Anchin Assisted Living and Memory Care at Aviva
1959 N Honore Ave, Sarasota, FL 34235
"Welcome to Anchin Assisted Living and Memory Care! Anchin at Aviva provides both boutique assisted living and a world-class memory care envi..."
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Situated at the southern tip of the Greater Tampa Bay Area, Sarasota serves as the seat of Sarasota County. The city is home to 41 assisted living facilities, and 52 more sit nearby, offering a...
In the directory below, we include 1166 reviews consumer reviews of local assisted living facilities to help you assess your options. These reviews suggest an overall quality score of 4.1 out of 5 stars stars.
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1959 N Honore Ave, Sarasota, FL 34235
"Welcome to Anchin Assisted Living and Memory Care! Anchin at Aviva provides both boutique assisted living and a world-class memory care envi..."
READ MORE5424 Lena Rd, Bradenton, FL 34211
4.7
(9 reviews)
"I've gone to Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch at a time when a lot of people were in the lobby waiting for a bus to take them to an event. You could see that they didn't look as engaged with the world. The staff told me that they like to stay in the..."
READ MORE7375 Stone River Rd., Bradenton, FL 34203
4.6
(8 reviews)
"The amenities here at Elan Manatee Assisted Living & Memory Care are terrific. The building is newer and its interior was beautiful. It's kept very very clean. The community areas are cleaned every day. For the money, the basic price was a little mor..."
READ MORE1055 301 Blvd E, Bradenton, FL 34203
4.5
(41 reviews)
"Mom loved visiting Woodlands Village. It was very homey and very woodsy. There are lots of trees. The apartment units were just what she wanted. Mom is very excited. We toured with Bob, who was very knowledgeable, very helpful, and very friendly. The..."
READ MORE1010 American Eagle Blvd., Sun City Center, FL 33573
4.4
(33 reviews)
"Since moving into a spacious independent living apartment 14 months ago, we have experienced resort living with the added bonus of a Wellness Center and 24/7 EMT services. In addition to a caring management and staff, add on expertise! Hurricanes? No..."
READ MORE450 67th Street W, Bradenton, FL 34209
4.4
(19 reviews)
"My husband has been a resident of Brookdale Palma Sola for several months. We are extremely pleased with his care. The staff is wonderful and if I encountered an issue, it was immediately addressed. His room is perfect for him and generally very h..."
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4730 30TH Street West Bradenton, Bradenton, FL 34207
4.4
(5 reviews)
"I wanted my dad placed in a home that was very much like his home and Select Group Home is like a house with caregivers in it. The amount of caregivers to patients is low, with only a couple of patients per caregiver, so it's more of a hands-on quali..."
READ MORE1015 7th Ave. East, Bradenton, FL 34208
4.4
(10 reviews)
"I moved here. So far, I'm really enjoying it. The people that I've met have been very helpful and very welcoming. I have a 1-room to myself and I share a bathroom and a kitchen with someone else, but right now that person has moved out, so I'm here b..."
READ MORE2800 60th Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34207
4.3
(12 reviews)
"I visited The Windsor of Bradenton. It was a very nice place. Everyone engaged in the activities. It was very clean. Everyone I spoke to from the manager to the cleaning girls was very pleasant. Everybody knew all of the residents. I like it very muc..."
READ MORE2015 32nd Ave West, Bradenton, FL 34205
4.3
(28 reviews)
"Water’s Edge of Bradenton is a very special place for seniors to call “home”. My father, age 99, recently passed away after enjoying his final 3 years there. His independent living apartment was safe and cozy. The building decor and landscaping was t..."
READ MORE3855 Upper Creek Dr, Sun City, FL 33573
4.3
(37 reviews)
"I liked everything about Sun City Senior Living. They had an area where people could gather and extra activities that they brought in, like picnics and donuts at different times. I liked that. I thought that was great. Jennifer was fabulous. I liked ..."
READ MORE8220 Natures Way, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
4.2
(22 reviews)
"I'm moving now into The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch. I already paid the rent since the 1st of the month. It is a very nice place. It's clean, well decorated. The food is excellent. They do have a lot of things on their schedule. I have a one-bedroom ap..."
READ MORE6410 21st Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34209
4.0
(55 reviews)
"I will be moving into Freedom Village of Bradenton. It's excellent, gorgeous, and wonderful. Everything is brand spanking new. My apartment has been refurbished from top to bottom, with new carpeting, new floors, and new bathroom fixtures. I'm paying..."
READ MORE5612 26th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34207
3.9
(25 reviews)
"I spoke with a woman at Brookdale Bradenton Gardens. She was extremely pleasant and gave me the impression that there was extreme care about the people who will reside at Brookdale. She was very interested in the well-being of their neighbors (as she..."
READ MORE2423 Cumberland Cliff Drive, Ruskin, FL 33570
5.0
(4 reviews)
"Small one on one care, I have no regrets trusting this home/facility. I highly recommend this place. Natacha and the rest of the caregivers are not just wonderful but indeed human and they showed and gave my mom the respect , care and that one on one..."
READ MORE2601 13th Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother has been in Dorcas House for about a month and a half now. There are only eight people at the place. She seems to enjoy it. It's more family oriented, which is something that I wanted for her. They have shared rooms. I know PT and OT can co..."
READ MORE2211 29Th Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I went and looked at Serenity Gardens. It seemed very comfortable. They were just getting down for lunch, so some of them were around the table talking. Everybody was eating in private or semi-private rooms. For my mother, it wouldn't work because sh..."
READ MORE620 71st Street NW, Bradenton, FL 34209
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I have toured Lombardo Home. The owner was incredibly attentive and the staff was great. I've known a couple of other patients that have gone there and never had any issues at all. They're attended to every day, and they're given activities. The plac..."
READ MORE1604 71ST STREET NW, Bradenton, FL 34209
5.0
(7 reviews)
"Sunny Bower was a nice facility, almost like a large private home. It didn't smell like urine and didn't look like an old folk's home. It looked like a bunch of people who are having a good time. One of the residents was a test pilot for Howard Hughe..."
READ MORE11705 Evening Walk Drive, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
5.0
(4 reviews)
"It is a really good assisted living facility, and they're very focused on their residents. The food is excellent, and they have a variety of things to do for activities. They have a library, and they have a salon. The nursing care support there is am..."
READ MOREAccording to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, Sarasota seniors pay monthly assisted living fees of about $4,965. Although this rate surpasses Florida’s median of $4,750, it compares favorably to the national norm of $5,350 and trends below rates in many nearby cities. For instance, seniors in Sebring pay approximately $4,595; in Lakeland, facilities set baseline fees near $5,292.
Sarasota
$4,965
Florida
$4,750
United States
$5,350
Tampa
$4,213
Lakeland
$5,292
Sebring
$4,595
Punta Gorda
$3,724
The average cost of assisted living in Sarasota is $4,145 per month. This is above the Florida state average of $4,000 but well below the average monthly cost of assisted living across the U.S., which is $4,500.
Florida provides two state programs to help eligible seniors with the cost of services at assisted living facilities: Medicaid Long-Term Care and Assistive Care Services. The state also offers optional state supplementation (OSS) for residents who receive social security income.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Florida page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.
With monthly rates at around $4,965, assisted living ranks among the more budget-friendly senior care solutions in Sarasota. By contrast, in-home care and home health care agencies charge approximately $1,700 more, and nursing home residents pay substantially higher fees of about $10,494 for shared housing units. However, adult day health care rates run lower at roughly $1,733.
In-Home Care
$6,673
Home Health Care
$6,673
Adult Day Health Care
$1,733
Assisted Living Facility
$4,965
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$10,494
Note: Since data for Sarasota is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, North Port, instead.
Central Florida has many resources for seniors, as this demographic has always been well-represented in the state. Many of the organizations listed below can provide further referrals and information regarding specialized services and programs in Sarasota and the immediate area.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
Senior Friendship Center (SFC) Sarasota | (941) 955-2122 | The Sarasota SFC offers members a range of programming, including educational classes on nutrition and health, scheduled activities and social events. It also serves as a resource center for area seniors. For caregivers, the embedded Center for Aging Studies has accredited continuing education programs in a range of subjects. |
Elder Helpline | (800)963-5337 | A service of the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the local Area Agency on Aging, this toll-free Elder Helpline is staffed 24/7 to assist seniors and their families. Whether they're seeking legal advice, benefits counseling or social services, the hotline is a one-stop source of information and referrals. |
AARP Florida | Online | This state wide chapter of AARP provides Sarasota-specific news and updates as well as specialized information on such topics as hurricane season preparedness from a senior's perspective. Its website also serves to connect seniors with other vital services and programs. |
Suncoast Aging Network | (239)410-5663 | An organization dedicated to making seniors' lives better in Sarasota County, SCAN and its affiliated members offer a range of public and private services for the area's aging population. With links organized into a single site, SCAN connects area seniors with the assistance and programs they need. |
Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE) | (800)963-5337 | Another free program offered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the local Area Agency on Aging, SHINE provides one-on-one counseling and information for seniors and families seeking help with the sometimes complex issues of Medicare, Medicaid and other health insurance benefits applications. |
Florida Long-term Care Ombudsman Program | (850)414-2323 | Providing legal advice and advocacy for seniors living in long-term care facilities, the ombudsman's office is available for filing complaints and arranging facility visits. It's charged with protecting and speaking up for vulnerable seniors who may have few other advocates. |
Sarasota Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Florida are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Florida page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Rebecca
3.0
Review of The Meadows of Sarasota Senior Living
My friends were residents of The Meadows of Sarasota Senior Living. The first thing you see is the gazebo, but it looks very rundown, so I thought that's not good. We walked into the facility, and...
Assisted Living
Norbert
5.0
Review of Brookdale Sarasota Midtown
I moved to Brookdale Sarasota Midtown. Everything has been pretty nice here. The staff is good. The food is good. It's a good facility.
Assisted Living
Sharon
5.0
Review of Amira Choice Sarasota
My mother-in-law moved into Amira Choice Sarasota. It's a fabulous place. It's got everything. They have a chef. We ate lunch there, and the food was fabulous. The apartments are nice and clean....