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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Sarasota County, FL

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Assisted living costs in Sarasota County average about $4,941 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 227 communities in Sarasota County. Our detailed directory has 6688 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Venice, Sarasota and Port Charlotte.

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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Our mother has received excellent care at the Argyle Care Home. Her physical and emotional needs are met on a daily basis by caring and competent caregivers. The home is friendly, clean and comfortable....
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.
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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.
Whispering Willows Assisted Living is a senior care home located in the lovely Hillsborough County, FL, community of Brandon. With slightly over 103,000 residents, Brandon offers urban amenities combined with a pleasant, subtropical climate. gold courses, parks, and other public green spaces...
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Cost of assisted living in Sarasota County, FL

The average cost of senior living in Sarasota County is $4,941 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Charlotte County, FL with an average of $4,146 per month.

Assisted living costs in Sarasota County, FL, vs. nearby counties

Sarasota County, FL
$4,941/mo

Assisted living costs in Sarasota County, FL, vs. state and national averages

Sarasota County, FL
$4,941/mo
$4,853/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Sarasota County, FL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,941/mo
$5,414/mo

Assisted living costs in Sarasota County, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,258/mo
Studio
$4,223/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,915/mo

Senior living costs in Sarasota County 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: Sarasota County, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSarasota County, FLFloridaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,941/mo$4,853/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,414/mo$5,704/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$4,082/mo$3,640/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Sarasota County, FL:$4,941/mo
Florida:$4,853/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Sarasota County, FL:$5,414/mo
Florida:$5,704/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Sarasota County, FL:$4,082/mo
Florida:$3,640/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Sarasota County, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Sarasota County 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 Sarasota County, FL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Sarasota County 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 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Sarasota County, FL$5,165/mo$4,902/mo+5.4%
Florida$4,661/mo$4,519/mo+3.1%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Sarasota County, FL
2024 average cost:$5,165/mo
2023 average cost:$4,902/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
Florida
2024 average cost:$4,661/mo
2023 average cost:$4,519/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
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2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Sarasota County, 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 Sarasota County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Sarasota County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Sarasota County

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.

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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American House Sarasota

4.0
The stairways aren't very attractive, the elevators could get cleaned more frequently. Most of the meals are very good. There are not a lot of activities in house. They have outings two days per week, plus church on Sundays. At American House, they put out a schedule once per month and put it on ...
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Sarasota County review score based on 1,405 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 1405 reviews of 227 Sarasota County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sarasota County 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

Sarasota County review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Sarasota County, FL227 facilities
8.4
Manatee County, FL453 facilities
9.1

Review subcategories for Sarasota County 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 1,405 reviews of 227 Sarasota County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Sarasota County 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.
Sarasota County, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
3.4
Friendliness
3.7
3.5
Care services
3.4
3.2
Staff
3.6
3.4
Meals & dining
3.3
3.1
Activities
3.4
3.1
Value for cost*
3.4
3.1
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Sarasota County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sarasota County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sarasota 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 Sarasota County 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 Sarasota County 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
63%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
59.9%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.4%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.6%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
46.7%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.8%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.8%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.4%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sarasota County 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 Sarasota County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sarasota County, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40.5%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.9%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.9%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sarasota County 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 Sarasota County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sarasota County, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
39.6%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.6%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
52%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.4%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Sarasota County 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 Sarasota County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sarasota County, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.1%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
44.1%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.9%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sarasota County 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 Sarasota County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sarasota County, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
54.6%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.7%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.8%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.6%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.8%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.6%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.2%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.6%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.5%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.6%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
58.1%
48%
Dances
Dances
42.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.3%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sarasota County

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 Sarasota County protect seniors.
Learn about Florida assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Grand Villa of Englewood, Bayshore Guest Home and Gardens and Grand Villa of Sarasota are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Sarasota County, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 227 assisted living facilities near Sarasota County, Florida. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Sarasota County, Florida are Dorothy Cares ALF, LLC., Grand Villa of Englewood and The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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