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8 assisted living facilities that accept Medicaid in Sarasota, Florida

On AHCA's Medicaid assisted living waiver list, Sarasota County.

ALFs on the waiver list
8
beds
561
report memory care
2

What Medicaid pays for in a Florida ALF

Florida Medicaid pays for assisted living care through the long-term care part of Statewide Medicaid Managed Care. It covers services such as personal care and help with medication. It doesn't pay room and board, so rent and meals still come from your parent's own income.

How to get on the waiver in Sarasota

Call your local Aging and Disability Resource Center or the Elder Helpline at 1-800-96-ELDER to be screened. The Department of Elder Affairs decides whether the care need is high enough; the Department of Children and Families checks income and assets.

There's often a waitlist, so get screened early. Elder Affairs explains the steps. Then call the Sarasota ALFs below to ask who has a waiver bed.

The 8 ALFs in Sarasota on the waiver list

  1. Grand Villa of Sarasota730 South Osprey Avenue, Sarasota 34236173 beds · 2 deficiencies Medicaid waiverMemory care
    (941) 955-4646
  2. Brookdale Phillippi Creek5501 Swift Road, Sarasota 34231127 beds · 13 deficiencies Medicaid waiverMemory care
    (941) 922-8778
  3. Desoto Palms LLC5601 N Honore Avenue, Sarasota 3424395 beds · 7 deficiencies, 1 Class I or II In reviewMedicaid waiver
    (941) 355-0303
  4. The Meadows of Sarasota Senior Living1809 18th Street, Sarasota 3423475 beds · 12 deficiencies In litigationMedicaid waiver
    (941) 906-9217
  5. Ashton Place Corp4151 Ashton Road, Sarasota 3423344 beds · 7 deficiencies In reviewECCMedicaid waiver
    (941) 922-2722
  6. Alderman Oaks Retirement Center Inc727 Hudson Avenue, Sarasota 3423635 beds · 5 deficiencies Medicaid waiver
    (941) 955-9099
  7. Croton Manor2512 Croton Ave, Sarasota 342396 beds · 3 deficiencies Medicaid waiver
    (941) 927-0139
  8. Tina's ALF1172 Tarpon Avenue, Sarasota 342376 beds · 2 deficiencies Medicaid waiver
    (941) 375-1354

ALFs in Sarasota that say they take Medicaid but are not on the list

These Sarasota ALFs report Medicaid as a form of payment but aren't on the waiver list. That can mean another program such as Assistive Care Services, so ask which one they bill.

All assisted living in Sarasota

All 58 assisted living facilities in Sarasota, with or without Medicaid.

Questions families ask about Medicaid in Sarasota

Does Medicaid pay for assisted living in Florida?

Yes, for care services, through the SMMC long-term care program.

Is there a waiting list for the Florida Medicaid waiver?

Yes. Get screened early through the Elder Helpline.

Which assisted living facilities in Sarasota accept Medicaid?

The 8 listed on this page are on AHCA's waiver list.

Does Medicaid pay for room and board in assisted living?

No. Room and board stays your parent's cost.

From the state record: Florida AHCA FloridaHealthFinder, Medicaid services search.