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While monthly assisted living costs in Sarasota ($3,874) fall just under the national average of $4,000,&nbsp;the city is one of the most expensive in this region of Florida, coming in at nearly $400 per month over the state average according to Genworth’s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.genworth.com/aging-and-you/finances/cost-of-care.html" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.genworth.com/aging-and-you/finances/cost-of-care.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cost of Care Study 2018</a>. Nearby&nbsp;locations such as Punta Gorda ($3,400) and the Tampa area ($3,250) are slightly less expensive,&nbsp;while farther inland, in places such as&nbsp;Sebring ($3,038) and the Lakeland&nbsp;area ($2,808), expenses drop even more. Senior care cost data wasn’t available for Sarasota alone, so data for the North Port Area was used.

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The cost of senior services in Sarasota varies significantly by type, with adult day health services on the low end at $1,907 per month and nursing home care nearly five times that at $8,669. Assisted living falls toward the middle at $3,874, as do homemaker services ($3,813) and home health aides ($4,385). The cost of in-home care can vary further depending on the extent of services required. Seniors looking at in-home services should factor in expenses such as mortgage or rent when&nbsp;determining monthly costs, while those considering a residential program may want to consider transitional costs such as moving expenses.&nbsp;

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Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Sarasota

Optional State Supplementation&nbsp;Program Financial assistance is available for low-income Florida seniors already living in residential care communities through the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/service-programs/access/temporary-cash-assistance.shtml" target="_blank" data-mce-href="http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/service-programs/access/temporary-cash-assistance.shtml" rel="noopener noreferrer">Optional State Supplementation program</a>. OSS funding offsets the costs of room and board in care facilities, and the stipend varies, depending on the type of care,&nbsp;up to a $239&nbsp;monthly maximum for individuals and $487 for couples. Unless disabled, individuals&nbsp;must be 65 or older to qualify for this benefit and must currently&nbsp;live in a residential care facility. Income limits apply, and individual applicants should make no more than $828.40 per month. The maximum monthly income for couples is exactly double&nbsp;that, at $1,656.80. For applicants living in dedicated mental health care facilities, income limits may be slightly higher. Asset limits follow Medicaid guidelines. For additional information, answers to questions or to apply, potential applicants should visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.myflorida.com/accessflorida/" target="_blank" data-mce-href="http://www.myflorida.com/accessflorida/" rel="noopener noreferrer">ACCESS&nbsp;Florida</a>. VA Aid and Attendance Program Financial assistance&nbsp;to offset the costs of assisted living&nbsp;is available to eligible veterans and their surviving spouses through the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benefits.va.gov/pension/aid_attendance_housebound.asp" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.benefits.va.gov/pension/aid_attendance_housebound.asp" rel="noopener noreferrer">VA Aid and Attendance Program</a>.&nbsp;Qualified individuals must be 65 or older and require&nbsp;assistance with the activities of daily living. There are no additional level-of-care requirements.&nbsp; Financial eligibility requirements for the program are complex, making the application process confusing&nbsp;for many individuals. In addition to income information, applicants may need to provide&nbsp;specifics about un-reimbursed&nbsp;medical expenses. The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.va.gov/find-locations/?facilityType=benefits" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.va.gov/find-locations/?facilityType=benefits" rel="noopener noreferrer">VA benefits office</a>&nbsp;staff assist&nbsp;veterans and their families with the application process and provide essential information on eligibility and other available&nbsp;benefits. Assisted Living Bridge Loans Elderlife&nbsp;Financial Services offers assisted living bridge loans to individuals in need of short-term funding for residential care. Seniors can secure up to&nbsp;12 months of payments to allow them to transition to a program while&nbsp;awaiting final benefit approval or&nbsp;a payout from the sale of&nbsp;a home. Available as a lump sum payment or as a line of credit, bridge loans&nbsp;can also help fund transitional costs such as moving expenses. Approval is often quick. These loans can have up to six borrowers, minimizing&nbsp;approval concerns centering around individual creditworthiness or the health and age of&nbsp;the senior&nbsp;receiving services. Borrowers are expected to furnish information about the anticipated source of permanent funding during the application process. To discuss whether assisted living bridge loans are a viable option, contact&nbsp;<a href="https://elderlifefinancial.com/" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://elderlifefinancial.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Elderlife&nbsp;Financial Services</a>&nbsp;directly.

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The average cost of assisted living in the city is $3,874 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the city, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 51 Assisted Living Communities in Sarasota and several in surrounding areas. The Cost of Senior Care in Sarasota, FL<ul><li>Assisted Living: $3,874</li><li>Nursing Home Care: $8,669</li><li>In-home Care: $3,813</li><li>Adult Day Health Services: $1,907</li></ul>

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Eligible seniors can receive comprehensive benefits from Florida Medicaid, including physician visits, inpatient hospital stays, nursing home care, home health services, adult day health care and prescription medication coverage. Benefits may vary depending on an individual’s&nbsp;medical and functional&nbsp;needs, and those who qualify are enrolled in the statewide&nbsp;<a href="http://ahca.myflorida.com/Medicaid/statewide_mc/" target="_blank" data-mce-href="http://ahca.myflorida.com/Medicaid/statewide_mc/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Managed Medical Assistance</a>&nbsp;program, which administers services. To qualify for Florida’s SSI-related Medicaid program, applicants must be&nbsp;legal state&nbsp;residents aged 65 and over and meet strict income requirements. Single applicants may not exceed&nbsp;$891 in monthly income, and married couples with both spouses applying must have a total monthly income of&nbsp;no more than $1,208.&nbsp;Seniors who already receive Supplemental Security Income or who are eligible but not yet receiving SSI&nbsp;automatically qualify for Medicaid. To apply for benefits, these individuals should work directly with the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ssa.gov/" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.ssa.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Social Security Administration</a>. Further information on the state’s Medicaid program is available through&nbsp;<a href="http://www.myflorida.com/accessflorida/" target="_blank" data-mce-href="http://www.myflorida.com/accessflorida/" rel="noopener noreferrer">ACCESS Florida</a>&nbsp;or by calling (866) 762-2237. Florida’s&nbsp;<a href="http://ahca.myflorida.com/Medicaid/statewide_mc/" target="_blank" data-mce-href="http://ahca.myflorida.com/Medicaid/statewide_mc/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Statewide&nbsp;Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care Program</a>&nbsp;provides community services, in-home&nbsp;care and assisted living programs to Medicaid-eligible seniors in need of extended care. Benefits may include adult foster care and services such as home-delivered meals. Qualified individuals are professionally assessed and assigned a case manager who develops an individualized plan&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;applicant, enabling an individual to receive appropriate care in the least restrictive environment possible.&nbsp; Legal Florida residents who are over the age of 65 and Medicaid-eligible may apply for SMMC&nbsp;LTC. Disabled&nbsp;individuals under 64 may also apply, and applicants must require a nursing facility level of care. Income limits apply. For single&nbsp;applicants, combined income and assets&nbsp;must not exceed $2,313 per month, and the limit is $4,626 for couples. The first step in the application process is an assessment, which seniors can schedule via the Elder Helpline at (800) 262-2243. Potential applicants should request a screening for home- and community-based services. The primary caregiver should have basic information available for the&nbsp;initial interview, including the applicant’s income and required care needs.

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Desoto Beach Club offers you a quiet, beautiful home nestled within Sarasota. Residents enjoy the convenience of being close to all the things that make life rich, like shopping, great dining, golfing and all the beauty of the ocean. Take time to enjoy the world-renowned Siesta Key Beach, St. Armands Circle and Anna Marie Island. Our warm and caring staff is devoted to making you feel at home with us, and you&#39;ll be happy you came to live with us.

<h2>Featured Amenities</h2>

There are plenty of things to keep you active and occupied at our popular retirement community. Enjoy your own private suite, expertly designed and furnished to high standards to ensure your utmost comfort at all times. Feel free to bring along your cat or dog to enrich your experience and we will welcome them into our community with open arms.

Make new friends by taking part in our thoughtfully prepared schedule of events and activities designed to promote holistic wellness. Between enjoying delicious, chef-prepared meals served three times daily, you’ll find everything you need to keep your mind and body active. Watch your favorite shows, play a game, attend an exercise class or Bible study; your choices are endless.

<h2>Available Services</h2>

Desota Beach Club offers a comprehensive list of services that will cater for your every need. Wave farewell to daily chores and take advantage of housekeeping and linen services, laundry facilities, cable television and 24-hour on-call service, all included in your monthly rent. Hop on our complementary shuttle service and get involved in rewarding opportunities to volunteer in the local community.

Desota Beach Club offers seniors a wonderful opportunity to retire in a premier community with service that’s as warm as the weather.

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DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community invites you to imagine a tranquil senior community where you can age in place. With plentiful services and amenities, including independent living and assisted living, we cater to all of our residents’ needs. Thanks to our convenient location we are situated near Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, Interstate 75, and only a short drive from the center of Sarasota and its beautiful beaches.

DeSoto Palms is dedicated to offering convenience at your fingertips, all while guaranteeing the comforts of home. Residents and their families have the peace of mind because we offer a full continuum of care, allowing residents to age in place.

<h2>Featured Amenities</h2>

DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community features individual apartments with brightly lit rooms, kitchenettes, and individually-controlled thermostats. Floor plans include studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments that you may decorate as you see fit.

Dining at DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community features three home-style meals per day, expertly prepared by our kitchen staff. Additionally, we organize numerous social and wellness activities to suit your interests including outings, fitness activities, games, bible study and recreation.

<h2>Available Services</h2>

Let us handle the chores and toil of home maintenance and housekeeping. We provide wellness services to help you enjoy a full and active retirement. At Grace Assisted Living we are there to support you.

Working with family and physicians, we put together a care plan for each resident who needs the support, ensuring that wellness needs are met physically, mentally and spiritually. Our caregivers are there to proactively help with activities of daily living such as mobility, grooming, bathing, and medication management. Because we have staff available around the clock, seven days a week, your safety, security and health are ensured.

We welcome you to experience DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community, where we will care for your family as our own.

DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community

With countless high-end amenities, spacious apartments, and an award-winning social and activities calendar, The Alloro at University Groves is the premier choice for any active adult, aged 55 and older, seeking a maintenance-free and care-free lifestyle.

The Alloro at University Groves

Live the Retirement Lifestyle You've Dreamed Of!

Our Community features an active lifestyle, with a full complement of amenities and services so you can enjoy your retirement and spend more time with family and friends.

Our independent lifestyle includes a live-in management team that is available throughout the day and when our residents need them.

Enjoy delicious dining options - Our Executive Chef and Culinary Team prepares three delicious meals from scratch every day, and snacks and beverages are available anytime.

Convenient Services and Transportation - Weekly housekeeping and maintenance services, transportation to doctor's appointments and shopping as well as fun and exciting activities and events are included in the monthly rent.

Relax and socialize with friends - We provide numerous, purposefully designed areas to relax and enjoy a puzzle, a book, a cup of coffee or a conversation with a new friend.

If you need some basic help such as medication reminders, you can utilize a third-party home health care provider who already tends to a number of our residents. This allows you to only pay for the services you need.

Our carefree living allows our residents to focus on activities they WANT to do, rather than tasks they need to do.

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