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For seniors coping with dementia, one of the greatest frustrations is the inability to do those things they once loved. Activities and hobbies that used to be second nature might start to feel fuzzy or distant. This harsh reality can be discouraging for the person suffering from dementia, as well as the friend or loved one who is trying to engage them.

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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 4 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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Alderman Oaks is a unique retirement residence located in Downtown Sarasota. Our location allows our residents easy access to the many community activities, clubs, and places of worship, helping them to stay vital and involved. 

<h4>BASIC INDEPENDENT RENTAL PACKAGE AND ASK ABOUT OUR FULL INDEPENDENT RENTAL PACKAGE:

Our Most Economic and Streamlined Package, Which Includes Apartment, Utilities (Electric, Water and Sewer, Trash Collection, Pest Control, Cable Satellite TV, WiFi), In-House Entertainment and Social/Recreational Programs, Scheduled Maintenance, Use of Common Areas on the Campus, and Access to Delicious Meals and Transportation.

Depending on the size of apartment, services chosen, and number of residents typical rates will range from $2,400 to $4,750 per month.

<h4>ASSISTED RENTAL PACKAGE WITH SUPPORT

The Rental Package with Healthcare Support Includes Everything Within the Full Rental Package PLUS: 24/7 Trained Staff with Emergency Assistance, Every Two-Hour Evening Room Checks (if Desired), General Observation with Doctor and Family Communications and Coordination, Medication Supervision, Monitoring of Appetite and Weight, Occasional Help with Activities of Daily Living, Personal Laundry, Daily Bed Making, Three Daily Meals, Two Weekly Showers.

<h4>ADDITIONAL HEALTHCARE SUPPORT (SERVICES AVAILABLE IF NEEDED)
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<li>Alternative Pharmacy Management</li>
<li>Ambulation Assistance </li>
<li> Diabetic Management</li>
<li>Dressing and Grooming</li>
<li>End of Life Care</li>
<li>Extra Laundry Services</li>
<li>Incontinence and Toileting </li>
<li>Long Term Care Insurance Coordination</li>
<li>Memory Support</li>
<li>Third Weekly Shower</li>
</ul>

Depending on the size of apartment, services chosen, and number of residents typical rates will range from $3,750 to $6,100 per month.

Alderman Oaks creates the opportunity for our residents to have fun and enjoy life by planning and coordinating many different activities and events for their participation. To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: <a href="https://quality.healthfinder.fl.gov/">Florida Agency of Health Care Administration</a></h4></h4></h4>

Alderman Oaks Retirement Center

From the lush and lovely manicured grounds to the impeccably decorated interior of Brookdale Sarasota Midtown (formerly Bahia Oaks Lodge), residents immediately know this is a special place to live. This warm and inviting community is the perfect alternative for seniors that can no longer live on their own, and it is here where we provide personalized assisted living care and services. Located in a peaceful residential area of Sarasota, Florida, we&#39;re literally minutes from an array of restaurants, shops, services, houses of worship and Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

Brookdale Sarasota Midtown is proud to be a part of Brookdale. Our communities provide active retirement living for thousands of residents, serving seniors and their families since 1978.

<h2>Featured Amenities</h2>

Our comfortable common living areas offer something for everyone. Residents can enjoy reading a mystery in the library, playing bridge, bingo or backgammon in the activity room, or meeting in the front room for weekly socials. Residents can stroll our many walking paths, enjoy the outdoor courtyard with family and friends or help tend the community garden areas.

At Brookdale Sarasota Midtown, we offer a variety of furnished and unfurnished studios, one-bedroom apartments and cottages that are bright and spacious. Fully carpeted, many units include kitchenettes and feature private baths with step-in showers, wheelchair accessibility and emergency response systems.

<h2>Available Services</h2>

Residents live maintenance-free with our housekeeping and linen service. Transportation is available for scheduled appointments and group outings, and with 24-hour notice, our chauffeured limousine is available.

Our highly trained staff are ready around the clock to provide as much support as individuals require and desire. We offer medication support and assistance with the daily tasks of living,­ including bathing, dressing, grooming and dining.

At Brookdale Sarasota Midtown, residents experience senior living at its finest.

Brookdale Sarasota Midtown

If you're caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia, you want the very best for them. You'll find it at Liana in North Sarasota. This memory care assisted living community provides residents with purposeful living and exceptional memory care, and provides families with complete confidence and peace of mind.

<h4>Personal Connection</h4>
The Liana approach begins with learning and discovering who the person living with dementia is. The memory care experts on staff see past the disease to appreciate and serve each resident's special needs in a personalized manner. Although there are similarities with progressive dementia, each person is unique. The Liana North Sarasota team creates positive and fun experiences to support and improve each person's quality of life.

<h4>Every Moment Matters</h4>
At Liana North Sarasota, every moment matters. Through our life engagement programming, the staff learns about each resident's interests, history and preferences. With this information, they design personalized experiences that recreate a resident's favorite hobby or pastime, promoting cognition, calm and moments of joy. The Liana team encourages residents to make friends and participate in the activities they enjoy doing most.

<h4>Memory Care Experts</h4>
As a memory care assisted living community, caring for those with dementia at the very heart of what we do. For that reason, every employee at Liana Sarasota is trained in dementia care â€“ including the team who works with our residents every day, as well as the corporate office staff.

<h4>Delicious Dining</h4>
The culinary staff at Liana North Sarasota is also trained specifically to recognize the needs of the individuals in our care. Each resident's meals are personalized according to his or her preferences. Special occasions and festive experiences also play a part in the dining experience. As a family member of a resident, you'll be invited to attend these special occasions.

<h4>Intentional Design</h4>
Liana North Sarasota has been designed from the ground up to care for those with dementia. Our community is custom built to deliver everything your loved one needs. You'll notice the abundant natural light, wide hallways, a secure courtyard, and many other features, all carefully designed to help create an environment that's safe and soothing for our residents.

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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.

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