The Best Assisted Living Facilities in Sarasota, FL

COVID-19 Rules for Assisted Living in Sarasota

For assisted living communities, COVID-19 rules and regulations are typically set at the state level. You can view specific rules on our guide to assisted living in FL. These rules change often, and many communities have policies in place that go above and beyond what’s required by the state, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more.

How to Pay for Assisted Living in Sarasota

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Sarasota is $4,145. The cost typically includes rent, three meals a day plus snacks, access to therapy and medical care and some assistance with apartment upkeep and personal care tasks.

Assisted Living in Sarasota vs. Nearby Cities

Sarasota’s average assisted living cost is slightly more expensive than the state’s average cost of $4,000, but almost $400 less expensive than the national average. Comparing Sarasota to cities within a hundred miles radius reveals an interesting cost correlation. Sarasota is on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, about midway between Tampa and Cape Coral; the cost of assisted living care in Sarasota is about $800 higher than Tampa’s average rate of $3,350 and about $200 less than Cape Coral’s rate of $4,334 per month.

• Sarasota: $4,145
• Florida: $4,000
• National: $4,500
• Sebring: $3,436
• Tampa: $3,350
• Punta Gorda: $3,350
• Cape Coral: $4,334

Assisted Living vs. Other Types of Care in Sarasota, FL

Seniors in Sarasota and the surrounding North Port area have a wealth of care choices based on their physical and cognitive abilities and their overall health. Assisted living communities cost $4,145 per month. Home care and home health care are both slightly more at $5,720 each month for skilled nursing care and assistance in the senior’s personal residence. For seniors who have less intensive medical needs, adult day health care is the least expensive care choice at $2,080 per month. A semiprivate room in a nursing home is the most expensive option for seniors who live in Sarasota at $9,490, but this cost includes 24-hour skilled nursing care, specialized treatments and assistance with personal care or daily living tasks.

• Home Care: $5,720
• Home Health Care: $5,720
• Adult Day Health Care: $2,080
• Assisted Living: $4,145
• Nursing Home (semiprivate room): $9,490

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

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Sarasota