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The 10 Best Home Care Agencies for Seniors in Sarasota, FL for 2024

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Paying for Home Care in Sarasota, FL

The Cost of Home Care in Sarasota, FL

According to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, home care agencies in Sarasota charge around $6,673 per month, more than $1,000 above the state and national medians. Most nearby cities offer more economically priced care, including Tampa, where agencies charge about $4,957, and Orlando, where seniors pay around $4,004.

Sarasota

$6,673

Florida

$5,625

United States

$5,720

Tampa

$4,957

Cape Coral

$5,720

Orlando

$4,004

The Cost of Home Care vs. Other Senior Care Options in Sarasota, FL

At around $6,673 per month, home care costs in Sarasota surpass rates for most other senior care options in the city. By contrast, seniors pay about $4,940 less for adult day health care. However, nursing homes charge higher rates, around $10,494, for 24-hour medical support and monitoring in shared rooms.

Home Care

$6,673

Home Health Care

$6,673

Adult Day Health Care

$1,733

Assisted Living Facility

$4,965

Nursing Home Care (semi-private room)

$10,494

Note: Data for Sarasota was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, North Port, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Home Care in Sarasota, FL

Given the high cost of in-home care, many people use one or more forms of financial assistance to cover the expenses. Below, we explain some of the most common sources of financial help for paying for in-home care. If none of these options are available to you, you can reach out to your Area Agency on Aging or Aging and Disability Resource Center to learn about local resources.

  • Long-Term Care Insurance: Long-Term Care Insurance covers expenses related to senior care, including in-home care. Depending on the policy type, beneficiaries may receive a cash payment to use towards long-term care or reimbursement for qualifying long-term care expenses. Note that there are limitations- typically a maximum benefit of $150 per day- and exact coverage terms vary depending on the exact policy, so always check the details.
  • Medicare: Medicare does not cover in-home care because it is classified as custodial, or non-medical, care. However, some Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans, which offer expanded benefits, may cover in-home custodial care.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid coverage of in-home care varies between different states because it is not a federally mandated benefit. Currently, all states cover some in-home care either through their standard Medicaid or a waiver program. The specific coverage rules are set individually by each state.
  • Veterans’ Benefits: The Aid and Attendance benefit is a monthly cash payment that beneficiaries can use to pay for senior care, including in-home care services. To qualify for A&A, Veterans must already receive the VA pension and meet several additional requirements, including needing assistance with the activities of daily living.Contact the Department of Veterans Affairs to learn more.
  • Reverse Mortgages: Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs) are federally insured loans that are available to homeowners age 62 and over. Reverse mortgages allow you to access a portion of your home’s equity in cash, tax free. Many seniors use reverse mortgages to finance their care expenses, including in-home care. Note that although there are no monthly payments due on reverse mortgage loans, borrowers do have to repay the loan once the last surviving homeowner passes away, moves, or sells the home.

Free & Low-Cost Home Care Resources in Sarasota, FL

Seniors in the Sarasota area have multiple supportive social programs that can help them get access to legal representation, free or low-cost mobility devices, nutritious meals and other benefits. 

ResourceContactService
Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida239-652-6900This nonprofit serves Florida residents 60 years of age and up and is charged with helping them live as independently as their health and cognition allow. To this end, the AAASWFL connects Sarasota seniors with federally funded home health and personal care support, offers counseling on health insurance options, and more.
Meals on Wheels of Sarasota941-366-6693Volunteers from this local nonprofit provide seniors with free doorstep delivery of hot meals five times a week. In addition to the delivery service, MOW volunteers perform wellness checks to ensure that homebound, socially isolated seniors have a member of the community looking out for them.
Florida Senior Homestead Exemption941-861-8200Florida's homestead exemption works by allowing homeowners to exclude the first $25,000 of their primary residence's value when it comes to computing property tax. Seniors qualify for an extra exemption of up to $25,000 if their income is under $20,000 per year.
Bay Area Legal Services Senior Legal Helpline800-625-2257Based out of nearby Tampa, this pro bono law firm serves seniors and low-income residents throughout Sarasota County. Its lawyers can assist older adults who have questions about housing, family law, Social Security benefits and tax law relating to senior citizens.
Florida Alliance for Assistive Services & Technology954-320-6860FAAST provides free short-term loans of assistive devices to seniors throughout Florida. The technology on offer includes hearing aids, senior-friendly seating, communication tools and computer input devices. Seniors who can leave their homes can visit FAAST's demonstration center in nearby Fort Myers to try devices in person before setting up a loan.

Determining Your Loved One’s Need for In-Home Care

Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – often times it’s up to their family to evaluate their need for help around the house. While no two situations are exactly alike, this checklist can help you and your loved ones determine when it’s time to start the search for a home care provider.

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Checklist for determining the need for home care
Checklist for determining the need for home care

Guidelines for Talking About In-Home Care

If you’ve determined that your loved one needs the assistance of a care provider in their home, it may be time for a difficult conversation. Handled correctly, however, this process can bring a family together and ensure that everyone’s concerns are addressed. Use this PDF as a starting point to help the conversation stay as positive and productive as possible.

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Talking with Family and Others about a loved one's needs
Talking with Family and Others about a loved one's needs

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Reviews of Care Providers Nearby

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Review of Visiting Angels Living Assistance

Visiting Angels has taking great care of my mother-in-law who has stage 4 Alzheimer's. Gives great relief to my father-in-law who has been her primary caregiver for the last 5 years

Provider response

We appreciate your kind review about your recent experience with Visiting Angels Senior Home Care Sarasota! If you have any further questions, please give us a call. We're always happy to help!

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Home Care

cwarren

Other

Review of Visiting Angels Living Assistance

Visiting Angels referred a wonderful caregiver to me for my grandmother. She's a great companion and helped my grandmother when she was unable to things herself. Would definitely use them again.

Provider response

Thank you for the kind words. We are happy the Caregiver we referred was a great match for your Grandmother.

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Home Care

Andron M

I am a current client of this provider

Review of Comfort Keepers of Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice Florida

I was looking for quality of care and professional friendship with my caregivers and Comfort Keepers. Debbie B has worked so closely with me. Her warm personality and outstanding attention to my...

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