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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Sarasota Springs, FL

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The cost of independent living in Sarasota Springs is about $4,004 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 321 options.

Read 7337 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice.

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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: 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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They have a game room, books to read, movies to watch, and special events that they do once or twice a week. Very friendly staff! She is allowed to have her dog there, so that is a plus. She is in...
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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It's been going well, so far. I am still getting moved in so I haven't had a chance to really check everything out. It's a clean place though, and the staff is friendly. Everything is nice, and I like it so...
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.
Tucked away in the charming West Florida city of Punta Gorda, a new community in the Deep Creek neighborhood offers seniors age 55 and better a new standard in independent living. Charlotte Crossing is unique blend of one and two bedroom residences that offer modern conveniences, smart...
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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: 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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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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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 ALCOVE ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY
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: 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
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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, 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.
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: 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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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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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: 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
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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: 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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My husband and I moved here in 10/21 a cancer patient at [name removed] in Tampa, he lost his 2 yr battle with cancer 7/22. I don't have a complaint, I like the park, people, I have great neighbors, it's...
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: 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: 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
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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 independent living in Sarasota Springs, FL

The average cost of senior living in Sarasota Springs is $4,004 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Port Charlotte, FL with an average of $3,296 per month.

Independent living costs in Sarasota Springs, FL, vs. state and national averages

Sarasota Springs, FL
$4,004/mo
$3,640/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Sarasota Springs, FL, vs. other senior living options

$5,612/mo
Independent Living
$4,004/mo

Independent living costs in Sarasota Springs, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,753/mo
Studio
$3,536/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,861/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,934/mo

Senior living costs in Sarasota Springs vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Sarasota Springs, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSarasota Springs, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,004/mo$3,640/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,897/mo$4,853/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,612/mo$5,704/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Sarasota Springs, FL:$4,004/mo
Florida:$3,640/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Sarasota Springs, FL:$4,897/mo
Florida:$4,853/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Sarasota Springs, FL:$5,612/mo
Florida:$5,704/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Sarasota Springs, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Sarasota Springs 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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Independent living cost trends in Sarasota Springs, FL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Sarasota Springs 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
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Sarasota Springs, FL$3,904/mo$3,705/mo+5.4%
Florida$3,560/mo$3,449/mo+3.2%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Sarasota Springs, FL
2024 average cost:$3,904/mo
2023 average cost:$3,705/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,560/mo
2023 average cost:$3,449/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
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2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Sarasota Springs

Recent reviews for independent living in Sarasota Springs

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.

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.

Lighthouse Senior Living at South Tampa

5.0
My mother has been a resident at Angels Senior living in South Tampa since September 2016. During that time she has received the finest loving care I could ever have imagined. I am here nearly every day and have been grateful for so many gestures of attention that went beyond merely "doing ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

High-quality meals and dining experiences. Many reviews highlight the exceptional food and dining experiences at various communities, such as Stone River, where residents enjoy chef-prepared meals with multiple options for all three meals, and a variety of events like wine Wednesdays and happy hours with live entertainment and free wine ...
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Friendly and welcoming staff. Numerous reviews mention the warm and caring nature of the staff members across different communities, like Cypress Springs and Grand Villa Sarasota, where residents have developed close relationships with the staff and management, and feel that they truly care about their well-being.
Beautifully maintained facilities. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities, such as at Aviva Senior Living, where residents appreciate the modernization of the entire development, and the presence of excellent amenities like a gym, pickleball court, pool, and jacuzzi.
Engaging and plentiful activities. Communities like The Alloro and Seaside Springs Retirement Community offer a wide range of interesting activities designed to keep residents active and engaged, including exercise classes, field trips to museums, and social events like jazz performances and happy hours.
Pet-friendly communities. Some communities, like Alderman Oaks and Grand Villa Sarasota, welcome pets as part of the family, creating a more homely and welcoming atmosphere for residents, who appreciate being able to bring their beloved companions with them.
Attentive and accommodating management. Several reviews mention the attentiveness and accessibility of the management teams at various communities, such as Alderman Oaks and Cypress Springs, where residents feel their needs are being met and managers are available 24 hours a day to help serve meals and address any concerns.
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Sarasota Springs independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sarasota Springs independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sarasota Springs, 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 Sarasota Springs 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 Sarasota Springs 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
28.3%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.7%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
40.5%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.6%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.3%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Sarasota Springs 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 Sarasota Springs communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sarasota Springs, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.4%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.1%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
34.9%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.9%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sarasota Springs 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 Sarasota Springs offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
43.6%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.8%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.2%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.6%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.2%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.2%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
46.4%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.4%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.4%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Suncoast East, The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch and Bayshore Guest Home and Gardens are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sarasota Springs, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 321 independent living facilities near Sarasota Springs, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Sarasota Springs, Florida are The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch, Bayshore Guest Home and Gardens and Grand Villa of Englewood. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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