Senior Resources - Sarasota County, Florida

Introduction to Senior Resources in Sarasota County

Finding reliable senior resources in Sarasota County can make a significant difference for older adults and the families who care for them. Whether you live in Sarasota, Venice, North Port, Englewood, Nokomis, Osprey, Longboat Key, or another Sarasota County community, this guide connects you with trusted local organizations and services.

Whether you’re planning for the future, supporting an aging parent, or navigating a recent health change, these local resources can provide valuable information, assistance, and support to help seniors remain safe, healthy, and independent.

If you or a loved one is also considering assisted living, independent living, or memory care, Senior Consulting Advisors provides personalized guidance to help families explore senior living options throughout Sarasota County—at no cost to you.

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Sarasota County Senior Resources

Aging & Disability Resources (ADRC)

  • Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida / Elder Helpline
    • Website: Senior Friendship Centers – Resources for Aging
    • Phone: 866-413-5337
    • Services: Information, referrals, and case management connecting older adults and caregivers with long-term care, in-home services, benefits, and other aging resources throughout Sarasota County

Meals & Nutrition Programs 

  • Meals on Wheels of Sarasota
    • Website: mealsonwheelsofsarasota.org
    • Phone: 941-366-6693
    • Services: Home-delivered nutritious meals for eligible Sarasota County residents who are unable to shop for or prepare meals independently

 

  • Senior Friendship Centers

Community Resources

  • Senior Friendship Centers

 

  • 211 Suncoast Cares
    • Website: 211suncoastcares.org
    • Phone: 211
    • Services: Referrals for housing, food, healthcare, transportation, financial assistance, mental health services, disability services, elder services, and other community resources.

Senior Transportation Services

Caregiver Support

  • Senior Friendship Centers – Caregiving Place

Veterans Resources

  • Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
    • Website: floridavets.org
    • Phone: 1-844-693-5838
    • Services: Point of entry for Florida veterans to access earned services, benefits and support.


  • Patriot Angels
    • Phone: 844-757-3047
    • Services: Helps veterans and their families navigate the VA benefits process, especially related to affording senior living, healthcare, and long-term care.

 

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resources

  • Alzheimer’s Association – Florida Gulf Coast Chapter
    • Phone: 1-800-272-3900
    • Services: 24/7 dementia helpline, caregiver support groups, education, local resources, and support for individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.


  • Senior Friendship Centers – Caregiving Place
    • Phone: 941-556-3268
    • Services: Adult day services and caregiver support for older adults with dementia and other cognitive or age-related challenges.

Senior Healthcare Resources

  • NeedyMeds
    • Website: needymeds.org
    • Phone: 800-503-6897
    • Services: Free/low-cost clinics & prescription assistance.

Senior Financial Assistance

  • Sarasota County Senior Advocacy Council
    • Website: scsac.net/get-help
    • Phone: Contact through website
    • Services: Helps low-income Sarasota County seniors access essential support and assistance with needs that affect their safety, health, mobility, and ability to remain safely at home.

Florida Medicaid / Other Benefits

  • MyACCESS
    • Website: myaccess.myflfamilies.com
    • Phone: 850-300-4323
    • Services: Medicaid, Food assistance (SNAP), Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA), Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

 

  • Future Care Funding – W. Morgan Advisory
    • Website: futurecarefunding.com
    • Phone: 727-709-0175
    • Services: Medicaid planning, Veterans care, asset protection, funeral expense trust, long-term care insurance, and home care plans.

 

Senior Centers

  • Senior Friendship Centers – Sarasota

 

  • Longboat Key Paradise Center
    • Website: theparadisecenter.org/
    • Phone: 941-383-6493
    • Services: Senior social, wellness, educational, and community programs for older adults in Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

Adult Day Care

  • Town Square Sarasota
    • Website: townsquare.net/adult-day-care/florida/university-parkway/
    • Phone: 941-336-5061
    • Services: Adult day care and senior programming focused on daytime supervision, social engagement, activities, and caregiver respite, including support for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

Home Health Care

 

Hospice & Palliative Care

  • Residential Home Health

Funeral Services

  • Dignity Memorial
    • Phone: 800-343-4464
    • Services: Funeral home, funeral planning, cremation services, cemeteries.

 

Senior Legal Assistance

    • Phone: 1-888-895-7873
    • Services: Free civil legal advice for elders related to housing, consumer, family law, advance directives, Medicaid and Medicare, Social Security and SSI, elder abuse, and relative caregivers.

 

  • Absolute Law
    • Website: absolutelaw.net
    • Phone: 239-268-4669
    • Services: Legal help with personal injury, family matter, estate planning.

 

Senior Housing Assistance

  • Sarasota Housing Authority
    • Website: sarasotahousing.org/
    • Phone: 941-361-6210
    • Services: Affordable housing, public housing, Housing Choice Voucher assistance, and other housing resources for eligible Sarasota County residents

 

  • Florida Housing Search
    • Website: floridahousingsearch.org
    • Phone: 1-877-428-8844
    • Services: Free statewide housing search tool for locating affordable and accessible rental housing.

Looking for More Than Local Resources?

If you or a loved one is beginning to explore assisted living, memory care, or independent living, Senior Consulting Advisors provides personalized guidance at no cost to families.

Frequently Asked Questions About Senior Resources in Sarasota County

Sarasota County offers a wide range of programs and services designed to support older adults and their caregivers. Whether you’re looking for transportation, caregiver support, Meals on Wheels, senior centers, veterans services, Alzheimer’s and dementia resources, or financial assistance, this guide highlights trusted organizations serving Sarasota, Venice, North Port, Englewood, Nokomis, and surrounding communities.

Seniors in Sarasota have access to transportation programs, nutrition services, caregiver support, adult day care, home care, senior centers, legal assistance, veterans services, and memory care resources. Many of these organizations serve residents across all of Sarasota County, not just the City of Sarasota. 

The Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) serves as a central source of information for seniors, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities. The ADRC can help connect you with long-term care resources, benefits counseling, caregiver support, transportation, and other local services. You’ll find contact information for the Sarasota County ADRC in this guide.

Several organizations throughout Sarasota County offer transportation assistance for older adults, including rides to medical appointments, grocery stores, senior centers, and other essential destinations. Eligibility and service areas vary by program, so it’s best to contact the transportation provider directly for details.

Eligible older adults may qualify for home-delivered meals through Meals on Wheels or other nutrition programs operating throughout Sarasota County. Congregate dining sites and community meal programs are also available in many areas for seniors who are able to travel.

Depending on eligibility, seniors may qualify for Medicare Savings Programs, Medicaid, SNAP benefits, utility assistance, prescription assistance, veterans benefits, property tax exemptions, and other local or state programs. Organizations listed on this page can help determine which benefits may be available.

Many older adults successfully remain at home with support from home care, transportation, meal delivery, and caregiver assistance. However, if daily activities become difficult, falls become more frequent, memory loss progresses, or safety becomes a concern, assisted living or memory care may provide the additional support needed. Senior Consulting Advisors can help families evaluate their options at no cost.

Families can start by contacting the Sarasota County Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) or exploring the local organizations listed on this page. If you’re also considering assisted living, memory care, or independent living, Senior Consulting Advisors provides free guidance to help families understand their options and connect with appropriate senior care resources.

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