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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Venice, FL

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With a great sense of community and numerous social and cultural events throughout the year, Venice, Florida, is quickly attracting more and more retirees. And with a greater influx of seniors to the city located between Fort Myers and Sarasota, it’s only natural to find an increasing number of senior housing options cropping up. Independent living is one such option.

A Place for Mom partners with 10 independent living communities located within a 10-mile radius of Venice’s city center. Most of these communities offer more than independent living, ensuring a continuum of care with their assisted living and memory care services. What’s more, many of the communities feature bountiful amenities, such as swimming pools, fitness centers, beauty salons, game rooms, and billiard lounges.

To make the selection process a little easier, A Place for Mom has put together this guide about independent living facilities in the Venice area. Below, you’ll learn more about these communities as well as information on payment options, local and state regulations, transportation methods, nearby health care facilities, and local activities for seniors. We hope this helps you or your loved one choose a retirement community.

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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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Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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I am very happy at Stone River. Clean building, Nice staff, very caring. The new managers are GREAT. The food is for the most part good. Occasionally there are things I don't like but that OK because I can cook in my apartment. We have full kitchens.

5 / 5.0

I would say I could recommend them without reservation. The amenity care was very secure and everyone comes together in the common area every day. It was also very clean and everyone was friendly and attentive.

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Overall they did a pretty good job. The cleanliness is the one thing that could have been improved. The housekeeping could have been a little more thorough. I got more than I thought for my money. I know they tried but they could have offered a few more activities. Dinner wasn't so good. They told m...

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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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Our loved one likes the residents who are living there as well as the working staff members. They are nice, but there is just not enough staff, the staff turnover is high.
Provides: Independent Living
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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 Venetian Gardens provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Built on beautifully landscaped grounds in the heart of Venice, you'll love the elegant grace of our facilities and the charm of our new community. Our Venetian residents enjoy the convenience of being...
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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
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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.
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
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.
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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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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Seaside Springs Retirement Community is a down to earth community, it is a happy place. They prepare good food and the staff members are wonderful. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Seaside Springs, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, is currently under construction on Tamiami Trail in Osprey. We look forward to opening brand new during the Summer of 2021! Seaside Springs will offer all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Solea Wellen Park is a new, resort style, 55 and up, active adult apartment community coming January 2024. Our community is a new housing option for those that are ready to live a stress free, maintenance free lifestyle, but are not ready to slow down! Live easy, where friendships and laughter...
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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
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.
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
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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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
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
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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.
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 independent living in the Venice area

The average monthly cost of an independent living community in the Venice area is $3,991, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data.[01] This figure includes rent, associated fees, and service fee add-ons. However, prices can vary greatly based on location, unit size, floor plan, amenities, and other services. But this data reflects the total average cost of what residents paid at our partner communities in the Venice area.

The following figures represent the average baseline costs for the Venice area and do not include additional fees for ancillary services.

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Venice, FL

$4,111

How people pay for independent living in Venice

You or your loved one can pay for independent living in a variety of ways. Some seniors use a combination of resources to cover the costs, while others foot the bill completely out of pocket. To help you understand your options, we’ve provided additional information on a range of payment methods, including private resources, VA benefits, Medicaid, and Medicare.

Private pay methods

Many seniors use private resources to fund their stays at independent living facilities. Why? Unfortunately, insurance rarely helps offset the room and board costs of independent living. As such, you may find yourself relying on retirement savings, Social Security benefits, pensions, distributions from retirement accounts, income generated by investments, and any of the following:

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Number of veterans who live in Venice

About 84% of Venice veterans are over the age of 65

Veterans living in the Venice area will find a variety of benefits available that may help offset the costs associated with independent living. To start, there’s the VA Pension. This benefit serves as a supplement to your personal resources and can be put toward housing-related expenses. If eligible, you can apply it directly to the monthly fees of a senior community.

For veterans who require assistance with daily activities, the VA Aid & Attendance benefit is another option.  Aid & Attendance can be put toward anything that helps improve wartime veterans’ quality of life. Applications are available online or at a regional VA office.

There are additional benefits as well, such as VA Disability Compensation, a tax-free benefit made available to veterans with service-connected disabilities or existing conditions made worse from service in the military. Check out the full list of benefits at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website.

If you find yourself facing some financial difficulties, you can look into the Unmet Needs program offered by Veterans of Foreign Wars. Grants vary based on your individual circumstances but can reach up to $1,500. These funds can help cover the costs of your basic needs, such as rent and utilities.

When it comes to VA benefits, you may run into a few questions. Luckily, help is available. Veterans services organizations (VSOs) offer a range of services and can assist you with understanding eligibility requirements, identifying available benefits, applying for those benefits, and connecting you with additional resources. If you’d like more information about working with a VSO in Venice, the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Disabled American Veterans can connect you with a veterans services officer who can help. You can also contact the Sarasota County Veterans Services Office or the Regional VA Benefits Office for help.

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) is the name of Florida’s Medicaid program, and it’s operated by the Agency for Health Care Administration. To apply, check out the official SMMC website. Independent living communities are considered a form of general housing, so SMMC doesn’t cover the cost of room and board. Rather, this benefit is designed to cover care-related services administered by a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or qualified home health aid.

To apply for in-home care, you can utilize one of Florida’s waiver programs. Perhaps you’re dealing with an injury that requires physical therapy; the Long-Term Care Waiver could be of benefit. The same could be said if you were to need occupational therapy, speech therapy, or medication administration. This is just one part of the home and community based services waiver program, which can cover health care costs delivered where a person lives.

If you have questions about coverage, the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Area Agency on Aging offer a Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHIP) program. SHIP offers financial counseling to Medicaid enrollees. There’s also the Florida Ombudsman Program, which offers 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 over the age of 65 or diagnosed with specific illnesses or disability is eligible for Medicare, the federal health insurance program. While Medicare can’t be used to offset the room and board costs of an independent living community, it’s still a valuable benefit for seniors who require medically necessary health care. Medicare covers inpatient hospital stays, short-term in-home care services, and a range of doctor’s fees.

There are several programs available to Medicare beneficiaries, including:

  • Florida Medicare Savings Program. The Medicare Savings Program can help cover at least some of the costs of Medicare premiums and copays for income-eligible seniors.
  • Florida Discount Drug Card Program. The Florida Discount Drug Program is a general pharmaceutical assistance program that can offset the costs of medication.
  • Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE). SHINE can be a great resource if you require financial assistance because they can help you with the application process and answer questions.

The Florida Ombudsman Program also offers long-term care advocacy support. You can also contact the Social Security Administration to apply in person.

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 independent living communities

In Florida, independent living communities have one main regulation: At least 80% of units must be occupied by individuals who are 55 or older.[04] If operating as an age-restricted community, the property owner must demonstrate that they provide housing for older adults through their policies and procedures.

Independent living communities must also follow the same laws as other rental properties. This means they must comply with the following regulations:

Senior communities are subject to additional regulations if they offer additional services outside of independent living, such as assisted living or memory care.

All long-term care facilities are subject to regular inspections by Florida’s Department of Health. These inspections will assess the state of the property and determine whether the community is providing the appropriate services associated with its license. You can view inspection reports online on 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 independent living communities

The state of Florida has no specific COVID-19 regulations for independent living communities aside from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention best practices. However, individual communities may have their own guidelines. Inquire directly with your chosen facility for more information.

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Vaccinations. Vaccinations and boosters are encouraged but not required.

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Masking. People can wear a mask at any time but it’s not required.

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

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Staff safety. Facilities should make ventilation improvements to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Get to know independent living in Venice

10Number of in-network assisted living facilities in market
2.4/5.0 average in-network rating
90% of our partner communities in Venice are pet-friendly
80% of our partner communities in Venice have an on-site arts and crafts center
70% of our partner communities offer an on-site fitness center
70% of our partner Venice communities offer complimentary transportation
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Number of people we have referred to our partner communities in Venice
82
Average age of resident we have referred to partner communities in Venice
Approximately 58% of Venice residents are female.

Types of independent living in Venice

Independent living communities are similar in nature to apartments; they offer seniors the option to live independently with a few additional perks. Venice is the perfect place if you’re looking for an independent living facility in a beachside city. You’ll love the city’s subtropical climate and Italian architecture. Plus, some facilities may even seem like resorts, providing residents with access to plentiful amenities. In the following sections, we’ll take a look at what you can expect from independent living in Venice, Florida.

Continuum of care

Many senior living communities offer a continuum of care. These facilities allow you to age in place should you need assistance or additional services in the future. In Venice, you’ll be able to choose from the following partner facilities:

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

On-site amenities

Most independent living communities in Venice take the idea of convenience and relaxation seriously, putting a great deal of thought into the amenities they offer. If you’re looking for a community with an on-site fitness center, for example, you won’t be disappointed. Roughly 70% of communities in our partner network offer this amenity. You’ll also find communities where you can take a dip at the on-site swimming pool, get a little creative at the arts and crafts center, sit down with a good book at the in-house library, or shoot a round of pool at a billiards lounge. Need to narrow down your independent living community choices? It’s all a matter of determining what amenities you want.

Getting around town

Though independent living communities are perfect for seniors who don’t require assistance with daily activities, our partner network understands the difficulties of traveling when you’re older. Many communities make it easy for residents to get around town by offering resident parking options. Additionally, 70% of our partner facilities provide complimentary transportation, and 30% offer at-cost transportation.

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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

Nationally ranked in two adult specialties and regionally ranked as the sixth-best hospital in Florida, Sarasota Memorial Health is a Level II trauma center. It’s recognized for being high-performing in heart attack, heart failure, aortic valve surgery, kidney failure, stroke, gastroenterology, hip and knee replacement, and seven other procedures and conditions.

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HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital

Awarded a five-star rating from The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital is a general and surgical medical center that’s ranked as high-performing in heart failure, kidney failure, stroke, and hip and knee replacement.

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Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

Voted “best hospital” by a local publication, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center is an acute care hospital that provides a range of services, including cancer care, diabetes care, and orthopedics.

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Transportation for seniors in Venice

Of our partner independent living communities in Venice, 70% offer complimentary transportation, and 30% offer at-cost transportation making it easy to get around.[07] However, there are other ways to get around Venice, too.

Though the area is mostly car-dependent, Sarasota County Area Transportation (SCAT) operates two bus lines in Venice. Seniors and Medicare cardholders receive a discounted fare of $0.75 for one-way trips, and anyone 80 or older rides for free. SCAT also operates SCATPlus, a curb-to-curb rideshare service for individuals who are unable to use fixed routes. The cost of the SCATPlus service is $3 per trip, and personal care attendants ride for free.

Active seniors should know that Venice is bikeable, earning a score of 56 out of 100 for its bike infrastructure.[08] In fact, the city has been recognized as a Silver Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists. Trails of note are the Legacy Trail, Venetian Waterway Park Trail, and Island Park Loop.

If you’re hoping to get around by foot, it all depends on the neighborhood. Venice has a walk score of 31 out of 100, with the neighborhoods of Venice, Venice Edgewood, and East Gate ranking anywhere from 41 to 51 for walkability.[08]

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Walk Score

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Bike Score

Senior activities in Venice

Venice is home to a range of activities and attractions that may be of interest to seniors. To start, there are the beaches. Venice Beach and Caspersen Beach are must-sees. Caspersen Beach, in particular, features a beach as well as a nature trail that takes you through a coastal hammock of dunes, marshes, mangroves, and tidal flats. It’s become quite the destination for bird and other wildlife watching. Outside of Venice, Sarasota is another wonderful option for beaches where you can soak up the sun at Lido Beach and Siesta Key Beach.

Speaking of birdwatching, the Venice Area Audubon Society will not disappoint. While its nature center is currently closed to the public, the “rookery” is open from dawn to dusk and offers seniors opportunities for free birdwatching. You can also participate in one of its many programs, such as its birding field trips, bird stewardship, pollinator garden, and more.

If angling is more your game, then a trip to the Venice Fishing Pier is in order. With 700 feet of area to cast your line, there’s most definitely a spot for you. But you can only drop one line in the waters, as per a recent ordinance. Once you’ve caught your fill, consider heading over to Centennial Park. This park features ample green space, walking paths, picnic areas, and beautiful landscaping. Plus, the central gazebo holds regular events and concerts that may be of interest.

Should you want to enjoy the arts, there’s always the Venice Community Center. Depending on the month, you can listen to some music at a tribute concert, hit up the booths at an arts and crafts show, or find some treasures at an antique show. You can also visit the Venice Museum and Archives. There, you’ll find more than 30,000 photographs, archives, and other objects on the city’s history.

Out and about on a Saturday? You must make a point of swinging by the Venice Farmers’ Market. Obviously, you can pick up a week’s worth of produce, bread, and seafood from a host of different vendors. Just don’t forget to grab a delicious lunch from one of the food stalls and enjoy some live music from local entertainers.

If you’re looking for fellowship, the Senior Friendship Center is a great place to socialize and participate in an array of activities, such as fitness classes, book clubs, crafting, Tai chi, ballroom dancing, crocheting, pickleball, and more. All classes and activities are free to members, and annual memberships currently run $125.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The average cost of Independent Living in Venice is 4128.33 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.

References

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

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

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

  4. Florida Commission on Human Relations. (n.d.). Housing – 55 & Older Communities.

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

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

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

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

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

2.

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 Commission on Human Relations. (n.d.). Housing – 55 & Older Communities.

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

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Walk Score. (2023). Living in Venice.