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Photo of Inspired Living at Sarasota
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I chose Inspired Living at Sarasota for my loved one because of their lovely outdoors. the individual rooms were big and the community seemed to be well run. unfortunately, my loved one was only able to stay...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Located just off the South Tamiami Trail, Inspired Living at Sarasota provides personalized care with assisted living services specifically designed for those with Alzheimer's disease, dementia or other memory impairments. Residents are truly at the center of their care, forming the foundation...
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Great; well managed and friendly.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Preserve is an amenity-rich senior living community in an intimate, boutique-style setting, providing progressive, comprehensive care and personalized service delivered with exceptional hospitality.The Preserve is part of Hope Preserve, a newly developed health care network of providers...
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I am currently a resident at Seaside at Fort Myers and my experience at this facility has been good. The staff is nice and passionate. The cleanliness and friendliness is good. The care services, value for...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Experience Senior Care at Seaside at Fort MyersNestled in a spot known for sandy beaches, fresh seafood, and shopping in Fort Myers, Florida, Seaside at Fort Myers stands out as a premier assisted senior living community. Just a short drive from Sarasota, our senior housing offers a blend of...
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Mom is a professional complainer :-) but The Springs has been fabulous working with her and us to insure her safety and well-being!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Springs offers assisted living on a month-to-month private pay basis. This gives you the flexibility to experience Shell Point’s assisted living services on your terms. Welcome HomeFriends and family are always welcome at The Springs. In addition to each resident’s private apartment, intimate...
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We chose Discovery Village at Sarasota Bay because they have 24 hour nursing which was very important for us. There is not someone just on call - they are present in the building at all times. The facility...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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I'm not all that pleased about the head nursing department, I've been calling to see how my mother is doing and it always goes to voicemail. I leave a message and know one calls back.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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We toured with [Name Removed] and met with[Name Removed] and decided to move my sister into highpoint. They were so amazing and you can tell it all comes from the heart. I have been very impressed with the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Photo of Sandhill Gardens Retirement Center
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This is a stunning community. The staff were nice and friendly. Mom liked living here, however they are not a locked community so she was not able to stay here. ThIs is a big community that offers...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Harborview Acres, is an intimate community offering spacious rooms of luxury. We have private or semi-private, 1 bedroom and Studio apartments available. Besides receiving the best care, nearby you will find shopping centers, beautiful beaches, Peace River, and Stone Crabs Stadium!
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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They were great. super and very compassionate. I would recommend to anyone who needs elder care. The staff were super, the food is phenomenal and the dining staff were the best and you can see they loved the...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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It is nice to see that my father is in a very clean community. He is very happy with the meals with a lot of variety. He is trying to get more involved with the great activities. The staff is wonderful and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of Sunny Hills Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Sunny Hills of Sebring
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of memory care in De Soto County, FL

The average cost of senior living in Florida is $5,704 per month as compared to $6,999 in the United States.

Memory care costs in De Soto County, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,338/mo
Studio
$5,912/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,132/mo

Senior living costs in Florida vs. national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeFloridaU.S.Cost difference
Memory Care$5,704/mo$6,999/mo18.5% below national median
Assisted Living$4,853/mo$5,830/mo16.8% below national median
Independent Living$3,640/mo$3,520/mo3.4% above national median
Memory Care
Florida:$5,704/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:18.5% below national median
Assisted Living
Florida:$4,853/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:16.8% below national median
Independent Living
Florida:$3,640/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:3.4% above national median
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What families are saying about memory care in De Soto County

Recent reviews for memory care in De Soto County

The Windsor of Venice

4.6
My loved one was previously a resident at The Windsor of Venice and the overall experience was great. The Memory Care section was awesome. The staff was amazing about taking care of my loved one! I would recommend this facility to others.

Sun Towers in Sun City Center, FL

5.0
The service was outstanding because [of] the personnel [was] outstanding. The personnel [was] outstanding because the supervisory and management was outstanding.

Arabella Garden in Venice, FL

4.9
My mother has been at Venice Green Village for over a year. It gives me peace if mind to know my mother is being well cared for. Her health has actually improved now that she's eating better and gets her medication at the proper times.

De Soto County review score based on 1,208 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 1208 reviews of 161 De Soto County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The De Soto County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

De Soto County review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
De Soto County, FL161 facilities
9.2
8.4

Review subcategories for De Soto County memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 1,208 reviews of 161 De Soto County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare De Soto County resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
De Soto County, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
3.8
Friendliness
3.9
3.9
Care services
3.6
3.6
Staff
3.8
3.7
Meals & dining
3.6
3.5
Activities
3.6
3.4
Value for cost*
3.6
3.5
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De Soto County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in De Soto County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in De Soto County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in De Soto County memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in De Soto County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
De Soto County, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.4%
63.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.8%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
99.4%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
69.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50.9%
28.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99.4%
89.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.4%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.7%
69.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in De Soto County memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of De Soto County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
De Soto County, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.5%
72.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.4%
45.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.4%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.8%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in De Soto County memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of De Soto County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
De Soto County, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.6%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60.2%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
55.9%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50.9%
50.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
37.3%
22.5%
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Availability of select dining options in De Soto County memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of De Soto County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
De Soto County, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.8%
32%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.1%
40%
Room service
Room service
54%
37.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.7%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in De Soto County memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in De Soto County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
De Soto County, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
67.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50.9%
33.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41%
28.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.9%
53.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.3%
51%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.2%
59.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.5%
39.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.8%
35.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.5%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.7%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
65.8%
47.1%
Dances
Dances
47.8%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.5%
22.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65.2%
46.1%
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State regulations for memory care in De Soto County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Florida memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in De Soto County protect seniors.
Learn about Florida memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Arcadia Oaks Assisted Living, Grand Villa of Englewood and The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch are the top-rated memory care facilities near De Soto County, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 186 memory care facilities near De Soto County, Florida. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in De Soto County, Florida are Grand Villa of Englewood, The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch and Bayshore Guest Home and Gardens. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 186 memory care facilities near you in De Soto County, Florida typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in De Soto County, Florida, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in De Soto County, Florida, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
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