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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Venice, FL

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Beaches are often the first word that comes to mind when you picture Florida, and this proves true in the city of Venice. Located between Fort Myers and Sarasota, Venice and its sandy beaches, subtropical climate, and Italian-style architecture make it a desirable spot for retirees. In 2020, USA Today ranked it as the third-best coastal city in America.

There are a number of senior living options in Venice, including assisted living. A Place for Mom partners with 15 Venice assisted living communities, and they’re all located within a 10-mile radius of the city center. If your loved one needs support with daily activities and wants to live as comfortably as possible, this arrangement may be the best option.

To make the selection process a little easier, A Place for Mom has put together this guide on assisted living in the Venice area. Below, you can review a list of available communities ranked by a variety of categories. There’s also additional information on payment options, local and state regulations, transportation methods, health care facilities, and things to do in the city.

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Assisted Living
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.
Average starting price $X,XXX/month
Nursing Homes
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.
Average starting price $X,XXX/month
Memory Care
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.
Average starting price $X,XXX/month
Independent Living
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.
Average starting price $X,XXX/month
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Residential Care Home
Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Average starting price $X,XXX/month
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Senior Apartments
Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Average starting price $X,XXX/month
Home Care
Home Care
Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Recent reviews of Assisted Living in Venice, FL
5 / 5.0

5 stars for all. The staff that work here are very friendly they take care of your loved one and allow you to feel that they are in great hands. What really sticks out is the way that they truly care and want to give you loved one a homey feel. I would absolutely recommend A Banyan Residence to othe...

4.9 / 5.0

My mother has been at Venice Green Village for over a year. It gives me peace if mind to know my mother is being well cared for. Her health has actually improved now that she's eating better and gets her medication at the proper times.

3 / 5.0

Probably as good as any other place. The ED has been very helpful when needed. My loved one does not participate in activities.

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My grandmother lives here and I enjoy seeing her pictures doing arts and crafts and various activities on their Facebook page. I live in Chicago, so I can't come down much to see her but it is helpful for me...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
At Venice Green Village, our compassionate staff understands the unique obstacles that our seniors living with Dementia and Alzheimer’s face. They are specially trained, and on site 24/7 in order to provide the attention and assistance that your loved one needs. From the minute your loved one...
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An outstanding facility with superb staff who are extremely caring. The facility is spotless and all the residents seem to enjoy their home. 10/10 to all at Maris Pointe.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Maris Pointe is an assisted living and memory care community located in Venice, Florida, near Sarasota. Venice draws people from all over the world with over 14 miles of white sandy beaches and an abundance of recreational opportunities including shelling, boating and fishing. Venice is a Florida...
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bathroom and floors should be cleaned more frequently. they need more staff. They have all been kind and gracious. A couple of the guys set up Mom's TV and hung her artwork on the walls. We tried to tip...
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.
Tuscan Gardens of Venetia Bay has been in operation since 2016 and is nestled on over six lush acres in the heart of Venice, Florida. In 2021, the readers of the Venice Gondolier Sun voted Tuscan Gardens of Venetia Bay the 'Best Assisted Living Community with 50+ beds'.Tuscan Gardens Senior...
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We picked this community because, my dad said it felt like a homey environment. This also means it has a human scale -- big enough to offer a variety of settings and gathering places, but small enough to be...
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.
The Windsor of Venice is a licensed assisted living and memory care residence committed to providing quality services in a caring, comfortable environment. We offer professional, personalized services designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We have been serving the needs of...
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The staff are extremely helpful and friendly. They are well organized and offer many activities and outings that engage the community. They have great leadership and we would highly recommend The Goldton at...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
The Goldton at Venice strives to offer state-of-the-art luxury living to the seniors of Nokomis who aspire to lead an independent and active lifestyle away from the burdens of daily life. Located in the heart of Nokomis, Florida, The Goldton is a unique senior living experience for the astute,...
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The staff was great. Everyone is eager to help, and they are very knowledgeable. They have made some great updates to the facility. My mom had a one bedroom, so the room size was excellent for her needs. ...
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.
Our community is designed to meet your individual needs and give you the freedom to be yourself. We offer the best in assisted living and memory care from a family-owned company that knows connection is everything.
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Adviniacare is a pleasant community. Get care for the elderly with pleasant caretakers. Excellent activities to participate in. The living accommodations (singe room) are of various size at various rental...
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.
Our Chef started his career working with French Chef Gean-Georges and with famous Chef Emeril Lagasse. Since then he has spent more than 25 years working in County Club fine dining. He also is a certified Pit Master. Our residents look forward to each meal and our building always smells like home...
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We strongly recommend Banyan. The staff is fantastic, they care so very much and are very involved with taking care of everything for our mom. When ever we need anything we can reach out to the owners and...
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.
Who Are We?A Banyan Residence Assisted Living and Memory Care is a community that is uniquely different from any other. Our concept is to stimulate the residents with our multi-sensory environment. The blending of sights, sounds, textures and aromas from our beautiful amenities such as water...
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What we like the most about this community is that our mom has met many new friends. So she will not get lonely. They invite her to dinner to movies and to exercise. Also anything she needed was supplied to...
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.
All Aston Gardens communities are ideally located in residential settings surrounded by lakes, gardens or golf courses. Lush landscaping, beautiful walking paths and gazebos are trademarks of an Aston Gardens community. A dedicated administrative staff, a first class concierge and a Director of...
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Our family and loved one have had a great experience with Elison of Bella Vita. The community is clean. The staff are is friendly, caring, and helpful. Everyone is very welcoming. There are meals and...
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.
Elison Assisted Living of Bella Vita provides compassionate care in a friendly, warm environment. Enjoy lush, tropical living in the charming city of Venice, with a historic downtown, exceptional medical facilities and great local restaurants. We believe that life is meant to be lived as...
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My wife had a progressive brain disease causing me to look into many Mental Facilities. Most were very depressing. Old people waiting to die. Not Liana. From the moment you walk in you knew this was...
Provides: Memory Care
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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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Deer Creek has been very responsive to my uncle's needs and any requests that we have made. They have really tried hard to protect his dignity and genuinely seem to care about him. I chose Deer Creek...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Maintaining identity and a strong sense of self comes from living a life filled with meaning, purpose and contributions and having dementia shouldn’t change that. For those with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia, our community, located on the sunny Gulf Coast in beautiful Sarasota,...
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Based on the experience we have had so far, we have to say that we all have been treated with kindness and respect. We would recommend Brookdale Palmer Ranch community to other families who are looking for a...
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.
When you’re here, you’re home.Are you ready to redefine your independence with the care you need and the lifestyle you want? Our community is a Continuing Care Retirement Community or CCRC, which means you’ll have the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it with Assisted Living, memory care...
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We like the smallness of the community. Not a lot of walking or people which I think would be confusing for me. They really need to have some activity during 6-8 pm. Yes they have a movie which is great but...
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.
Across from the old theater at Sarasota Square Mall, at Prestancia at Palmer Ranch, sits a beautiful community where you can enjoy the feel of luxury living while receiving the benefits that assisted living has to offer. Artful Dining, Zestful Activities and Heartful Care are some of the...
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My father died in 2017, but my mother continues to live at the Fountains, now over 15 years. She moved to the Assisted Living residence in 2021. Overall, this has been a great place for both of them. They...
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.
Elance' at Sarasota, located in Florida is a retirement community that offers Independent Living and Assisted Living. Elance' is located on a large and comfortable senior campus notable for spacious, beautifully landscaped grounds. Elance' at Sarasota is located just minutes from shopping,...
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The Pavilion of Downtown Venice has cared for my dad for 7 years. The building is a landmark which offers an “old world” feeling. The staff is caring, patient and experienced. They can deal with any and all...
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.
We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. 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...
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Outstanding ! Go way and above the call of duty Staff have an “all in commitment to caretaking” They treat patients as their own family with care and empathy, My wife and I felt well taken care of and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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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
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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
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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.
Jacaranda TraceJacaranda Trace is a retirement and assisted living community located in beautiful Venice, Sarasota County, Florida. Our community has a Mediterranean flare and is nestled on over 30 acres, with the refreshing Gulf Coast just a quick trip away. Golf is very popular in Venice and if...
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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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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, 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.

Costs of assisted living in the Venice area

It’s important to note that assisted living often costs more than other senior housing options. For example, Independent living communities don’t offer the same level of care, so the monthly rent tends to be less. This holds true in Venice, Florida.

According to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data, you can expect to pay an average of $4,483 a month at an assisted living facility.[02] This figure includes the cost of rent as well as service and add-on fees to give you a picture of the total cost seniors paid at our partner assisted living communities in the Venice area.

The following figures represent the average baseline costs for Venice and don’t include additional fees for ancillary services.

Average cost comparisons near Venice, FL

Average monthly costs

Venice, FL

$4,320

How people pay for assisted living in Venice

Paying for assisted living depends largely on you or your loved one’s circumstances. Many seniors foot the entire bill through private resources; others use a combination of savings and insurance benefits. To help you understand your options, we’ve provided details on a range of payment methods below, including personal funds, VA benefits, Medicaid, and Medicare.

Private pay methods

You or your loved one will likely use private resources to cover at least a portion of the costs associated with assisted living in Venice. This might include Social Security benefits, retirement savings, pensions, retirement account distributions, investment-generated income, and any one or more of the following:

VA benefits for assisted living in Venice
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Number of veterans who live in Venice

About 58% of Venice veterans are over the age of 75

If your loved one is a veteran, there are several programs through the VA that they can use to help offset the costs of assisted living in the Venice area. The most common ones will be the VA Pension and the Aid & Attendance benefit. The VA Pension is available to honorably discharged veterans who meet certain requirements, and it can be put toward housing expenses. The Aid & Attendance benefit is paid in addition to the VA Pension and is available to wartime veterans who need daily support. You can get an application for Aid & Attendance online or at a regional VA office.

Your loved one may also qualify for the VA Disability Compensation, which is another tax-free benefit for veterans who require assistance. Your loved one must have a service-connected disability or an existing condition made worse by military service to be eligible. There is a full benefits list available on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website.

Although not a traditional VA benefit, the Veterans of Foreign Wars has established the Unmet Needs program for veterans facing financial hardships. This program awards up to $1,500 to qualifying veterans, and the funds can be put toward basic life needs.

If you run into any difficulties during the application process or have questions about eligibility requirements, a veterans services organization (VSO) can help. In Venice, the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Disabled American Veterans can help you get in touch with a veterans services officer. As can the Sarasota County Veterans Services office. Veterans services officers can answer your questions about VA benefits and help you navigate the entire claims process.

Resources for Venice veterans

Government offices

Sarasota County Veterans Services Office
4000 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 139
Venice, FL 34293
Phone: 941-861-3047
Email: veterans@scgov.net
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL 33778-1630
Phone: 727-518-3202
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Regional VA Benefits Office
9500 Bay Pines Blvd.
Bay Pines, FL 33744
Phone: 800-698-2411
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

VSOs

American Legion Post 159
1770 E. Venice Ave.
Venice, FL 34292
Phone: 941-488-1157
Hours: Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Wednesday 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8118
832 E. Venice Ave.
Venice, FL 34285
Phone: 941-303-6671

Disabled American Veterans Post 101
600 Colonia Lane E
Nokomis, FL 34275
Phone: 941-488-4500
Email: venicegulf101@gmail.com
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Medicaid

Statewide Medicaid Managed Care (SMMC), Florida’s Medicaid program, may be of assistance in paying for an assisted living community. It covers care-related services administered by a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or qualified home health aid. While room and board is considered a personal expense, Medicaid can be used to cover some health care services at an assisted living facility.

The Long-Term Care Waiver can be used on attendant care, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, and medication administration, among a host of other care-related services. It’s just one waiver that’s offered through the home and community based services waiver program.

Should you have any questions about coverage or how to apply, the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Area Agency on Aging offer a Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHIP) program. The Florida Ombudsman Program can also assist with long-term care advocacy support.

Venice resident Medicaid resources

Medicaid assistance

Statewide Medicaid Managed Care
Phone: 877-711-3662
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Phone: 850-412-4000

Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE)
4040 Esplanade Way, Suite 270
Tallahassee, FL 32399-7000
Phone: 800-963-5337
Fax: 850-414-2150
Email: information@elderaffairs.org

Florida Ombudsman Program
4040 Esplanade Way, Suite 380
Tallahassee, FL 32399-7000
Phone: 850-414-2323

Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida
2830 Winkler Ave., Suite 112
Fort Myers, FL 33916
Phone: 239-652-6900
Fax: 239-652-6989
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Medicare

Anyone at or over the age of 65 or diagnosed with specific illnesses or disabilities can sign up for Medicare. Medicare does not cover the custodial costs associated with assisted living, such as room and board, but it can offset certain medically necessary in-home care expenses. This might include part-time home health aide services, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and occasional skilled nursing. It can also be used for inpatient hospital stays, short-term acute care, and prescription medications.

In addition to the coverage itself, Venice offers the Florida Medicare Savings Program, which can help eligible individuals cover some of the costs associated with Part A and Part B premiums and copayments. The Florida Discount Drug Card Program helps lower the cost of prescription medications. Both of these can help you find extra room in your budget to pay for assisted living.

If you or your loved one has questions about Medicare, you can reach out to the Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE) program for free counseling and application help.

You can also ask for help or apply in person at the local Social Security Administration. You can also contact the Florida Ombudsman Program for long-term care advocacy support.

Venice resident Medicare resources

Medicare application assistance

Venice Social Security Administration Office
1435 E. Venice Ave.
Venice, FL 34292
Phone: 888-676-2944
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Wednesday, 9 a.m. – noon

Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE)
4040 Esplanade Way, Suite 270
Tallahassee, FL 32399-7000
Phone: 800-963-5337
Fax: 850-414-2150
Email: information@elderaffairs.org

Florida Ombudsman Program
4040 Esplanade Way, Suite 380
Tallahassee, FL 32399-7000
Phone: 850-414-2323

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Understand Florida laws and regulations for assisted living facilities

Like many states, Florida requires assisted living communities to obtain licenses prior to operation. Many of these communities will obtain what’s known as a standard license through the Bureau of Health Facility Regulation when they only offer routine personal care services.[05] Further licensing is available should the community offer additional services, such as limited nursing services (LNS), extended congregate care (ECC), or limited mental health services (LMH).

Each license comes with additional regulations in regard to staffing and training. An LNS license, for example, would require a nursing professional to administer certain care services within the community. The same would be true for an ECC license; however, direct care employees must also receive training on the care of people with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia-related diagnoses to care for those in a memory care unit. Any additional requirements would be in addition to the core training and competency test required of anyone working at a Florida-based assisted living community.

Once licensed, assisted living communities are subject to regular inspections. These inspections will assess the state of the property and whether the community is providing the appropriate services associated with its level of licensing. If you’re interested in reviewing past inspection reports, visit the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration website.

Florida Department of Health contact information

Florida Department of Health
4052 Bald Cypress Way
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Phone: 850-245-4444
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

COVID-19 regulations for Venice assisted living facilities

Florida has no specific COVID-19 mandates for assisted living facilities aside from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines. However, individual communities may have additional regulations in place to protect residents. Check with the facility in question for further information.

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Vaccinations. Getting vaccinated is encouraged but not required.

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Masking. People may choose to wear a mask, and it is suggested in crowded public areas.

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Facility cleanliness. Facilities should regularly clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces.

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Staff safety. Communities should improve ventilation to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Get to know assisted living in Venice

15Number of in-network assisted living facilities in market
1.9/5.0 average in-network rating
100% of our partner communities in Venice offer hospice services
93% of our partner communities offer memory care
87% of our partner communities in Venice are pet-friendly
80% of our partner communities provide on-site nursing
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Number of people we have referred to our assisted living partner communities in Venice
83
Average age of resident we have referred to our assisted living partner communities in Venice
Approximately 59% of Venice residents are female.

What to expect from assisted living in Venice

Venice is a picturesque retirement city. Residents love the area’s stunning swimming beaches, subtropical climate, and beautiful architecture. Your loved one will enjoy staying in an assisted living community with a tropical color palette and plenty of natural beauty. These communities allow seniors to live comfortably while providing a little extra assistance with daily activities, such as bathing or dressing. If your loved one has mobility issues, for example, this type of senior living arrangement would be a good fit. And while some communities offer just the basics (i.e., room, board, and personal care), others make residents feel as though they’ve moved to a luxury resort.

Accommodations and amenities

Moving to an assisted living community doesn’t mean your loved one will be confined to a room. Rather, seniors have access to a range of common areas. We’re not just talking about a dining room — though many offer restaurant-style dining with low- and no-sodium meal options. Your loved one may be interested in a community with an on-site arts and craft center if they’re up for a new hobby. More of a bookworm? Perhaps a community with an on-site library is more their speed. What’s more, most of the communities in our partner network are pet-friendly, so your loved one can bring a dog or cat during the move.

Activities and social opportunities

One of the things you should know about assisted living communities in the Venice area is that most have an activity director on staff. Your loved one can expect their social calendar to be full of happy hours, barbecues, picnics, holiday parties, and, of course, a live musical performance or two. Additionally, many of the communities in our partner network offer on-site fitness opportunities, such as stretching classes, yoga, chair yoga, and more. Your loved one may also get a chance to get to know the city better with occasional day trips and outings to concerts, museums, and more.

Transitional care opportunities

While there are a couple of communities that offer assisted living exclusively, most make it easy to age in place with a combination of senior living options, such as independent living and memory care. They also provide additional care-related services outside of personal care. Here’s a breakdown of the communities we partner with in the Venice area:

  • 2 stand-alone assisted living facilities
  • 5 assisted living and memory care facilities
  • 1 assisted living, memory care, and adult day care facility
  • 2 assisted living and independent living facilities
  • 5 combination assisted living, memory care, and independent living facilities

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Unfamiliar with Venice? Highlights for seniors

15,178

Number of seniors over the age of 65 currently living in Venice

61%
Percentage of seniors 65 and older within the Venice population
$62,689

Median annual income for Venice seniors 65 and older

Health care for seniors in Venice

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Sarasota Memorial Hospital

Sarasota Memorial Hospital is a full-service, acute care medical center that’s nationally ranked in two adult specialties and regionally ranked as the sixth-best hospital in Florida. It excels in the areas of heart attack, heart failure, aortic valve surgery, kidney failure, stroke, gastroenterology, hip replacement, and knee replacement.

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HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital

HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital is a general and surgical medical center. It has been awarded a five-star rating from The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and it’s considered high-performing in heart failure, kidney failure, stroke, hip replacement, and knee replacement.

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Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

Three-time winner of “best hospital” by a local publication, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center is an acute care hospital that provides a range of services, such as cancer care, diabetes care, and orthopedics.

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Transportation for seniors in Venice

One of the services offered at the majority of assisted living communities we partner with in the Venice area is provided transportation. In fact, 93% of the communities in our partner network provide residents with complimentary transportation services.[02] Your loved one will also have at-cost transportation options in 40% of communities.

If friends or family visit, you or your loved one can also take public transit. The Sarasota County Area Transportation (SCAT) operates bus lines in Venice, where seniors and Medicare cardholders can take advantage of discounted fares. (Anyone 80 or older rides for free.) However, the only drawback with this option is that Venice is only ranked 12 out of 100 by Walk Score for its transit services, meaning the bus lines in Venice are limited.[08]

If your loved one requires transportation outside of what’s provided by the assisted living community, look into SCATPlus, which is a curb-to-curb rideshare service for individuals unable to use fixed routes.

Luckily, Venice is walkable, with a walk score of 31. If your loved one lives in the neighborhoods of Venice, Venice Edgewood, and East Gate, it’s a bit easier to get around on foot. Walk Score rates cities for the ease of getting around on a scale of 0 to 100.

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Walk Score

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Transit Score

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Bike Score

Senior activities in Venice

Getting involved and staying connected isn’t a problem for seniors living in the Venice area. The majority of our partner assisted living communities offer plenty of on-site activities for residents, such as cooking classes or yoga. There are also regular outings and day trips for seniors who prefer to get out on the town.

If you or your loved one has a free afternoon with friends or family, then take a trip to the Venice Farmers’ Market. Every Sunday, you’ll find booths selling bread, seafood, arts, and gifts, among other things. You can make a full day of the market by grabbing lunch at one of the food vendors and enjoying some live music played by one of the area’s many musicians.

Looking to get active? Centennial Park offers plenty of walking paths flanked by beautiful landscaping. Plus, the park is pet-friendly. Just don’t forget to bring your dog’s leash. And if you schedule it right, you may get a chance to hear some live music at the gazebo.

If you or your loved one is looking for something more relaxing, then maybe Caspersen Beach would be a better option. In addition to its gorgeous beachfront, you can hit up the nature trail that takes you through dunes, marshes, mangroves, and tidal flats. The Venice Fishing Pier and Venice Area Audubon Society are also great places to enjoy the outdoors and get in some fishing or birdwatching.

Would you prefer a more educational outing? The Ideal Classic Cars and Showroom is part museum, part dealership. There’s also the Venice Museum and Archives. It features more than 30,000 photographs, archives, and other objects related to Venice’s history.

If you’re looking for an appealing alternative to Venice, consider the city of Sarasota. Go on a sun-soaked experience with your loved one at Lido Beach and Siesta Key Beach. Afterward, head indoors for a cultural adventure by visiting the renowned Ringling of circus fame, where you can explore its grand estate, museums, gardens, and an array of captivating attractions.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Windsor of Bradenton, Bayshore Guest Home and Gardens and Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles are the top-rated Assisted Living facilities near Venice, FL. These Assisted Living facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.

The average cost of Assisted Living in Venice is 4390.43 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.

References

  1. Sarasota Magazine. (2020). Venice Ranked No. 3 on ‘Best Coastal Small Town’ List.

  2. A Place for Mom. (2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.

  3. United States Census Bureau. (2021). Veteran Status (S2101) [Data Set]. American Community Survey.

  4. United States Census Bureau. (2021). Age and Sex (S0101) [Data Set]. American Community Survey.

  5. Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. (n.d.) Assisted Living Facility.

  6. U.S. News & World Report. (2023). Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

  7. U.S. News & World Report. (2023). HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital.

  8. Walk Score. (2023). Living in Venice.

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A Place for Mom. (2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.

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United States Census Bureau. (2021). Veteran Status (S2101) [Data Set]. American Community Survey.

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United States Census Bureau. (2021). Age and Sex (S0101) [Data Set]. American Community Survey.

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Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. (n.d.) Assisted Living Facility.

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U.S. News & World Report. (2023). Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

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U.S. News & World Report. (2023). HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital.

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Walk Score. (2023). Living in Venice.