The 20 Best Active Adult Communities (55+) in Sarasota County, FL
2. Cascades at Sarasota
4450 Royal Cascades Way, Sarasota, FL 34243Active Adult Communities (55+)
3. Esplanade by Siesta Key
Vaccaro Drive, Sarasota, FL 34231Active Adult Communities (55+)4. Esplanade on Palmer Ranch
Sarasota, Florida 34238, Sarasota, FL 34238Active Adult Communities (55+)5. Cypress Falls at The Woodlands
2605 Arugula Drive, North Port, FL 34289Active Adult Communities (55+)6. Bobcat Trail
1352 Bobcat Trail, North Port, FL 34288Active Adult Communities (55+)7. Bellacina by Casey Key
5512 Sentiero Drive, Nokomis, FL 34275Active Adult Communities (55+)8. IslandWalk at West Villages
13446 Attaviano Street, Venice, FL 34293Active Adult Communities (55+)
9. Heron Creek
5301 Heron Creek Boulevard, North Port, FL 34287Active Adult Communities (55+)10. Hammock Preserve on Palmer Ranch
12255 Hidden Hammock Court, Sarasota, FL 34238Active Adult Communities (55+)11. LakeRidge Falls
4200 Lakeridge Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34243Active Adult Communities (55+)12. Sandhill Preserve on Palmer Ranch
Honore Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34238Active Adult Communities (55+)13. Sarasota National
23114 Copperleaf Drive, Venice, FL 34293Active Adult Communities (55+)14. Renaissance at West Villages
11720 Renaissance Boulevard, Venice, FL 34293Active Adult Communities (55+)15. VillageWalk of Sarasota
8109 Camminare Drive, Sarasota, FL 34238Active Adult Communities (55+)16. Venetian Falls
2001 Batello Drive, Venice, FL 34292Active Adult Communities (55+)Verified
17. Plantation Golf & Country Club
500 Rockley Boulevard, Venice, FL 34293Active Adult Communities (55+)18. Siesta Harbor
6289 Midnight Pass Road, Sarasota, FL 34242Active Adult Communities (55+)19. Fair Winds Village
350 Fair Winds Drive, Nokomis, FL 34275Active Adult Communities (55+)20. Sunrise Preserve
Honore Avenue and Bridgehampton Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34238Active Adult Communities (55+)Explore other types of communities in Florida
Assisted Living
For seniors who need some help with daily activities and want a supportive community that’s active, social, and engaging.
Independent Living
For active older adults who want to downsize to a home in a retirement community but don’t need help to live independently.
Continuing Care Retirement Communities
For residents who want to age in place as their care needs change—from Independent Living to nursing care. Requires a buy-in fee.
Nursing Homes
For seniors with more serious medical needs who require skilled care following a hospitalization, illness, or surgery. Nursing Homes are also known as skilled nursing facilities.
Memory Care
A supervised and secured community designed to support engagement and quality of life for residents living with dementia.
Board and Care Home
Homes in residential neighborhoods that are equipped and staffed to provide daily care for a small number of residents.
Active Adult Communities (55+)
Communities of houses and apartments for residents 55 and older who live independently, enjoying an active, social lifestyle.
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Helpful Resources
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Understanding the Cost of Assisted Living
Understanding the Assisted Living Experience
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