Dementia Care in Sarasota, FL: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Sarasota, FL: the local picture

2,843

residents 85 or older (5.0% of all residents)

16,610

residents 65 or older (29% of Sarasota)

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Sarasota County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Sarasota has about 2,843 residents aged 85 or older among 16,610 aged 65 or older. The risk of Alzheimer’s rises steeply with age, and the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that about a third of people 85 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia.

24% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Sarasota County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older Sarasota residents in households live alone. For someone with memory loss who lives alone, a few hours of daily check-ins are often the first step.

Sarasota compared with Sarasota County and Florida

Census figure	Sarasota	Sarasota County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	5.0%	5.1%	2.6%
Residents 65 or older	29%	38%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	27%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	24%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	7.7%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	19%	15%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,730	$71,458	—

Older residents in towns around Sarasota

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
North Sarasota, FL	1.8 mi	323	56
Southgate, FL	3.0 mi	1,616	277
Kensington Park, FL	3.2 mi	650	98
South Sarasota, FL	3.6 mi	1,803	239
Ridge Wood Heights, FL	4.1 mi	1,087	99
Siesta Key, FL	4.4 mi	2,959	344

Nursing homes near Sarasota

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Inn At Sarasota Bay Club	Sarasota, FL	0.8 mi	4 of 5	44	(941) 953-6949
Pines Of Sarasota	Sarasota, FL	0.9 mi	5 of 5	171	(941) 365-0250
Indian Beach Nursing And Rehab Center	Sarasota, FL	1.2 mi	1 of 5	101	(941) 955-4915
Sarasota Health And Rehabilitation Center	Sarasota, FL	1.6 mi	1 of 5	144	(941) 365-2422
Sarasota Point Rehabilitation Center	Sarasota, FL	1.8 mi	4 of 5	120	(941) 952-9070
Plymouth Harbor Incorporated	Sarasota, FL	2.0 mi	4 of 5	56	(941) 365-2600

Hospices serving Sarasota

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Affinity Care Of Sarasota	Sarasota, FL	7.8 mi	(941) 477-9991
Empath Tidewell Hospice	Sarasota, FL	7.8 mi	(941) 552-7500
Affinity Care Of Manatee County LLC	Bradenton, FL	10 mi	(941) 277-5990
Suncoast Hospice Of Hillsborough, LLC	Brandon, FL	42 mi	(813) 561-7300

Straight-line miles from the center of Sarasota. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a dementia caregiver can help with

Keeping a predictable daily routine
Gentle help with bathing, dressing and toileting
Meals, hydration and medication reminders
Calming approaches for sundowning, agitation and repeated questions

Cost

What dementia care costs in Sarasota

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $5,978 monthly median income of Sarasota households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see How to get paid to take care of a family member in Florida: SMMC LTC and the PDO.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a dementia caregiver

An estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2025 Facts and Figures. Most live at home, cared for by family. The Association’s 24/7 Helpline (1-800-272-3900) is free.

Questions worth asking: Tell me about someone with dementia you cared for. What worked? What do you do when a client becomes agitated in the late afternoon? How do you keep someone safe who tries to leave the house? More in our dementia care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Dementia Care in Sarasota: common questions

What nursing homes are near Sarasota?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Inn At Sarasota Bay Club in Sarasota (0.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Pines Of Sarasota in Sarasota (0.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Indian Beach Nursing And Rehab Center in Sarasota (1.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Sarasota?

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $5,978 monthly median income of Sarasota households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

When does someone with dementia need care at home?

Common signs are missed meals or medication, getting lost in familiar places, unsafe cooking or driving, and a family caregiver who is exhausted. Many families start with a few hours a day and add hours, nights or live-in help as the disease progresses.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Sarasota, FL