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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Lake Sarasota, FL

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 66 independent living facilities in Lake Sarasota, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Amaryllis Park, Janie's Garden and Bayou Oaks.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice.

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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
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: 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.
Located on the Sarasota Bay near downtown. Sarasota Bay Club offers the very best that Independent Retirement Living can offer, this impressive residential enclave delivers on the highest of expectations. Its stunning waterfront surroundings and magnificent Mediterranean architecture are the...
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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.
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.
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
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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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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.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lake Sarasota, FL vs. nearby cities

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

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lake Sarasota, FL vs. the state and national average

Lake Sarasota, FL
$4,149/mo
$3,974/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lake Sarasota vs. other types of senior living

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

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Lake Sarasota, FL by room 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

Average cost of Independent Living in Lake Sarasota over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Lake Sarasota

Recent reviews for independent living in Lake Sarasota

Sarabella Senior Living in Sarasota, FL

5.0
The community is beautiful, bright and open with luxury outdoor areas to experience. The staff are friendly and always smiling. They have up to 7 activities a day to choose from and they even hosted their own Summer Olympics. The food is also good and I love all the different ice cream flavors ...
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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 Fountains of Hope in Sarasota, FL

4.0
They have recently gone through some changes but I'm happy to say they are all for the better. They currently have a very caring staff. Now they just need more residents! My mother is 100, and says her caretakers are very nice to her.

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
29.1%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.8%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.5%
7.7%
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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
43.6%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
43.6%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
16.9%
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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
49.1%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.2%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.1%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.8%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50.9%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
52.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
34.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.7%
46.1%
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Brookdale Colonial Park, Bayshore Guest Home and Gardens and Grand Villa of Sarasota are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lake Sarasota, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 66 independent living facilities near Lake Sarasota, Florida. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Lake Sarasota, Florida are Brookdale Colonial Park, Bayshore Guest Home and Gardens and Grand Villa of Sarasota. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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