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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Lake Sarasota, FL

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I am [name removed] RN CRNA for 40 years. Beneva welcomed me in the continum of health care from SMH for lsepsis LT leg fracture & ORIF during Hurricane Michael. [name removed] DPE- Director Patient...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you every day. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence. Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to create a...
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I would highly recommend Savannah Grand of Sarasota to others for their loved ones. I feel the staff have a genuine concern for the residents that are coming in to the community. The communication has been...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Savannah Grand, offering gracious retirement assisted living is located in prestigious South Sarasota, Florida. The assisted living community in Sarasota is adjacent to the Beneva Road main entrance of the impressive Palmer Ranch residential community. It is an elegant yet affordable assisted...
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Aravilla has all you would hope for and expect in a caring and efficiently run facility. The staff are are helpful and quickly get to know the newbie. I would definitely recommend Aravilla to anyone who is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Aravilla Sarasota is a unique independent assisted living community with private apartments ranging from studios to two bedroom two baths units.We have wonderful views, a pool to relax in or enjoy the aqua-therapy classes.Aside from healthcare and compassion, we are known for our delicious menu...
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They are very friendly and they always remember my loved on when she goes for her respite stays. I would recommend them to friends and family. I'm very satisfied with this caring and friendly facility.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community is all about Living the Life and what better place to do just that than in the quaint, metropolitan city of Sarasota, Florida. DeSoto Palm's mediterranean style compliments the tropical living of Sarasota and is located just 10 miles from the beautiful white...
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The caregivers are wonderful. They go above & beyond for their residents. The director of daycare actually saved my husband from terrible pain by realizing he may be suffering from tooth pain. After seeing...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Located in Nokomis Florida, Bay Shore Guest Home and Gardens is a boutique-style Assisted Living Facility. We strive to ensure a family home that will keep partners together. Unlike many larger assisted living facilities we do not separate partners even if they have different medical conditions....
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Live in the shade of excellence.81 Oaks Senior Living was created just for you. Our holistic approach to wellness and our personalized approach to assisted living and memory care means you’ll be living a life that reflects your standards, your desires and your schedule. From our Signature...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Sunnyside Village is a Christian community of people who care for one another. We are well feed. There are many amenities, groups and clubs to join, a nurse liaison. We have been here two and one half years...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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The care at this community is good. The staff is caring and attentive. The community is clean and offers a good environment for the residents. They offer the residents activities. We would recommend this...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We are a family owned facility and opened in 1996. We built the building and I am an accessible on site owner and an LPN. Tour some corporate facilities and then ours. Our continuity, long term staff, culture and consistent improvement in all aspects of what we do has resulted in a product that...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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What we like the most about the community is the kindness and compassion the staff have towards the residents. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of independent living in Lake Sarasota, FL

The average cost of senior living in Lake Sarasota is $4,149 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Zolfo Springs, FL with an average of $2,189 per month.

Independent living costs in Lake Sarasota, FL, vs. nearby cities

Lake Sarasota, FL
$4,149/mo
$4,211/mo

Independent living costs in Lake Sarasota, FL, vs. state and national averages

Lake Sarasota, FL
$4,149/mo
$3,981/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Lake Sarasota, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,501/mo
Independent Living
$4,149/mo

Independent living costs in Lake Sarasota, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,839/mo
Studio
$4,566/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,860/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,488/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,942/mo

Senior living costs in Lake Sarasota vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Lake Sarasota, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLake Sarasota, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,149/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,427/mo$3,893/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,501/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Lake Sarasota, FL:$4,149/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Lake Sarasota, FL:$4,427/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Lake Sarasota, FL:$4,501/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Lake Sarasota, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Lake Sarasota and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Lake Sarasota, FL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lake Sarasota have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Lake Sarasota, FL$3,704/mo$3,699/mo+0.1%
Florida$3,401/mo$3,305/mo+2.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Lake Sarasota, FL
2024 average cost:$3,704/mo
2023 average cost:$3,699/mo
Percent change:+0.1%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,401/mo
2023 average cost:$3,305/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Lake Sarasota

Recent reviews for independent living in Lake Sarasota

A Banyan Residence in Venice, FL

4.0
I would recommend this facility as they are caring, loving people that treat the residents like family. The place is a good fit for someone who loves the outdoor environment.

The Villas of Holly Brook Bradenton Cove

5.0
It is small, 24 assisted living and 24 memory care units. My mom is known by all of the aides, the managers, the chef, the maintenance supervisor, the therapy group. The director is caring and kind, not only to my mom but to our family. My mom's friends have commented on how nice it is at ...
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Arietta in Sarasota, FL

5.0
We are over joyed with our new Director! A resident of 2 1/4 years I plan to stay at Arietta forever. Hoping and praying the rent will be affordable!

Lake Sarasota independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake Sarasota independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake Sarasota, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lake Sarasota independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Lake Sarasota partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lake Sarasota, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
37.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake Sarasota independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Lake Sarasota communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lake Sarasota, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
45.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.9%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake Sarasota independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Lake Sarasota offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lake Sarasota, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
50.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.2%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
54.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
35.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.7%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Grand Villa of Sarasota, Stone River Retirement Community and Brookdale Phillippi Creek are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lake Sarasota, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 64 independent living facilities near Lake Sarasota, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Lake Sarasota, Florida are Bayshore Guest Home and Gardens, Grand Villa of Sarasota and Stone River Retirement Community. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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