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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Longboat Key, FL

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Assisted living costs in Longboat Key average about $4,462 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 47 communities in Longboat Key. Our detailed directory has 902 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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7.0
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I am [name removed] RN CRNA for 40 years. Beneva welcomed me in the continum of health care from SMH for lsepsis LT leg fracture & ORIF during Hurricane Michael. [name removed] DPE- Director Patient...
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.
Aspire at Beneva offers a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you every day. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence.Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting...
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44 Floor plans available
9.1
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9.1
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This was based on the outside of my apartment . I lived at Woodlands the last time for one year. The entire half off of my front screen was hanging almost to the ground. This was in an apartment facing...
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.
Woodlands Village provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on fourteen acres of sprawling, landscaped grounds, you'll love our stunning, shady park and comfortable facilities. With numerous beaches, shops, golf courses and museums nearby, residents always...
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I liked this place a lot. It was very small very labor intensive place, they had a lot of helpers and they were very kind and respected the peoples. They treated him was very well. It was not as regemented...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Select Group Homes Inc Select Group Homes Inc is a group home located in Bradenton, Florida, in Manatee County. A pleasant and relaxing group home setting, Select Group Homes Inc is an excellent choice for your new home. Bradenton is a constantly growing city, with friendly residents, and lots...
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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, 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.
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What we like the most about the community is the kindness and compassion the staff have towards the residents. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so...
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.
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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.
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.
Photo of Bradenton Palms Assisted Living Facility
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Bradenton Palms Assisted Living Facility is a residential care home for seniors located in the city of Bradenton, Florida in Manatee County. This city has numerous cultural and recreation sites for residents and visitors to enjoy. There are several parks in Bradenton that allow residents to hike,...
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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
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Photo of Rose Towers Assisted Living
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.

Cost of assisted living in Longboat Key, FL

The average cost of senior living in Longboat Key is $4,462 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Seminole, FL with an average of $3,709 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Longboat Key, FL vs. nearby cities

Longboat Key, FL
$4,462/mo
$4,616/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Longboat Key, FL vs. the state and national average

Longboat Key, FL
$4,462/mo
$4,012/mo
U.S. national average
$4,668/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Longboat Key vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,462/mo
$4,531/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Longboat Key, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,546/mo
Private
$6,000/mo
Studio
$4,270/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,710/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,878/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,890/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Longboat Key over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Longboat Key, FL

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Longboat Key.

What families are saying about assisted living in Longboat Key

Recent reviews for assisted living in Longboat Key

Windsor Reflections Memory Care in Lakewood Ranch, FL

5.0
My husband been a resident for 16 months. He is treated with care and respect. If I have a concern, its addressed in a timely manner. Staff members in all departments take a personal interest.

Westminster Suncoast in Saint Petersburg, FL

4.9
Friendliness is one of their most outstanding features. Little bobbles and bumps happen, but all in all, Mom's been very pleased with them. She's getting ready to switch from assisted living to independent living, and she wanted to stay at Westminster Suncoast. One challenge that for some ...
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Heron East in Sarasota, FL

5.0
We moved our father into Heron East and we were surprised at how the staff went over and above to make him feel comfortable and cared for. The move in was easy, the food is great and he has made some new friends.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Many reviews mention the kind and attentive nature of the staff at various communities. For example, at Woodlands Village, they go above and beyond to help residents and their families, and at The Windsor of Bradenton, staff members are always available and accommodating. Families express ap ...
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Varied and engaging activities. Residents find enjoyment in the wide range of activities offered at various communities. For instance, at Woodlands Village, they organize movie nights, museum outings, and gardening classes, while at The Windsor of Bradenton, they have regular trivia nights, outings to pools, and hikes. At ...
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Thoughtful and clean living spaces. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, whether it's for the common areas or private rooms. At The Windsor of Bradenton, they take pride in their bright and open living spaces, while at Brookdale Palma Sola, the rooms are described as lovely and well-maint ...
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Comforting and supportive community atmosphere. Residents find comfort in the close-knit community atmosphere at various facilities. For example, at Summerfield Senior Living, it's a tight-knit community with friendly residents and staff, while at The Windsor of Bradenton, the staff and residents are described as caring and supportive. At ...
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Quality and diverse dining experiences. Throughout reviews, the quality of the food and dining experiences stand out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Woodlands Village, the food is said to be good with a nice variety, while at The Windsor of Bradenton, the chef accommodates individual p ...
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Personalized and compassionate care. Reviews contain many mentions of the compassionate and attentive care that residents receive at various communities. For example, at Heron House, the care is described as supportive and encouraging, while at Elan Manatee, the staff is praised for their patience and kindness. At Brookdale Sa ...
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Longboat Key review score based on 250 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 250 reviews of 40 Longboat Key assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Longboat Key review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Longboat Key review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Longboat Key, FL40 facilities
7.8
Bradenton Beach, FL32 facilities
7.8
Sarasota, FL71 facilities

Review subcategories for Longboat Key assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 250 reviews of 40 Longboat Key assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Longboat Key resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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Longboat Key assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Longboat Key assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Longboat Key, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Longboat Key assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Longboat Key that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52.5%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.5%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.5%
56.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
47.5%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.5%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Longboat Key assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Longboat Key Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.5%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.5%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.5%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Longboat Key assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Longboat Key partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.5%
40.7%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
35.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
15.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Longboat Key assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Longboat Key communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Longboat Key, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45%
31.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.5%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
42.5%
36.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.5%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Longboat Key assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Longboat Key offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Longboat Key, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
52.5%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
31.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
30.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65%
49.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.5%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.5%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.5%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.5%
37.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
52.5%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
45%
30.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.5%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Longboat Key

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Florida assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Longboat Key protect seniors.

Learn about Florida Assisted Living regulations

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Brookdale Colonial Park, Bayshore Guest Home and Gardens and Grand Villa of Sarasota are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Longboat Key, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 47 assisted living facilities near Longboat Key, Florida. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Longboat Key, Florida are Brookdale Colonial Park, Bayshore Guest Home and Gardens and Grand Villa of Sarasota. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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