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Best Memory Care in Sarasota County, FL

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 4 memory care communities in Sarasota County, FL using Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in FL
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Avg Walk Score: 34/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Sarasota County, 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: 101The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Sarasota County, FL. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).

The Fountains of Hope
MC
AL
RC
Sarasota
116
Facility 116
FL AVG 89
Rank #343 / 1074
Yes
0
Facility 0
FL AVG 40
Rank #1454 / 1486
The Fountains Of Hope LLC
77
Facility 77
FL AVG 83
Rank #626 / 876
25
72%
Facility 72%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #726 / 919
40
Facility 40
FL AVG 33
Rank #612 / 919
1.6
Facility 1.6
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #740 / 919
For-Profit$11,000Mary Frances MooreStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
SaraBella Senior Living
MC
AL
Sarasota (Bee Ridge)
134
Facility 134
FL AVG 89
Rank #204 / 1074
No
38
Facility 38
FL AVG 40
Rank #764 / 1486
Sarabella Operating LLC
91
Facility 91
FL AVG 83
Rank #281 / 876
8
75%
Facility 75%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #762 / 919
10
Facility 10
FL AVG 33
Rank #132 / 919
1.3
Facility 1.3
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #557 / 919
For-Profit$4,000Rebecca RansonStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA-
Liana of North Sarasota
MC
HC
RC
Sarasota (Desoto Acres)
54
Facility 54
FL AVG 89
Rank #756 / 1074
No
44
Facility 44
FL AVG 40
Rank #638 / 1486
Sarasota Memory Care LLC
89
Facility 89
FL AVG 83
Rank #342 / 876
12
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #851 / 919
12
Facility 12
FL AVG 33
Rank #161 / 919
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #167 / 919
For-Profit$5,500Marissa VazquezStudio / Suite / 2 Bed-
Aravilla Sarasota
MC
AL
Sarasota
-No
20
Facility 20
FL AVG 40
Rank #1085 / 1486
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Bay Village Of Sarasota INC
AL
Sarasota
15Bay Village of Sarasota, Inc.33For-ProfitJennifer Lynn Grimes
Bayshore Guest Home
AL
Nokomis
22Keystyle Living, LLC3440For-ProfitMonica Elizabeth Dowhan
Bayshore Place
AL
Sarasota
18Sarasota Bay Club Management Company, LLC1215For-ProfitSandra Busby
Brisiana Manor Alf
AL
Sarasota
12Excelsior Omega INC3130For-ProfitMarie Exantus
Croton Manor
AL
Sarasota
6A Bridge For Independence Plus LLC1431For-ProfitKimberly Kaye Stanford
Excelsior Omega # 2
AL
Sarasota
6Excelsior Omega INC17For-ProfitJacqueline Dorelien
Excelsior Omega INC
AL
Sarasota
12Excelsior Omega INC3747For-ProfitJacqueline Dorelien
French Blossoms Assisted Living
AL
Venice
8J Margarette INC1725For-ProfitJustine Escritor
Fruitville Holdings Oppidan INC
AL
Sarasota
6Fruitville Holdings-Oppidan, INC.2630For-ProfitFrancis Brennick
Gocio Home
AL
Sarasota
6Excelsior Omega INC1314For-ProfitJacqueline Dorelien
Harbor Inn Of Venice INC
AL
Venice
10Harbor Inn Of Venice, INC.2125For-ProfitMarilyn Louise Jacobs
Harbor Inn Of Venice South
AL
Venice
6Harbor Inn Of Venice, INC.2017For-ProfitLinda S Rigby
Inglenook House Assisted Living Facility
AL
Englewood
16Inglenook House AFH, CO1720For-ProfitBenita Lee Vian
Josefa's Alf CORP
AL
Sarasota
6Josefa's Alf CORP1419For-ProfitBelen R Gonzalez
Lily's Promise LLC
AL
Sarasota
6Lily's Promise, LLC1414For-ProfitCatina Warren
Magnolia Acres
AL
Englewood
24Clarke's Quality Care, LLC6180For-ProfitMillicent Marie Clarke-Miller
Neurointernational Healthcare, LLC
AL
Sarasota
16Neurointernational Healthcare LLC5150For-ProfitHector Suarez
Neurorestorative Florida
AL
Sarasota
6Center For Comprehensive Services, INC1719For-ProfitJoselyn Bazil
Sea View Inn At Forest Lakes
AL
Sarasota
6Excelsior Omega INC3049For-ProfitJacqueline Dorelien
Sunniland Assisted Living Facility, LLC
AL
Sarasota
6Sunniland Assisted Living Facility1516For-ProfitSue Wanda Moulton
Tina's Alf
AL
Sarasota
6Tina's Assisted Living Facility CORP.1417For-ProfitErnestina Margarita Barea
Overview of The Fountains of Hope

Discover an exceptional living experience with the Fountains of Hope located in Sarasota, FL, providing assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Large and comfortable accommodations with different floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and companion suites are available for its residents. With an expert and compassionate team, those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are given person-centered care catering to their immediate wants and needs.

The community is committed to providing round-the-clock care and support for its residents. Moreover, with its top-tier amenities and services, residents can enjoy the following: delightful and healthy meals in restaurant-style dining, laundry facilities, 24/7 emergency maintenance, and transportation services. Visit its lovely green campus and gardens and meet new friends within its beautiful spaces. At the Fountains of Hope, seniors are guaranteed a blissful living experience.

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SaraBella Senior Living

5650 Gantt Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233
Overview of Sarabella Senior Living

Nestled in the vibrant neighborhood of Sarasota, FL, the Sarabella Senior Living is an enticing community that offers assisted living and memory care services. A wide array of well-appointed and spacious accommodations with several floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom are available for its residents. Having a highly trained and compassionate team, the community provides round-the-clock care and assistance to ensure comfort and security. In terms of memory care, those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia receive a specialized program called Valeo Memory Care catering to their physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual needs.

With its top-notch amenities and services, residents can enjoy delightful and nutritious meals, housekeeping services, 24/7 health monitoring, and many more. At Sarabella Senior Living, seniors can enjoy a wonderful retirement.

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Overview of Liana of North Sarasota

Experience an ultimately relaxing stay with Liana of North Sarasota located in Sarasota, FL, offering memory care, respite care, and hospice care services. Here, residents can choose from spacious and beautifully appointed accommodations with different floor plans tailored to their needs. In terms of memory care, the community is well-known for its Moments Matter initiative intended to provide personalized care and holistic services to those with cognitive conditions.

Explore its top-quality amenities and services including delightful meals in restaurant-style dining, housekeeping and linen services, diet and nutrition services, comprehensive medical services such as access to podiatry and geriatric assessments, and many more. Boost physical endurance and mobility by joining wellness activities and programs. With Liana of North Sarasota, seniors can truly enjoy a wonderful retirement.

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Overview of Aravilla Sarasota

Located in the welcoming community of Sarasota, FL, the Aravilla Sarasota is an esteemed senior living community providing assisted living and memory care services. Here, residents can select from beautifully appointed and spacious accommodations with varying floor plans according to their tastes. As for memory care, the community provides a perfect match of thoughtfully designed environments, stimulating activities, and compassionate care for those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

Experience its top-of-the-line amenities and services including delectable and healthy meals in a resort-style atmosphere, unique personal concierge services, a holistic approach to wellness, and daily activities & enrichment programs. Meet new companions on its beautiful grounds with a wildlife sanctuary. With Aravilla Sarasota, seniors are assured of a living experience worth remembering.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Sarasota County, FL

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.

Does Florida Medicaid cover memory care?

Florida Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, 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 memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 4 memory care communities in Sarasota County, FL. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community in Sarasota County, FL?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Sarasota County, FL, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting memory care communities in Sarasota County, FL?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.