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Best Assisted Living in Sarasota, FL

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Mar 2026
We analyzed 24 homes in Sarasota, FL

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Florida Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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Video Tour: Top-rated Assisted Living facilities in Sarasota, Florida.

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Avg. Monthly cost: $5,000
National average: $5,600
Monthly cost range: $4,500–$6,500
National average: $3,400 – $8,200
Avg. Staff-to-Resident ratio: 1:6 to 1:12
National average: 1:6
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Compare Assisted Living around Sarasota The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).

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Elancé at Sarasota
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Sarasota (Gulf Gate Estates)
110No 39 --Lake Pointe Boulevard Tenant Llc2646.2%23For-Profit$6,150Karen ArwayStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Heron Club at Prestancia
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Sarasota (Gulf Gate Estates)
100Yes 45 --Sh Heron Club Llc4975.5%74For-Profit$6,750Aymee Lee ThomasSuite
Brookdale Sarasota Midtown
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Sarasota (Arlington Park)
120Yes 77 1A+Arc Bahia Oaks Inc2572%27For-Profit$2,125Laura Ann TerleskyStudio / 1 Bed
Heron House
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Sarasota
95No 45 2A+Sh Heron House Llc4072.5%56For-Profit$9,050Tara Tyc-
Brookdale Palmer Ranch
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Sarasota (Bee Ridge)
178Yes 3 1A+Brea Palmer Ranch Llc2556%32For-Profit$5,650Sara SterlingStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
81 Oaks
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Sarasota (Lake Sarasota)
125No 8 2-81 Oaks Llc560%16For-Profit-Meghan HoulihanStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Heron East
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Sarasota (Fruitville)
112No 21 2B-Sh Heron East Llc3381.8%42For-Profit$7,000Brad Jones-
Brookdale Phillippi Creek
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Sarasota (Gulf Gate Estates)
127Yes 63 3A+Brea Sarasota, Llc5280.8%77For-Profit$33,550Katherine DelligattiStudio / 1 Bed
American House Sarasota
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Sarasota (Bee Ridge)
185Yes 58 2A+Ah Sarasota Opco, Llc2369.6%29For-Profit$12,812Evelyn Kay DonatoStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed400 - 1,500 sq. ft
Alderman Oaks
IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Sarasota (Downtown)
35Yes 87 -A+Alderman Oaks Retirement Center Inc.2544%35For-Profit$3,400Fred GradyStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Sarasota (John Ringling)
126Yes 34 ---00%0----
Brookdale Colonial Park
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Sarasota (Bee Ridge)
110Yes 53 -A+Emeritol Colonial Park Club Llc4461.4%54For-Profit$29,100Sara WilsonStudio / 1 Bed
Grand Villa of Sarasota
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Sarasota (Downtown)
173Yes 81 --Gv Sarasota Llc3767.6%57Not-For-Profit$9,700Diane L GelardiStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Suncoast House
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Sarasota
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Suncoast East
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Sarasota
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Pines of Sarasota

1251 NORTH ORANGE AVENUE, SARASOTA, FL 34236
Pines of Sarasota is a rehabilitation and senior care community located in Sarasota, Florida. It offers a range of services including rehabilitation, skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care. The facility is dedicated to providing compassionate care and support to its residents.
Overview of Pines of Sarasota
Pines of Sarasota is a rehabilitation and senior care community located in Sarasota, Florida. It offers a range of services including rehabilitation, skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care. The facility is dedicated to providing compassionate care and support to its residents.

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Ashton Place is a senior assisted living facility located in Sarasota, Florida. It offers a comprehensive level of assistance and care in a nurturing and homelike environment. The facility is unique in that the owner is also a licensed nurse, ensuring high-quality care for residents.
Overview of Ashton Place CORP
Ashton Place is a senior assisted living facility located in Sarasota, Florida. It offers a comprehensive level of assistance and care in a nurturing and homelike environment. The facility is unique in that the owner is also a licensed nurse, ensuring high-quality care for residents.

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Arden Courts of Sarasota offers dedicated memory care in a supportive environment designed for individuals with Alzheimer's and related dementias. The community features personalized programming, 24/7 nursing presence, and safe outdoor spaces. Residents benefit from a collaborative approach to family engagement and daily activities tailored to their interests.
Overview of Arden Courts of Sarasota
Arden Courts of Sarasota offers dedicated memory care in a supportive environment designed for individuals with Alzheimer's and related dementias. The community features personalized programming, 24/7 nursing presence, and safe outdoor spaces. Residents benefit from a collaborative approach to family engagement and daily activities tailored to their interests.

Contact Arden Courts of Sarasota

The Highlands at The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch is a senior living community located in Sarasota, Florida. It offers a variety of programs and activities for residents to engage in, promoting socialization and well-being. The community features exceptional amenities and healthcare services to support a fulfilling lifestyle.
Overview of The Highlands at the Glenridge on Palmer Ranch
The Highlands at The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch is a senior living community located in Sarasota, Florida. It offers a variety of programs and activities for residents to engage in, promoting socialization and well-being. The community features exceptional amenities and healthcare services to support a fulfilling lifestyle.

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Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology

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How We Score & Rank Senior Living Communities

Assisted Living Magazine ranks nursing homes using a rigorous, data-driven scoring model built specifically for skilled nursing.
Because this care level is regulated, clinical outcomes and compliance carry significantly more weight than transparency or digital presence. Each community receives a ranking based on the factors below, weighted according to their importance in predicting resident safety, care quality, and long-term stability.

Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.

What We Prioritize Most

The largest portion of every community’s score comes from resident feedback and online reputation (40%), which reflects real experiences shared by families and caregivers.

An additional 45% of the score comes from a combination of transparency and operational quality signals, including:

  • Photos, videos, and virtual tours (visual transparency)
  • Website quality and digital trust indicators
  • Occupancy levels and number of units (community scale & stability)

These factors help us evaluate how well a community presents itself and how consistently it meets resident needs.

Balancing Additional Factors

The final 15% of the score comes from supportive context data, including: walkability and local accessibility, estimated property value, and pricing information.

These elements provide helpful context but carry less weight because our rankings prioritize real-world satisfaction and care consistency first.

The result is a fair, clear, and data-driven ranking system for families researching senior living options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

What services do you offer?
  • Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
  • Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
  • Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
  • Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
  • Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
  • Senior-focused concierge medicine
  • Senior-focused nutritionist
  • Senior-focused personal training
  • Memory care specialists
  • Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
  • Custom hearing aids
  • Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
  • Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
  • Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.