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10 Best Independent Living Communities in North Sarasota, FL
The cost of independent living in North Sarasota is about $4,271 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 78 options. Read 1583 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice.
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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.
Located on the Sarasota Bay near downtown. Sarasota Bay Club offers the very best that Independent Retirement Living can offer, this impressive residential enclave delivers on the highest of expectations. Its stunning waterfront surroundings and magnificent Mediterranean architecture are the...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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...
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, 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.
Provides: Independent Living
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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
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...
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Cost of independent living in North Sarasota, FL
The average cost of senior living in North Sarasota is $4,271 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Seminole, FL with an average of $3,642 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in North Sarasota, FL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in North Sarasota, FL vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in North Sarasota
Recent reviews for independent living in North Sarasota
Sarabella Senior Living in Sarasota, FL
5.0
The community is beautiful, bright and open with luxury outdoor areas to experience. The staff are friendly and always smiling. They have up to 7 activities a day to choose from and they even hosted their own Summer Olympics. The food is also good and I love all the different ice cream flavors ...
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A Banyan Residence in Venice, FL
4.0
I would recommend this facility as they are caring, loving people that treat the residents like family. The place is a good fit for someone who loves the outdoor environment.
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
Exceptional dining experiences. Throughout the reviews at various communities, the quality of meals and dining services stood out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction. At Stone River Retirement Community, for instance, residents enjoy chef-prepared meals with multiple options for all three meals and 24/7 avai ...
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Engaging and diverse activities. Residents from different communities share their appreciation for the wide variety of activities that keep them socially engaged and active. At Beach Club by Sky Active Living, for example, residents enjoy entertainment almost every day, including local shows and lunches for groups, while at ...
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Attentive and caring staff. Several reviews express gratitude for the friendly and compassionate nature of the staff at their community. For instance, at Stone River Retirement Community, families appreciate the long-term friendships that residents and their family members have developed with caregivers. A new management ...
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Beautifully maintained living spaces. Cleanliness and upkeep of living spaces, both private rooms and common areas, consistently receive praise from residents. At Beach Club by Sky Active Living, for example, the Holiday Desoto Beach Club community is well maintained, clean, and boasts fantastic refrigerators in each apartment. An ...
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Convenient and accessible location. Several communities offer convenient locations, making it easy for residents to access shopping centers, amenities, and social events. For instance, at Beach Club by Sky Active Living, residents enjoy walking to the shopping center, while at Cypress Springs, the community's location is a sig ...
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Thoughtful amenities and services. Residents appreciate the thoughtful amenities and services provided by their communities. At Beach Club by Sky Active Living, for example, the Holiday Desoto Beach Club offers three courses for all meals and a wide range of on-site activities. Another community, Brookdale Bradenton Gardens, ...
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North Sarasota independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Sarasota independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Sarasota, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in North Sarasota independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of North Sarasota partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.2%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.6%
33.6%
No sugar
No sugar
47.8%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.6%
32.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.4%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in North Sarasota independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of North Sarasota communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
55.1%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.5%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
50.7%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.6%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Sarasota independent 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 independent living communities in North Sarasota offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
59.4%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.5%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.4%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.2%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60.9%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.2%
37.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
59.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65.2%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
63.8%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
47.8%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.5%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.8%
45.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Colonial Park, Bayshore Guest Home and Gardens and Grand Villa of Sarasota are the top-rated independent living facilities near North Sarasota, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 78 independent living facilities near North Sarasota, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in North Sarasota, Florida are Brookdale Colonial Park, Bayshore Guest Home and Gardens and Grand Villa of Sarasota. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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