Assisted Living in Sarasota, Florida
59 communities found
Sarasota is home to 59 licensed assisted living communities in Sarasota County, Florida, together licensed for 3,768 residents.
Sarasota leans toward larger communities: the median facility is licensed for 54 beds, and 18 are licensed for 100 or more.
The largest is Sarasota Assisted Living LLC, licensed for 228 residents.
All listings below come from Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) licensing records, so you can compare every licensed option in town — care types, community size, and location — with no sign-up required.
If you're open to a short drive, nearby communities in Venice, North Port, Englewood add more options within Sarasota County.
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Who Regulates Assisted Living in Florida? How to Check a Facility's License and Inspections
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many assisted living facilities are in Sarasota, Florida?
There are 59 licensed assisted living facilities in Sarasota, Florida (Sarasota County), with a combined licensed capacity of 3,768 beds. All are licensed by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
How much does assisted living cost in Sarasota, Florida?
Florida's statewide median for assisted living is $5,610 per month for a private one-bedroom, according to the CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey, below the national median of $6,200. Prices in Sarasota vary with apartment size, care level, and amenities, so contact communities directly through this page for current pricing.
How do I choose an assisted living facility in Sarasota?
Start by comparing the licensed communities in Sarasota on care type, size, and location, then tour your top two or three. On a tour, ask about staff-to-resident ratios, care plans, month-to-month costs, and what happens if care needs increase.
Are assisted living facilities in Sarasota small homes or large communities?
The median licensed community in Sarasota has 54 beds. 15 of the 59 are small residential homes licensed for six or fewer residents, and 18 are licensed for 100 or more. Small homes tend to offer the same few caregivers every day, while larger communities usually have more activities, amenities, and staff on each shift.
Does Sarasota have memory care or other senior care options?
Florida does not yet issue a separate memory care license, so whether a Sarasota community offers a secured memory care wing, and which specialty licenses it holds (Extended Congregate Care or Limited Nursing Services), has to be confirmed with each community. You can verify any facility's license on AHCA's FloridaHealthFinder, or contact us and a senior care specialist will help you shortlist options at no cost.