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10 Best Nursing Homes in South Sarasota, FL
South Sarasota is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 79 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in South Sarasota, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in South Sarasota is about $4,608, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 954 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Hidden River, Desoto Acres and North Sarasota.
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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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: 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
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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.
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
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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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in South Sarasota, FL
The average cost of senior living in South Sarasota is $4,608 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include South Pasadena, FL with an average of $4,016 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in South Sarasota, FL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in South Sarasota, FL vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in South Sarasota, FL by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in South Sarasota
Recent reviews for nursing homes in South 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.
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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South Sarasota nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Sarasota nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Sarasota, 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 South Sarasota nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in South Sarasota 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
53.4%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
43.1%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.2%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.2%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.2%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.2%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.7%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in South Sarasota nursing homes
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 South Sarasota Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.2%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.7%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.1%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Sarasota nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of South Sarasota partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Sarasota, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.5%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
43.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in South Sarasota nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of South Sarasota communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Sarasota, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
44.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Sarasota nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in South Sarasota offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Sarasota, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.3%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.7%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.8%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
34.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
0.4%
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Bayshore Guest Home and Gardens, Grand Villa of Sarasota and The Windsor of Bradenton are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near South Sarasota, Florida. See full list of communities.
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