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Assisted living costs in Utopia average about $4,529 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 44 communities in Utopia. Our detailed directory has 911 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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They are very friendly and they always remember my loved on when she goes for her respite stays. I would recommend them to friends and family. I'm very satisfied with this caring and friendly facility.
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.
DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community is all about Living the Life and what better place to do just that than in the quaint, metropolitan city of Sarasota, Florida. DeSoto Palm's mediterranean style compliments the tropical living of Sarasota and is located just 10 miles from the beautiful white...
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55 Floor plans available
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Aravilla has all you would hope for and expect in a caring and efficiently run facility. The staff are are helpful and quickly get to know the newbie. I would definitely recommend Aravilla to anyone who is...
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.
Aravilla Sarasota is a unique independent assisted living community with private apartments ranging from studios to two bedroom two baths units.We have wonderful views, a pool to relax in or enjoy the aqua-therapy classes.Aside from healthcare and compassion, we are known for our delicious menu...
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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.
Live in the shade of excellence.81 Oaks Senior Living was created just for you. Our holistic approach to wellness and our personalized approach to assisted living and memory care means you’ll be living a life that reflects your standards, your desires and your schedule. From our Signature...
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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.
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, 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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The care at this community is good. The staff is caring and attentive. The community is clean and offers a good environment for the residents. They offer the residents activities. We would recommend this...
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.
We are a family owned facility and opened in 1996. We built the building and I am an accessible on site owner and an LPN. Tour some corporate facilities and then ours. Our continuity, long term staff, culture and consistent improvement in all aspects of what we do has resulted in a product that...
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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.
Photo of Lakehouse West
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, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Wynwood of Sarasota
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.

Cost of assisted living in Utopia, FL

The average cost of senior living in Utopia is $4,529 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Zolfo Springs, FL with an average of $3,415 per month.

Assisted living costs in Utopia, FL, vs. nearby cities

Utopia, FL
$4,529/mo
$4,655/mo

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

Utopia, FL
$4,529/mo
$4,639/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in Utopia, FL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,529/mo
$4,657/mo

Assisted living costs in Utopia, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,115/mo
Studio
$5,308/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,597/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,579/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,915/mo

Senior living costs in Utopia 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: Utopia, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeUtopia, FLFloridaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,529/mo$4,639/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,657/mo$5,341/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$4,303/mo$4,993/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Utopia, FL:$4,529/mo
Florida:$4,639/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Utopia, FL:$4,657/mo
Florida:$5,341/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Utopia, FL:$4,303/mo
Florida:$4,993/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Utopia, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Utopia 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.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Utopia, FL$5,338/mo$4,682/mo+14.0%
Florida$4,519/mo$4,316/mo+4.7%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Utopia, FL
2024 average cost:$5,338/mo
2023 average cost:$4,682/mo
Percent change:+14.0%
Florida
2024 average cost:$4,519/mo
2023 average cost:$4,316/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
National
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 Utopia, 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 Utopia.

What families are saying about assisted living in Utopia

Recent reviews for assisted living in Utopia

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.

Venice Green Village

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.

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

Warm and friendly staff. Numerous reviews remark on the kindness and welcoming nature of staff members at communities like Sarabella Senior Living, Brookdale Phillippi Creek, and Grand Villa of Sarasota, making residents and their families feel at home.
Delicious and varied meals. Many residents appreciate the quality and variety of meals offered at their communities, such as Aravilla Sarasota Independent Assisted Living, Heron House, and Brookdale Colonial Park, where the chefs cater to individual preferences and dietary restrictions.
Engaging and diverse activities. Residents enjoy the wide range of activities provided at communities like Brookdale Palmer Ranch, HarborChase of Sarasota, and Sarabella Senior Living, which help keep them socially active and engaged in their daily lives.
Frequent and clear communication. Regular communication between communities and families is a priority, as seen in reviews for Grand Villa of Sarasota, The Fountains of Hope, and Brookdale Palmer Ranch, where families praise the transparent updates and responsiveness of staff.
Thoughtful and attentive care. Several reviews highlight the individualized attention and care shown to residents at communities like Brookdale Phillippi Creek, The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch, and Bayshore Guest Home and Gardens, where staff members go above and beyond to meet each resident's unique needs.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews frequently mention the importance of cleanliness and upkeep in their overall satisfaction with their community, as seen at communities like The Fountains of Hope, HarborChase of Sarasota, and Angels Senior Living at Sarasota.
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Utopia review score based on 186 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 186 reviews of 35 Utopia assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Utopia 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

Utopia review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Utopia, FL35 facilities
8.2
8.2
Sarasota, FL72 facilities

Review subcategories for Utopia 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 186 reviews of 35 Utopia assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Utopia 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.
Utopia, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
4.1
3.8
Staff
4.2
4.0
Meals & dining
4.0
3.7
Activities
4.0
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Utopia assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Utopia assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Utopia, 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 Utopia 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 Utopia that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Utopia, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
74.3%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
48.6%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
74.3%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.1%
52.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Utopia 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 Utopia Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Utopia, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
77.1%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
62.9%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.3%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
37.1%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Utopia 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 Utopia partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Utopia, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
51.4%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
65.7%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.6%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
34.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Utopia 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 Utopia communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Utopia, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
65.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.9%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
65.7%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.1%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Utopia 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 Utopia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Utopia, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
74.3%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
68.6%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
77.1%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74.3%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
68.6%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
65.7%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
71.4%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
74.3%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
74.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
48.6%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.3%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.4%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Utopia

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 Utopia protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Bayshore Guest Home and Gardens, Grand Villa of Sarasota and Morningside House of Sarasota are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Utopia, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 44 assisted living facilities near Utopia, Florida. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Utopia, Florida are Bayshore Guest Home and Gardens, Brookdale Pointe West and Grand Villa of Sarasota. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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