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2026 Ranking

The 10 Best Senior Living Communities in Sarasota, Florida

Ranked by review-weighted family ratings. No community paid to appear here.

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61
Average rating
4.2
Family reviews read
3,598
Updated
Aug 2026

The 2026 ranking of Sarasota's best senior living communities, based on review-weighted Google ratings across 28 local communities. No paid placements.

Families comparing senior living in Sarasota have 28 well-reviewed communities to consider, and choosing between them is hard from websites alone. The ranking below is based on Google review scores weighted by how many families have actually reviewed each community, using data current as of August 2026. No community paid to appear on this list, and MyLivingChoice never charges families or takes placement commissions.

1. Grand Villa of Sarasota

★ 4.8 (131 Google reviews) · Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Grand Villa of Sarasota is a assisted living and independent living and skilled nursing / long term care community in Sarasota, Florida. Families rate Grand Villa of Sarasota 4.8 out of 5 based on 131 Google reviews....

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2. The Barclay at Sarasota

★ 4.7 (121 Google reviews) · Independent Living, Assisted Living

The Barclay at Sarasota is a assisted living and independent living community in Sarasota, Florida. Families rate The Barclay at Sarasota 4.7 out of 5 based on 121 Google reviews. Contact the community directly to ask...

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3. Desoto Beach Club - Sky Active Living

★ 4.6 (104 Google reviews) · Independent Living

Desoto Beach Club – Sky Active Living is an independent senior living community in Sarasota, Florida, offering residents a lifestyle focused on learning, social connection, and personal interests without the...

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4. Arden Courts (Sarasota)

★ 4.8 (80 Google reviews) · Independent Living, Assisted Living

Arden Courts (Sarasota) is a assisted living and independent living community in Sarasota, Florida. Families rate Arden Courts (Sarasota) 4.8 out of 5 based on 80 Google reviews. Contact the community directly to ask...

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5. Suncoast East

★ 4.5 (86 Google reviews) · Independent Living, Assisted Living

Suncoast East is a assisted living and independent living community in Sarasota, Florida. Families rate Suncoast East 4.5 out of 5 based on 86 Google reviews. Contact the community directly to ask about availability,...

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6. Morningside House of Sarasota

★ 4.5 (65 Google reviews) · Independent Living, Assisted Living

Morningside House of Sarasota is a independent living and assisted living community in Sarasota, Florida. Families rate Morningside House of Sarasota 4.5 out of 5 based on 65 Google reviews. Contact the community...

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7. American House Sarasota

★ 4.7 (49 Google reviews) · Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

American House Sarasota is a assisted living and independent living and skilled nursing / long term care community in Sarasota, Florida. Families rate American House Sarasota 4.7 out of 5 based on 49 Google reviews....

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8. Brookdale Phillippi Creek

★ 4.2 (70 Google reviews) · Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Brookdale Phillippi Creek is a assisted living and independent living and skilled nursing / long term care community in Sarasota, Florida. Families rate Brookdale Phillippi Creek 4.2 out of 5 based on 70 Google reviews....

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9. Sarabella Senior Living

★ 4.2 (68 Google reviews) · Assisted Living

Sarabella Senior Living is a assisted living community in Sarasota, Florida. Families rate Sarabella Senior Living 4.2 out of 5 based on 68 Google reviews. Contact the community directly to ask about availability,...

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10. 81 Oaks Senior Living

★ 4.8 (39 Google reviews) · Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care

81 Oaks Senior Living in Sarasota, Florida offers assisted living, memory care, and independent living options within a larger intergenerational master-planned community that includes a charter school, church,...

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How this list was made

We ranked every Sarasota community on MyLivingChoice by its Google review score, weighted by review volume so a 4.8 with 80 reviews outranks a 5.0 with 3. Ratings change as families leave new reviews, so treat this as a starting point and always tour in person.

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