With history as an entertainment center, from Vaudeville to today, Sarasota enjoys architecturally significant theaters and performing arts centers that host dance, music, and other live performances. Home to visual arts festivals, zoos, aquariums, and botanical gardens, Sarasota has something for everyone. Your search for skilled nursing facilities in Sarasota is sure to turn up options that will help your loved one rest and recuperate in Southern Florida’s gentle climate.

Whether you’re a longtime resident or searching for skilled nursing on behalf of a loved one, Sarasota SNFs are sure to offer the types of care and amenities you need. With beaches, barrier islands and the Gulf itself, skilled nursing facilities in Sarasota offer their residents tropical views.

The cost of skilled nursing facilities in Sarasota, FL

If your loved one requires nursing care, or has diagnosed Alzheimer's or dementia that has progressed to a certain point, they might need a skilled nursing facility. Skilled nursing facilities—sometimes called SNFs—are the ideal choice for those who don’t need hospital-based care but do require more specialized care than can be provided at home. Our estimated average monthly cost of a skilled nursing facility in Sarasota is $4,115.00. 

While the term “nursing home” has come to be used to refer to many different kinds of care, if you’re actually looking for skilled nursing care options, it’s important to ensure the facilities you’re exploring offer the following:

• Custodial care to assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Meals and housekeeping
• 24/7 nursing care, including administration of medications, dressing wounds, catheter care, and IV administration
• Post-hospitalization rehabilitation services
• Physical, speech, and occupational therapy services
• Ongoing palliative and preventative long-term care

Keep in mind as you start your search for skilled nursing facilities that some cities (particularly those where the cost of living is high) will be more expensive than others. Our local advisors can provide expert advice on what you can afford and whether or not your city of interest is right for your needs and budget.

Overall cost of living in Sarasota, FL

Compared to other cities, Sarasota’s overall cost of living is a little higher than average. The cost of living in Sarasota, FL is 102.7, where the national average is 100. The median cost of a home is $333,400, higher than the national median of $291,700.

Free resources for Sarasota residents

Sarasota residents can explore these state and local resources for information about eligibility for certain types of benefits and how they might apply to skilled nursing facilities living.

City and county resources

• Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida - The local branch of the federally mandated Agency on Aging offers assistance, information, and referrals to older adults, those with disabilities, and their family members.
• Sarasota County Veteran Services - Provides support services ranging from counseling, transition assistance, and health care services through Accredited Veteran Services Representatives and non-profit organizations.

More Seniorly resources

• Sarasota Senior Resource Guide: This list offers a broader look at organizations offering help to seniors in the Sarasota area, especially those that can help low-income seniors.

Now that you know a little bit more about Sarasota, use our filters to hone in on the Sarasota skilled nursing community that will best suit your needs. You can filter by price, location, amenity, and more, in order to find communities that offer everything you’re looking for. Whether you know you need a pool to stay fit, a location close to a preferred hospital, or simply something close to family, Seniorly can help you see all your choices and narrow them down. Discover the perfect skilled nursing facilities community in Sarasota today.