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Assisted living costs in Longboat Key average about $4,503 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 50 communities in Longboat Key. Our detailed directory has 981 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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My mother is at Sunny Bower and she loves the place! She's always clean. She's not afraid of the staff like at her last facility. They are amazing. The food is home-cooked right in front of everybody. They...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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I liked this place a lot. It was very small very labor intensive place, they had a lot of helpers and they were very kind and respected the peoples. They treated him was very well. It was not as regemented...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Select Group Homes Inc Select Group Homes Inc is a group home located in Bradenton, Florida, in Manatee County. A pleasant and relaxing group home setting, Select Group Homes Inc is an excellent choice for your new home. Bradenton is a constantly growing city, with friendly residents, and lots...
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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, 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, 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.
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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.
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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, 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.
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What we like the most about the community is the kindness and compassion the staff have towards the residents. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so...
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
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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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Bradenton Palms Assisted Living Facility is a residential care home for seniors located in the city of Bradenton, Florida in Manatee County. This city has numerous cultural and recreation sites for residents and visitors to enjoy. There are several parks in Bradenton that allow residents to hike,...
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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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Longboat Key, FL

The average cost of senior living in Longboat Key is $4,503 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Seminole, FL with an average of $3,830 per month.

Assisted living costs in Longboat Key, FL, vs. nearby cities

Longboat Key, FL
$4,503/mo
$4,655/mo

Assisted living costs in Longboat Key, FL, vs. state and national averages

Longboat Key, FL
$4,503/mo
$4,639/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in Longboat Key, FL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,503/mo
$4,576/mo

Assisted living costs in Longboat Key, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,578/mo
Private
$6,000/mo
Studio
$4,210/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,561/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,187/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,331/mo

Senior living costs in Longboat Key vs. state and 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 destination: Longboat Key, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLongboat Key, FLFloridaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,503/mo$4,639/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,576/mo$5,341/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$4,329/mo$4,993/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Longboat Key, FL:$4,503/mo
Florida:$4,639/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Longboat Key, FL:$4,576/mo
Florida:$5,341/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Longboat Key, FL:$4,329/mo
Florida:$4,993/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Longboat Key, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Longboat Key and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Longboat Key, FL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Longboat Key have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Longboat Key, FL$3,932/mo$3,804/mo+3.4%
Florida$4,519/mo$4,316/mo+4.7%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Longboat Key, FL
2024 average cost:$3,932/mo
2023 average cost:$3,804/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
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2024 average cost:$4,519/mo
2023 average cost:$4,316/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
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2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Longboat Key, FL

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Longboat Key.

What families are saying about assisted living in Longboat Key

Recent reviews for assisted living in Longboat Key

Windsor Reflections Memory Care in Lakewood Ranch, FL

5.0
My husband been a resident for 16 months. He is treated with care and respect. If I have a concern, its addressed in a timely manner. Staff members in all departments take a personal interest.

Westminster Suncoast, a CCRC in Saint Petersburg, FL

4.9
Friendliness is one of their most outstanding features. Little bobbles and bumps happen, but all in all, Mom's been very pleased with them. She's getting ready to switch from assisted living to independent living, and she wanted to stay at Westminster Suncoast. One challenge that for some ...
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The Fountains of Hope in Sarasota, FL

4.0
They have recently gone through some changes but I'm happy to say they are all for the better. They currently have a very caring staff. Now they just need more residents! My mother is 100, and says her caretakers are very nice to her.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Many reviews mention the kind and attentive nature of the staff at various communities. For example, at Woodlands Village, they go above and beyond to help residents and their families, and at The Windsor of Bradenton, staff members are always available and accommodating. Families express ap ...
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Varied and engaging activities. Residents find enjoyment in the wide range of activities offered at various communities. For instance, at Woodlands Village, they organize movie nights, museum outings, and gardening classes, while at The Windsor of Bradenton, they have regular trivia nights, outings to pools, and hikes. At ...
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Thoughtful and clean living spaces. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, whether it's for the common areas or private rooms. At The Windsor of Bradenton, they take pride in their bright and open living spaces, while at Brookdale Palma Sola, the rooms are described as lovely and well-maint ...
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Comforting and supportive community atmosphere. Residents find comfort in the close-knit community atmosphere at various facilities. For example, at Summerfield Senior Living, it's a tight-knit community with friendly residents and staff, while at The Windsor of Bradenton, the staff and residents are described as caring and supportive. At ...
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Quality and diverse dining experiences. Throughout reviews, the quality of the food and dining experiences stand out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Woodlands Village, the food is said to be good with a nice variety, while at The Windsor of Bradenton, the chef accommodates individual p ...
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Personalized and compassionate care. Reviews contain many mentions of the compassionate and attentive care that residents receive at various communities. For example, at Heron House, the care is described as supportive and encouraging, while at Élan Manatee Assisted Living and Memory Care, the staff is praised for their patienc ...
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Longboat Key review score based on 263 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 263 reviews of 40 Longboat Key assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Longboat Key review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Longboat Key review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Longboat Key, FL40 facilities
8.1
Bradenton Beach, FL35 facilities
8.2
Sarasota, FL72 facilities

Review subcategories for Longboat Key assisted living

When assisted living 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 263 reviews of 40 Longboat Key assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Longboat Key resident and family assisted living 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.
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Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
3.8
3.7
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
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3.7
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Longboat Key assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Longboat Key assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Longboat Key, 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 Longboat Key assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Longboat Key that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
57.5%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.5%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.5%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Longboat Key assisted living

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 Longboat Key Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.5%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.5%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Longboat Key assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Longboat Key partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Longboat Key, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.5%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
47.5%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Longboat Key assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Longboat Key communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Longboat Key, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Longboat Key assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Longboat Key offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Longboat Key, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.5%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
42.5%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.5%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Longboat Key

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Longboat Key protect seniors.
Learn about Florida assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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