a maintenance-free lifestyle opportunity for those who are ready to live actively and without the everyday stresses of owning a home. Every corner of Solea, from the luxurious apartment home interiors to the vibrant community event spaces, was designed to foster comfort, convenience, and connection for every resident. Attend daily social events, reinvigorate in stylish surroundings, or discover shopping and entertainment near Solea and the larger Sarasota Bradenton area. No matter what you love, Solea empowers you to pursue it- while we worry about the rest.

"Aston Gardens At Pelican Pointe was a lovely place. I would consider going there. I like the fact that everybody looked happy and they were all friendly with each other as well as with the staff. The staff knew their names. They have a beautiful yard..."

"I toured Glenridge on Palmer Ranch's independent living. They offer a lot of different activities, and it's a big community, so there's a lot there. They even have a theater room, and they have shows and lectures there. They're open to the whole comm..."

"The people at Village On The Isle were very polite and answered my questions. I think I have all the information I need. The place was very nice and very well run. They had quite a few activities going on. The food was wonderful. The dining area was ..."

"I went to Jacaranda Trace, which has a variety of levels. You can go independent and move to the next level and then the next level. The main thing that they have that I'm still interested in at this point is a pool because the sister is disabled (wh..."

"I took a tour of Sunnyside Village's independent living. I also have a friend who lives there, and I visit her maybe once a month. They have extensive grounds. They also have a lot of independent duplex houses and apartments, so they have a lot of in..."

"My husband’s dad moved to Tuscan Gardens last week. He loves his room. The staff is attentive and responsive. Food is great. Dad is quite independent and sharp and he is happy he has moved here. We are very happy with our decision! And they have..."

"My husband is in Sarasota Bay Club skilled nursing. They're very good. The only downside is they don't take Medicare. It was out-of-pocket. The care is very good. It's very clean and easy to get around, and everyone is so helpful. His room is huge. I..."

"I can not recommend this facility highly enough - 10 stars! The facility is clean, the rooms are large and well maintained, the grounds are beautiful. However, it is the staff that sets The Fountains apart. Both of my parents lived at The Fountains t..."

"We toured the Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay. They took us on the whole thing. It's a huge place. They've kept updating. Some beautiful artists come in there and all the walls have nice art on them. They have lots of activities, and take you to some..."