Assisted Living in Venice, FL

Venice Center for Independent and Assisted Living is located in the heart of downtown Venice, across the street from Centennial Park's green walkways, gazebo and splash pad, and city bakeries, restaurants and shops are nearby. Venice Center has a large courtyard with a fountain, and there are several indoor lounges, excellent places for seniors to spend time socializing or relaxing with a good book. There's a busy calendar of movie nights, parties and excursions, and seniors can get primary medical care on-site. The warm and caring attitude of staff and the excellent location are the reasons we selected Venice Center for our top 10 list.

HarborChase of Venice is located in a residential part of the city, one block from a Publix supermarket. There are family-style restaurants nearby, and historic downtown Venice is five minutes away by car. Chef-prepared meals featuring fresh, local ingredients are served in the bright and cheerful dining room or on the patio. Laundry and housekeeping services are provided at HarborChase so seniors can spend their time enjoying life. We included HarborChase in our top 10 list because of the opportunity for seniors to transition to memory care or skilled nursing as needed.

A Banyan Residence Assisted Living and Memory Care is near the Venice Airport and a five-minute drive from downtown. A farmers market and several restaurants are nearby, and a beachfront park is two miles away. Seniors are encouraged to live as independently as possible at Banyan, and there are many physical fitness, personal enrichment and social programs to choose from. A garden with water features includes comfortable seating and an area for residents to plant and harvest fruits.

Elmcroft of Bella Vita offers seniors an enjoyable retirement free of hassles, with housekeeping and laundry service provided and caring staff available to help out when needed. There's a beauty salon and barbershop on-site, and seniors can relax inside a covered screened porch, in the library or in one of the indoor lounges. Religious services are offered at Elmcroft, and residents are provided with transportation to doctor's offices. There's also a piano for seniors who like to tickle the ivories and those who like to listen.

Assisted Living at Tuscan Gardens is less than two miles from bustling downtown Venice, and there are several hotels nearby where visiting family members can stay. At Tuscan Gardens, the staff respects seniors' independence, but help is always nearby when needed. One- and two-bedroom assisted living suites have kitchenettes and spacious closets, and the two-story lobby lounge includes a double-sided fireplace with cozy seating on both sides. We added Assisted Living at Tuscan Gardens to our top 10 list because of the wealth of amenities, including a chapel, movie theater and bistro.

Aston Gardens at Pelican Pointe is situated in a residential neighborhood two miles east of vibrant downtown Venice, adjacent to the Pelican Pointe Golf and Country Club. Nearby, the Venice Commons shopping plaza includes a Publix supermarket. At Aston Gardens, the experienced, nurturing staff is happy to help seniors manage medications and schedule medical appointments. Family members are welcome to dine with residents at Sensations restaurant, and seniors can take advantage of concierge services to arrange reservations, appointments and excursions, with transportation provided. Aston Gardens makes our top 10 list of assisted living residences because of its extensive and detailed attention to the needs of seniors.

Gardens of Venice, located in a residential area of South Venice, is close to a Walmart Supercenter and a five-minute drive from shopping and entertainment. Besides enjoying five-star meals in the bright and spacious dining room, seniors can opt to have a meal or snack at the on-site bistro. Enjoyable activities and excursions are planned for seniors, and the billiards room, movie theater and heated outdoor swimming pool add to the daily diversions. The wealth of opportunities for seniors to enjoy life is the reason we included Gardens of Venice in our top 10 list.

The Windsor of Venice provides assisted living and memory care in an enriched environment that includes entertaining programs, fitness classes and fun excursions into the surrounding community. Attention is given daily to each resident's care and progress, with the opportunity to change plans and services as needed. Nurses liaison with doctors and family members to provide continually updated care for seniors. We included The Windsor of Venice in our top 10 list because of the staff's comprehensive and caring attention to each resident's well-being and happiness.

Heron Club at Prestancia, an assisted living and memory care residence, is located 11 miles from downtown Venice in nearby Sarasota, Florida. Adjacent to the TPC Prestancia golf course, the residence is also close to shopping and dining. Heron Club at Prestancia strives to create an upscale country club atmosphere with several gathering spots and a daily happy hour. Seniors can select a studio apartment or choose from one-bedroom floor plans ranging from 432 to 864 square feet. Caring staff members are always available to assist seniors with their needs, including medication management.

Brookdale Palmer Ranch in Sarasota keeps seniors engaged with fun activities like ice cream socials, shopping trips and happy hour at the on-site pub. The chef uses resident suggestions to create exceptional meals, and special diets are accommodated. Friendly and caring staff members are always available to help seniors as needed, and residents can recuperate from surgery in the skilled nursing care community. Brookdale Palmer Ranch made our top 10 list because the residence continues to provide caring support for seniors as they age in place.