Best Assisted Living in Venice, FL

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 9 assisted living communities in Venice, FL using FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in FL
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Info below is compiled from the FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Gardens of Venice
AL
IL
Venice (Venice Groves)
70
Facility 70
FL AVG 85
Rank #513 / 890
A-No
36
Facility 36
FL AVG 40
Rank #539 / 1,001
North Port Retirement Center, Inc24
21%
Facility 21%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #197 / 853
5
Facility 5
FL AVG 33
Rank #142 / 853
0.2
Facility 0.2
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #76 / 853
For-Profit$4,875Venissa DriggersStudio / 1 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms
Elison Assisted Living of Bella Vita
AL
Venice
130
Facility 130
FL AVG 85
Rank #172 / 890
A-No
48
Facility 48
FL AVG 40
Rank #364 / 1,001
Bishop Venice Lessee LLC24
25%
Facility 25%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #254 / 853
19
Facility 19
FL AVG 33
Rank #427 / 853
0.8
Facility 0.8
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #398 / 853
For-Profit$0Greg Anderson1 Bed / 2 Bed
Convivial Jacaranda Trace, LLC
AL
IL
MC
Venice
63
Facility 63
FL AVG 85
Rank #546 / 890
B+Yes
53
Facility 53
FL AVG 40
Rank #312 / 1,001
Convivial Jacaranda Trace, LLC24
25%
Facility 25%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #254 / 853
15
Facility 15
FL AVG 33
Rank #366 / 853
0.6
Facility 0.6
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #287 / 853
Not-For-Profit$1,500Marylin Hayward-Bulloch-
The Windsor of Venice
AL
MC
Venice (Venice Gardens)
94
Facility 94
FL AVG 85
Rank #406 / 890
C+Yes-Center Alf, LLC41
34%
Facility 34%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #517 / 853
34
Facility 34
FL AVG 33
Rank #652 / 853
0.8
Facility 0.8
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #398 / 853
For-Profit$14,500Rebekah Kasmarski1 Bed
Venice Palms Senior Living, LLC
AL
MC
Venice
110
Facility 110
FL AVG 85
Rank #285 / 890
D+No-Venice Palms Senior Living, LLC35
40%
Facility 40%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #636 / 853
43
Facility 43
FL AVG 33
Rank #709 / 853
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #617 / 853
For-Profit$20,100Anna Erberfeld-
Aston Gardens at Pelican Pointe
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
RC
Venice (Eastgate)
--Yes
45
Facility 45
FL AVG 40
Rank #398 / 1,001
-------Marilyn Jacobs1 Bed / 2 Bed
Inglenook House, Inc.
AL
MC
NH
Englewood
--No
5
Facility 5
FL AVG 40
Rank #948 / 1,001
-------Benita Vian-
Tuscan Gardens Senior Living
AL
MC
Venice
--Yes
52
Facility 52
FL AVG 40
Rank #319 / 1,001
--------Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Pavilion of Downtown Venice
AL
IL
MC
Venice
--Yes
89
Facility 89
FL AVG 40
Rank #24 / 1,001
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other FL assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 9 analyzed for Venice. See how we rank facilities

Overview of Gardens of Venice

In Venice, FL, Gardens of Venice offers Independent Living with Assisted Living. It is managed by North Port Retirement Center, Inc, with Venissa Driggers as the administrator.

Living independently there means living in your own home and using the community’s services, and hourly care is out-of-home. Assisted living adds staff at bathing, dressing, medication, and everything else in the daily routine, but privacy remains in living quarters.

The 70 beds consist of studios, one-bed units, and semi-private rooms so residents can live by themselves or have a roommate. Car-dependent is the band its 36 from Walk Score lands in, and straight up nearly every errand requires driving.

Medicaid, Veterans Affairs benefits, and insurance or an HMO are how to pay. The community is located in the Venice Groves neighborhood.

Contact Gardens of Venice

Overview of Elison Assisted Living of Bella Vita

Set in the peaceful East Venice Avenue, Venice, FL, Elison Assisted Living of Bella Vita is an esteemed senior living community offering assisted living. Cherish personal time within the cozy and spacious one-bedroom and two-bedroom residences of Elison Assisted Living of Bella Vita. A team of dedicated and highly qualified professionals strives to deliver top-tier care and support for seniors to maximize their independence and do what they love.

The community focuses on seniors’ well-being, providing them with a bright and friendly environment. Residents experience the finest retirement with its tranquil spaces and convenient amenities. Have an unforgettable dining experience with healthy and tasty meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. Elison Assisted Living of Bella Vita doubles its efforts to provide a safe place for seniors to thrive in their golden years with its picturesque sceneries.

Contact Elison Assisted Living of Bella Vita

Overview of Convivial Jacaranda Trace

Convivial Jacaranda Trace offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Venice, Florida. Independent living gives residents a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living provides help with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication without taking away their own apartment. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community. The community has 63 beds, with both apartments and villa homes available. Residents can choose between those two types of residence, and pets are allowed when they move in.

A heated outdoor pool and spa, fitness center, and chef led cuisine with a variety of dining options give residents places to exercise, relax, and choose among dining options. Respite care provides a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover, while short term rehabilitation supports someone during a temporary recovery period; rehabilitation services are also available to residents who need them. A Walk Score of 53 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle some errands independently; Marylin Hayward Bulloch serves as the administrator.

Contact Convivial Jacaranda Trace, LLC

Overview of The Windsor of Venice

Located in the harmonious neighborhood of Center Road, Venice, FL, The Windsor of Venice is a blissful senior living community providing assisted living and memory care. The community features snug and purposely-crafted accommodations including a variety of one-bedroom floor plans. Dedicated to providing the highest quality of care, The Windsor of Venice takes pride in a team of reliable, dedicated, and highly skilled professionals. Spend your golden years with no worries and enjoy your independence wholly.

The community values the individuality of each resident, working closely with them to devise a care plan tailored to their special needs and preferences. Catering to seniors’ dietary needs and tastes, the community serves healthy and tasty meals to maintain their well-being. The Windsor of Venice is a great place for seniors to experience a maintenance-free retirement surrounded by serene landscapes and fabulous amenities.

Starting Price $5,275/Month

Contact The Windsor of Venice

Overview of Venice Palms Senior Living

Venice Palms Senior Living offers assisted living and memory care in Venice, FL. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident maintains their own apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Having both care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to remain in the community as care requirements change.

The community has 110 beds and accepts Medicaid, giving eligible residents a way to use that benefit toward care costs. Scheduled transportation gives residents a community-arranged way to take part in planned trips without arranging each ride themselves. Anna Erberfeld serves as the administrator.

Contact Venice Palms Senior Living, LLC

Overview of Aston Gardens at Pelican Pointe

Aston Gardens at Pelican Pointe in Venice, Florida, provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite care, and continuing care retirement community services. Having these care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs change over time, since a move to another level may not require leaving the setting.

Independent living offers a private residence without daily care, while assisted living adds help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short stay when a regular caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Residents can choose one-bedroom or two-bedroom residences. A two-bedroom layout may work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion, and pets are allowed so a resident can continue living with a pet.

Outdoor options include a heated swimming pool, covered verandas, walking paths, and a putting green. A fitness center and on-site therapies support exercise and rehabilitation without arranging transportation elsewhere, while the salon, barber, and spa handle grooming and spa services on site.

The area has a Walk Score of 45, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. Residents who no longer drive will need transportation for those trips.

Contact Aston Gardens at Pelican Pointe

Overview of Inglenook House

Inglenook House provides assisted living, memory care, and nursing care in Englewood, FL. Assisted living includes help with activities of daily living, while memory care provides supervision in a setting designed for residents who may be at risk of wandering. Nursing care and 24-hour staffing support residents who need ongoing attention throughout the day and night. The range of care types may suit someone whose support needs change over time.

Specialized therapy and rehabilitation services support residents working on mobility or daily function. Stimulating activity programs give residents structured ways to spend time, while dietician-approved meals address planned nutritional needs. Medicaid is accepted, which may help families use that benefit toward care when private savings do not cover a long stay. An accessible 2-acre outdoor space includes patios, fountains, and tropical landscaping, giving residents an area for outdoor sitting and walking. A family room with a fireplace provides a dedicated setting for visits, and spacious communal areas offer additional shared space.

Contact Inglenook House, Inc.

Overview of Tuscan Gardens Senior Living

Tuscan Gardens Senior Living offers assisted living and memory care in Venice, FL. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing and medication while a resident keeps a private living space; Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who may be at risk of wandering.

Residents can choose studio, one-bedroom or two-bedroom layouts. A studio offers one private space, while a two-bedroom option can suit a couple moving together, and pets are allowed so a resident may bring a pet when moving in. Tuscan Gardens Senior Living may be a good fit for someone whose care needs could grow from help with daily tasks to a secured memory care setting within the same community. A Walk Score of 52 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete some nearby errands independently.

Contact Tuscan Gardens Senior Living

Overview of The Pavilion of Downtown Venice

The Pavilion of Downtown Venice offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Venice, FL. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having all three care levels in one community means a resident whose needs grow may be able to move to a different level of care without leaving. The Pavilion of Downtown Venice may be a good fit for someone who wants to remain in one community as care needs change. A Walk Score of 89 places the area in the very walkable category, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Pets are allowed, so residents may be able to bring a pet with them.

Contact The Pavilion of Downtown Venice

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Assisted Living in Venice at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 47/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Venice, FL. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 93The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Venice, FL. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Venice, FL

What is the average cost of assisted living in Venice, FL?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Venice, FL is approximately $4,800. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Venice, FL?

Assisted living in Venice, FL typically ranges from $4,000–$6,000 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Venice, FL?

Assisted living facilities in Venice, FL typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Florida?

Assisted living in Florida supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Florida?

Assisted living in Florida is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Florida Medicaid cover assisted living?

Florida Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Florida) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.