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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.
Jacaranda TraceJacaranda Trace is a retirement and assisted living community located in beautiful Venice, Sarasota County, Florida. Our community has a Mediterranean flare and is nestled on over 30 acres, with the refreshing Gulf Coast just a quick trip away. Golf is very popular in Venice and if...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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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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: Assisted 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.
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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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.
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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
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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.
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, Memory Care
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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.
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.
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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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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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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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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
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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.
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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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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: 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
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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 assisted living in Sarasota County, FL

The average cost of senior living in Sarasota County is $4,195 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Zolfo Springs, FL with an average of $3,168 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Sarasota County, FL vs. nearby counties

Sarasota County, FL
$4,195/mo
$4,316/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Sarasota County, FL vs. the state and national average

Sarasota County, FL
$4,195/mo
$3,866/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Sarasota County vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,195/mo
$4,431/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Sarasota County, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$4,203/mo
Studio
$4,818/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,954/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,853/mo

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

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.

Brookdale Palmer Ranch in Sarasota, FL

4.0
I would reccomend Brookdale Palmer Ranch to others, with a couple of provisions. If the person in question can get around on there own and likes to go outside, then another location would be better. A place with a secure outside area. Do not use a location that caters to memory care only. If at ...
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Heron East in Sarasota, FL

5.0
We moved our father into Heron East and we were surprised at how the staff went over and above to make him feel comfortable and cared for. The move in was easy, the food is great and he has made some new friends.

Sarasota County review score based on 391 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 391 reviews of 67 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

8.4
Sarasota County, FL67 facilities
8.4
Venice, FL36 facilities
7.9

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 391 reviews of 67 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.
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Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.1
Value for cost*
4.4
4.1
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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.
Sarasota County, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
48.6%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.6%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.7%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.7%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.9%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.6%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.7%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.4%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.3%
44.2%
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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
62.9%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.6%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.7%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.3%
11.5%
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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
37.1%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
45.7%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.7%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.9%
10.8%
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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%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
14.7%
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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
55.7%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.6%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.3%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.6%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.6%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.7%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.9%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.7%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
55.7%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
37.1%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.1%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.7%
38.5%
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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 ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Florida assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Sarasota County protect seniors.

Learn about Florida Assisted Living regulations

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Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles, 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 82 assisted living facilities near Sarasota County, Florida. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Sarasota County, Florida are Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles, Bayshore Guest Home and Gardens and Grand Villa of Sarasota. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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