Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Sarasota, FL below include 47 memory care communities with 758 reviews. On average in Sarasota, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.2 out of 5 stars.
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CARING STARS WINNER
3271 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL 34231
4.5
(46 reviews)
"My mother has been a resident here for a year. All the staff whom I have interacted with have been caring and helpful. In particular, Lauren W. has gone above and beyond to make my mother feel at home and to assist her in many ways. I think they h..."
$4,570
730 South Osprey Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236
4.6
(16 reviews)
"We toured the Grand Villa of Sarasota and were very impressed. We had a wonderful tour. The woman who showed us around was wonderful. It was very nice. We really enjoyed it. Everything looked wonderful and the rooms were nice sized...."
$10,000
CARING STARS WINNER
5311 Proctor Rd., Sarasota, FL 34233
4.5
(17 reviews)
"HarborChase of Sarasota is amazing, just way too expensive. This is like a five-star facility. It's a very high-end facility. It is beautiful and immaculate. It smells good. It's the Tiffany's of retail versus Target. The facility is gorgeous. The st..."
$5,895
CARING STARS WINNER
8450 McIntosh Road, Sarasota, FL 34238
4.7
(10 reviews)
"I was very impressed when I visited Deer Creek Sarasota. The residents all look very happy, the place is well maintained and beautiful, and everyone I met was super caring and helpful...."
$4,215
5509 Swift Rd, Sarasota, FL 34231
4.6
(11 reviews)
"Arden Courts has been a good fit for my husband. He's been there for almost 2 months. While the rooms are very small, to my surprise my husband doesn't spend much time in his room. He enjoys walking around the garden in the backyard. It was designed ..."
$6,400
CARING STARS WINNER
3749 Sarasota Square Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238
4.1
(29 reviews)
"My parents-in-law will move to Heron Club at Prestancia. My mother-in-law will be in memory care and my father-in-law will be under hospice. The staff is great. It's very well maintained and it's very clean and their apartment is huge. They have a hu..."
$4,025
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PROMOTION!
2186 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota, FL 34239
4.2
(18 reviews)
"I moved to Brookdale Sarasota Midtown. Everything has been pretty nice here. The staff is good. The food is good. It's a good facility...."
$3,910
3221 Fruitville Rd., Sarasota, FL 34237
4.1
(27 reviews)
"My husband stayed in Heron House for 5 days for respite. They did a lovely job, they were lovely, lovely people. Uniformly outstanding, caring, proficient, and professional. I was very impressed. Great communication skills. It was just altogether an ..."
$3,150
PROMOTION!
5501 Swift Road, Sarasota, FL 34231
3.8
(28 reviews)
"I toured Brookdale Phillippi Creek. The staff members were helpful. Everything was updated. The rooms were more modern and fairly spacious as long as it wasn't the small room, like the studio room. The other rooms for other activities and amenities w..."
$3,795
PROMOTION!
5111 Palmer Ranch Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34238
3.8
(23 reviews)
"My dad stayed at Brookdale Palmer Ranch extended rehab for about 2 months after a fall that resulted in a pelvic fracture. The care he received was excellent, PT 5 days a week and attentive nursing. They got him back to weight bearing faster than exp..."
$300
2250 Jesus Way, Sarasota, FL 34240
3.4
(9 reviews)
"The Fountains of Hope Assisted Living and Memory Care was more institutional than the others. There were a lot of people, a lot of rooms, and a lot of hallways. My dad would have been confused and walking all over the place. They're really sweet, tho..."
$3,850
5750 Honore Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34233
4.5
(2 reviews)
"I like Angels Senior Living at Sarasota. I like its location and cleanliness. The staff members were nice; I liked them. The facility itself was very clean...."
$3,950
2630 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
3.6
(3 reviews)
"My mom has been at Liana for over year. I couldn't be more pleased with the care she receives. The staff are so kind and caring. The personal attn my mom receives has been a blessing. The meals are delicious, and healthy. This is a very clean, safe..."
$6,000
4151 Ashton Road, Sarasota, FL 34233
4.5
(16 reviews)
"Ashton Place is unique and special, because the people who work there are unique and special themselves. The owner, Paul, is an amazingly compassionate individual who is almost always at the facility and can often be found in the midst of the busiest..."
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1900 Phillippi Shores Drive, Sarasota, FL 34231
4.5
(13 reviews)
"When we went to Inspired Living at Sarasota, we liked that it was not a hard sale pitch. We sat and had lunch together with the sales director, and we had conversations. We talked about our mother-in-law, and as we talked, she was telling us what the..."
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1951 N. Honore Ave, Sarasota, FL 34235
4.1
(28 reviews)
"I like that Aviva Senior Living is clean and that it doesn't smell. I like the idea of living in a community like that. They have a library, a hair salon, and a swimming pool. The staff who gave the tour was friendly. The dining area looked nice. It ..."
$3,225
5650 Gantt Rd., Sarasota, FL 34233
5.0
(4 reviews)
"My mom moved to SaraBella Senior Living. I really am happy with it. One of the things that made me happiest was not only because it is close to my house, the staff is really caring, and I can tell the difference if they are or are not. They've really..."
$5,050
7230 University Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34240
5.0
(3 reviews)
"We toured Grand Living at Lakewood Ranch. We would have taken it in a heartbeat. It had what we liked, but it cost $8,000 a month. We can't afford that, but for somebody who has money, that will not be a problem with them. It is an excellent place. T..."
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4450 8th St, Sarasota, FL 34232
3.7
(8 reviews)
"I have a friend that lives here whom I try to visit monthly. They recently gave the facility a much needed facelift with new paint and decor that makes it look open and inviting. They also have new management who are very attentive and clearly workin..."
$2,700
5851 N. Honore Ave, Sarasota, FL 34243
4.3
(3 reviews)
"My husband will be moving in. It's small, and they seem to be a caring bunch of people. The staff was very helpful. I think the room is going to be just right. The people are nice, and they have a lot of activities...."
$4,100
Memory Care
ReviewerFC020225A
4.0
Review of Brookdale Sarasota Midtown
We ended up selecting Brookdale Sarasota Midtown. It was unique in offering a transitional unit for higher-functioning memory care patients. We thought, given my mother-in-law's state of dementia...
Memory Care
Brian
1.0
Review of The Fountains of Hope Assisted Living and Memory Care
My wife was a resident of The Fountains of Hope Assisted Living and Memory Care. They didn't treat my wife well. They don't know how to deal with mentally ill people there. Some of the staff were...
Memory Care
DC.12
5.0
Review of The Fountains of Hope Assisted Living and Memory Care
The Fountains of Hope Assisted Living and Memory Care was more institutional than the others. There were a lot of people, a lot of rooms, and a lot of hallways. My dad would have been confused and...
At $5,181 per month, Sarasota is slightly more expensive than the Florida state average of $5,000 per month but more affordable than the national median of $5,625 per month. Nearby in Tampa, memory care is around $1,000 cheaper per month at $4,187. Cape Coral Area and Miami are both more expensive than Sarasota at $5,417 and $5,481 per month. At $6,625, Naples is the most expensive city in the state for memory care.
Sarasota
$5,181
Florida
$5,000
The United States
$5,625
Tampa
$4,187
Cape Coral Area
$5,417
Miami
$5,481
Naples
$6,625
According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey, the average cost of memory care in Sarasota is $5,181 per month. The average cost of memory care is 20-30% more than assisted living care and it is often offered as an extra service at Assisted Living Facilities. Therefore the following memory care figures have been calculated by adding 25% to the assisted living figures.
In Sarasota there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, Memory Care in Florida page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Florida page.
For seniors in Sarasota, there are a variety of other long-term care options available. At $2,080, Adult Day Health Care is the most affordable option for seniors who only require assistance during the weekdays. For those who prefer to stay in the comfort of their own home, there are homemaker services and home health aides available, both for an average of $5,720 per month. There are also nursing homes, which provide 24/7 medical care and cost on average $9,490 per month for a semi-private room and $10,615 for a private room.
Homemaker Services
$5,720
Home Health Aide
$5,720
Adult Day Health Care
$2,080
Assisted Living Facility
$4,145
Memory Care
$5,181
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,490
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$10,615
Note: Data for Sarasota was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, North Port Area, was used instead.
Seniors have access to free resources in the Sarasota area for Alzheimer’s and dementia care, legal issues and social interaction. Below are a few popular programs.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Gulf Coast Chapter | (800) 272-3900 | The Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association serves 16 counties in the Gulf Coast of Florida. It provides education and support related to Alzheimer's and dementia, including community education programs that are one-hour interactive programs, and education classes related to optimum diet and nutrition for brain health. There are also Early Stage Services, where information and support about early-stage dementia are provided by telephone, email or by private consultations. It also has fundraising events to raise money for Alzheimer's research. |
| Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida | (239) 652-6900 | The Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida is a nonprofit organization that serves older adults and people with disabilities across seven counties. It aims to improve social and health services, administer programs and to raise funds. There is an Alzheimer's Disease Initiative, funded by a State of Florida grant, which provides support for seniors with Alzheimer's and their family members. |
| Senior Friendship Centers | (941) 955 - 2122 | Senior Friendship Centers of Sarasota are fun communities where seniors can get together to take classes, play cards, socialize and learn about healthy aging. It offers one-on-one help with accessing federal assistance programs such as free legal aid and tax preparation through AARP. |
In Florida, memory care facilities are overseen by The Long Term Care Services Unit, which is within the Division of Health Quality Assurance for The Agency for Health Care Administration. It is in charge of licensing, certifying and regulating various health care providers and long-term care providers, including memory care facilities and ensuring they comply with the laws and regulations.
Tallahassee Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Florida are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Florida page for more information about these laws.
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