Known as the Shark Tooth Capital of the World, Venice boasts miles of sandy beaches and an abundance of outdoor activities. The Italian- and Mediterranean-inspired architecture combined with the subtropical climate makes Venice a desirable spot for retirees.
If your senior family member needs support with daily activities but wants to live as independently as possible, an assisted living community may be the best option. The local listings in this guide include reviews, floor plans, and photos to make the selection process a little easier. This guide also has detailed information on payment options, local and state regulations, transportation methods, health care facilities, and what it’s like to retire in Venice.
10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Venice, FL
Known as the Shark Tooth Capital of the World, Venice boasts miles of sandy beaches and an abundance of outdoor activities. The Italian- and Mediterranean-inspired architecture combined with the subtropical climate makes Venice a desirable spot for retirees.Read more
If your senior family member needs support with daily activities but wants to live as independently as possible, an assisted living community may be the best option. The local listings in this guide include reviews, floor plans, and photos to make the selection process a little easier. This guide also has detailed information on payment options, local and state regulations, transportation methods, health care facilities, and what it’s like to retire in Venice.
Venice Assisted Living Facilities | 759 Reviews
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...
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.
the staff was helpful, the facility was beautiful and that I would highly recommend them. The quality of life offered and the friendliness of the staff stood out at this facility.
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...
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...
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. ...
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...
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...
I am currently a resident at Aston Gardens at Pelican Pointe and most everything about my experience here has been great so far. The staff and friendliness are great. The meals and activities are also great....
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
- What families are saying about assisted living in Venice
- Costs of assisted living in the Venice area
- How people pay for assisted living in Venice
- Venice laws and regulations for assisted living facilities
- Fast facts about assisted living in Venice
- What assisted living is like in Venice
- Explore senior care with confidence
- Seniors’ guide to the city of Venice
What families are saying about assisted living in Venice
Recent reviews for assisted living in Venice
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Costs of assisted living in the Venice area
According to A Place for Mom’s internal data, seniors can expect to pay an average of around $5,400 a month at a Venice assisted living facility.[01] This figure includes the cost of rent as well as service and add-on fees, giving you a picture of the total cost seniors paid at our partner assisted living communities in the Venice area.
It’s important to note that Florida assisted living communities often cost more than some other senior housing options because of the care services provided. For example, independent living communities don’t offer the same level of care, so the monthly rent tends to be less.
Use the following figures, which represent the average baseline costs for nearby areas, to compare costs. Please note that these figures don’t include additional fees.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Venice, FL vs. nearby cities
Venice, FL
How people pay for assisted living in Venice
Paying for assisted living depends largely on the senior’s circumstances. Some seniors foot the entire bill through private resources, while others may combine their personal funds with public benefits. To help you understand your loved one’s options, we’ve provided details on a range of payment methods below, including personal funds, Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Your loved one may use private resources to cover all or 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 of the other options mentioned in the following articles.
Number of veterans who live in Venice as of 2021
Approximate percentage of Venice veterans who are age 65+
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 are the VA Pension and the Aid & Attendance benefit.
The VA Pension is available to honorably discharged veterans who meet certain requirements. The Aid and Attendance benefit is paid in addition to the VA Pension and is available to wartime veterans, including Vietnam-era vets, who need daily support. These benefits can be used to cover anything that improves a senior’s quality of life, and seniors can apply online or at a regional VA office.
Seniors may also qualify for VA Disability Compensation, which is a tax-free benefit for veterans who require assistance. The senior 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.
A veterans service organization (VSO) can answer questions about eligibility requirements and help with the application process. In Venice, the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Disabled American Veterans can help seniors get in touch with a veterans service officer. Veterans service officers can answer questions about VA benefits and help seniors navigate the entire claims process.
The Sarasota County Veterans Services office and the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs can help as well. Seniors can also visit the St. Petersburg Regional VA Benefit Office for assistance.
Resources for Venice veterans
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.
St. Petersburg 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.
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 is a health care program for people with low income, but it won’t cover rent at an assisted living community. However, your loved one’s local Medicaid program may cover medically-necessary expenses during an assisted living stay.
Statewide Medicaid Managed Care (SMMC), Florida’s Medicaid program, is made up of several distinct programs. These include long-term care, medical assistance, and dental. To receive Medicaid coverage for services during an assisted living stay, seniors may be able to use the following waivers:
- The Home and Community-Based Services Waiver program covers a wide range of potential health care services for eligible seniors.
- Florida Medicaid’s Long-term Care Waiver helps delay or prevent institutionalization by funding in-home or community health care services.
- Florida Medicaid Non-Emergency Transportation Services program provides transportation services for eligible Medicaid participants to non-emergency medical appointments.
Should you and your senior family member have any questions about coverage or how to apply, the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Area Agency on Aging offer the Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE) program. The Florida Ombudsman Program can also assist with long-term care advocacy support, as can the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration and the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care website.
Venice resident Medicaid resources
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
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.
Florida Department of Elder Affairs
4040 Esplanade Way
Tallahassee, FL 32399-7000
Phone: 850-414-2000
Fax: 850-414-2004
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
4040 Esplanade Way, Suite 380
Tallahassee, FL 32399-7000
Phone: 850-414-2323
Seniors age 65+ or those who are diagnosed with specific illnesses or disabilities can apply for Medicare. Medicare does not cover the custodial costs associated with assisted living, such as room and board, but it can offset short-term health 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.
Seniors in Florida who require financial assistance or Medicare counseling can also rely on several state programs, including:
- Florida’s Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE) program provides free financial counseling and Medicare classes.
- The Florida Discount Drug Card Program provides all Floridians with prescription medication discounts.
- The Hope Program for All-Inclusive Care of the Elderly (PACE) provides free services such as home care, diagnostic services, and medical care.
Seniors can also ask for help or apply in person at the local Social Security Administration. They can also contact the Florida Ombudsman Program for long-term care advocacy support.
Venice resident Medicare resources
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
4040 Esplanade Way, Suite 380
Tallahassee, FL 32399-7000
Phone: 850-414-2323
Hope Program for All-Inclusive Care of the Elderly
13020 Livingston Road
Naples, FL 34105
Phone: 239-985-6400
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Florida Discount Drug Card Program
Phone: 866-341-8894
Venice laws and regulations for assisted living facilities
Like many states, Florida assisted living communities have to be licensed under the Bureau of Health Facility Regulation.[03] The Bureau has different assisted living licenses:
- Assisted Living Facility licenses are for traditional assisted living communities.
- Adult Foster Care licenses are for small residential care homes.
- Extended Congregate Care licenses are for assisted living facilities that provide skilled nursing services.
Assisted living communities can provide the following services:[04]
- Housing
- Meals
- Personal care
- Medication administration or support
Staff requirements
The number of staff required usually depends on the size of the Venice assisted living community. In most cases, each community must always have someone available who’s certified in first aid and enough staff on site to make sure all residents’ needs are met.
All assisted living staff pass background checks in addition to screenings every five years. They must also be trained in personal care, and more training is required if they work with seniors who have Alzheimer’s or dementia.[04]
Inspections
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. You can either search with the interactive map to find your region, or you can enter information on the assisted living community. Choose “assisted living facility” for the provider type, and then enter the community name and address. Click “continue” to view the search results. Click “select” to the left of the community’s name to read a community’s report.
Department of Health: Sarasota main office
2200 Ringling Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34237
Phone: 941-861-2900
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.
Fast facts about assisted living in Venice
Number of people we referred to our assisted living partner communities in Venice between 2023 and 2024
Average age of resident we have referred to our assisted living partner communities in Venice
About 60% of the seniors we referred were female.
What assisted living is like 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. And while some communities offer simpler amenities, others make residents feel as though they’ve moved to a luxury resort.
Accommodations and amenities
Moving to a Venice assisted living facility doesn’t mean your loved one will spend every moment in their apartment. Rather, seniors have access to a range of common areas and senior-specific amenities:
- Indoor and outdoor pools
- Salons and barber shops
- Courtyards
- Suite or apartment living, typically one- or two-bedroom apartments
- Libraries
- Fitness centers
- Gardens
- Walking paths
In some of our partner resort-style communities, seniors can expect to find the following additional amenities:
- Bocce ball courts
- Putting greens
- Sculpture gardens
- Movie theaters
- Resort-style pools
- Dog parks
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.[01] Your senior family member can expect their social calendar to be full of the following social opportunities and events:
- Wellness activities
- Exercise classes
- Live musical performances
- Continuing education classes
- Shopping trips
- Social outings to local attractions and restaurants and nature preserves
- Family events
- Cooking demonstrations
- Devotional services
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:
- Three stand-alone assisted living facilities
- Six assisted living and memory care facilities
- Two assisted living and independent living facilities
- Five combination assisted living, memory care, and independent living facilities
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Seniors’ guide to the city of Venice
Approximate number of seniors over the age of 65 living in Venice as of 2021
Percentage of seniors 65 and older within the Venice population
The average temperature in Fahrenheit for August, Venice’s warmest month
Best hospitals for seniors in Venice
Seniors in Venice have access to several hospitals in the Health Corporation of America (HCA) network as well as a VA clinic.
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital is a general medical and surgical hospital that performs highly in heart attack procedures.
HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital
HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital is another general medical and surgical hospital in the HCA network. It performs highly in procedures for heart attacks, heart failure, strokes, hip replacements, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Sarasota VA Clinic
Sarasota VA Clinic is open six days a week and provides primary care, including social work and mental health services.
Transportation for seniors in Venice
Transportation services provided by an assisted living community are a safe and reliable way to get around this mostly car-dependent city. In fact, 94% of the communities in our partner network provide residents with either complimentary or at-cost transportation services.[02]
When friends or family visit, public transit may be a helpful option if they don’t bring their own cars. Sarasota County’s Breeze Transit operates bus lines in Venice, and each bus is wheelchair-accessible. However, bus lines in Venice are limited.[07]
If your loved one requires transportation outside of what’s provided by the assisted living community, look into Breeze OnDemand, which is a curb-to-curb rideshare service for individuals unable to use fixed routes.
Venice is also somewhat walkable and bike friendly. It’s a bit easier to get around on foot in the Venice Edgewood and East Gate neighborhoods, and there are plenty of bike routes throughout the city.
The numbers below from Walk Score indicate how accessible each mode of transportation is in Venice. Walk Score rates cities for the ease of getting around on a scale of 0 to 100, and high scores point to the most available type.[07]
Walk Score
Transit Score
Bike Score
Things to do in Venice for seniors and their families
Getting involved and staying connected isn’t a problem for seniors living in Venice. The majority of our partner assisted living communities offer plenty of on-site activities for residents, such as cooking classes and yoga, and there’s much to explore within the city itself.
Local attractions
If your elder family member has a free afternoon, then take a trip to the Venice Farmers’ Market. Every Sunday, you’ll find booths selling bread, seafood, arts, and gifts, among other things. 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.
If a more educational outing is preferred, 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. Seniors may also enjoy visiting the William H. Jervey, Jr., Venice Library to browse books from their favorite author.
Outdoor activities
Looking to get active? Centennial Park offers plenty of walking paths flanked by beautiful landscaping. Plus, the park is pet-friendly. And if you schedule it right, you and your senior loved one may get a chance to hear some live music at the gazebo. Or, visit Brohard Paw Park for a specifically pet-friendly outing. It has benches for visitors and a wheelchair-friendly boardwalk.
If your loved one want some time to sunbathe on the sand, Venice Beach has boardwalks and free parking. Plus, it’s certified as a Blue Wave clean beach. The Venice Fishing Pier and the Venice Area Audubon Society are also great places to enjoy the outdoors and get in some fishing or birdwatching.
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 4678.75 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
References
A Place for Mom. (2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.
United States Census Bureau. (2021). Venice city, Florida.
Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. Assisted Living Facility.
Compendium of Residential Care and Assisted Living Regulations and Policy: 2015 edition. (2015). Florida.
Weather Spark. (2024). Average temperature in Venice.
U.S. News & World Report. (2024). Best hospitals in Venice, Florida.
Walk Score. (2024). Living in Venice.
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