Aravilla Sarasota

Aravilla Sarasota is an assisted living and memory care community in Sarasota, Florida, offering both care types on the same campus in separate, dedicated spaces. The community provides personalized support for residents who need help with daily living tasks as well as specialized care for individuals living with Alzheimer's or dementia.

Residents receive 24/7 onsite licensed nursing care, with a wireless nurse call system ensuring rapid response. The community includes housekeeping and personal laundry services, chef-prepared meals, transportation to medical appointments, and access to onsite rehabilitative therapy. A personal concierge service supports residents during move-in to help them adjust to their new environment.

The community fosters social engagement through a vibrant activity calendar featuring live music performances, art and craft projects, games, fitness classes including gentle stretching and seated yoga, and guided nature walks. Residents enjoy excursions to local restaurants, the beach, and Sarasota landmarks. Lifelong learning opportunities include brain games, memory exercises, and educational activities. Family involvement is encouraged through special events, cookouts, themed parties, and holiday gatherings, with a monthly newsletter keeping families informed of activities.

The grounds feature lush tropical landscapes with whispering palms, soothing fountains, and a lagoon with resident swans. Residents can enjoy nature walks along paths throughout the property. Aravilla Sarasota also offers a female-only memory care unit designed specifically for women living with dementia.

In assisted living, pets are welcome as long as residents are able to care for them independently. Memory care residents have access to regular pet therapy visits. The community emphasizes personalized, evidence-based care with a tenured management team and staff trained to a higher standard than state requirements.