Senior Care in Sarasota, Florida
Seniors Helping Seniors® | Suncoast Senior Care provides non-medical in-home care across Sarasota and surrounding communities. Our caregivers are experienced, mature adults who understand what your family is going through because many of them have been there too.
Serving families across Sarasota and Manatee counties
In-Home Care Services Available in Sarasota
Home Care for Veterans
Full range of services at zero out-of-pocket cost for eligible veterans through our VA contract
Personal Care
Bathing and showering assistance, dressing, toileting, grooming, and mobility support
Fall Prevention Services
In-home safety assessment, hazard identification, and ongoing monitoring by caregivers
Dementia Support Services
Supervision, companionship, and structured social interaction for clients with cognitive decline
Companion Care
Socialization, pet care, and regular updates for family members who live far away
Family Caregiver Support
Relief for family caregivers, available around the clock including overnight
Transportation
Rides to appointments and errands, provided as part of a broader care plan
Home Care for Veterans
Full range of services at zero out-of-pocket cost for eligible veterans through our VA contract
How to Get Started with Home Care in Sarasota
Most families go from their first call to active care within 48 hours to one week.
Start with a quick conversation
Call us or reach out online. A care coordinator will talk through your situation, answer questions, and help determine whether home care is the right next step.
15-minute intake call
A dedicated coordinator takes time to understand the situation, the level of care needed, and whether the agency is the right fit.
Review and sign documents
Documents are sent by email for review and signature, and most families complete this step electronically within a day. If electronic forms aren’t convenient, our nurse can bring the paperwork to the in-home assessment and review it with you there.
In-home nurse assessment
A registered nurse visits the home to evaluate care needs and check the environment for safety concerns such as fall hazards. This visit is typically scheduled within 24 to 48 hours of your first call.
Match with a caregiver
The care team identifies caregivers based on skill set, availability, proximity to the client’s home, and personality fit.
Your care schedule begins
Simple schedules can start within a couple of days. More comprehensive 24/7 arrangements may take up to a week to coordinate with multiple caregivers.
Payment Options for Senior Care in Sarasota
VA-Funded Care for Veterans
Eligible veterans pay nothing out of pocket. The VA authorizes weekly care hours and the agency schedules accordingly.
Medicare Advantage Plans
Qualifying Medicare Advantage plans may cover home care services at no cost to the enrolled individual
PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care)
Individuals enrolled in PACE receive services within their authorized weekly hours at no out-of-pocket cost.
About 60% of clients pay privately. Billing happens every other week for the previous two weeks of care already provided. No upfront payment is required.
What Sarasota Families Are Saying
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Neighborhoods and Communities Served in Sarasota
We serve families throughout Sarasota County. Lakewood Ranch straddles the Sarasota and Manatee County border, and we serve residents on both sides.
What Makes Seniors Helping Seniors Different
Home care agencies are not all the same. The peer-to-peer model at Seniors Helping Seniors® means caregivers are experienced, mature adults who have lived through the same decades as the people they serve. Most came to caregiving after caring for a spouse or family member of their own. That shared background shapes how they connect with clients.
Reliability is where most agencies fall short. Caregiver turnover industry-wide runs between 68% and 80% annually. At Seniors Helping Seniors® Sarasota, our rate is well below that. We also track the Continuity of Care Index to confirm the same caregivers are consistently assigned to the same clients. Ask any agency you consider for both numbers.
- Contracted with the VA, Medicare Advantage, and PACE
- Level 2 background-screened caregivers through Florida's Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse
About Seniors Helping Seniors® in Sarasota
Seniors Helping Seniors® was co-founded in 1998 by Kiran and Philip Yocom. The organization was built on a simple belief: care is most meaningful when it comes from someone who genuinely shares your life experience. That principle has guided every hiring and staffing decision since.
The Sarasota and Manatee County operation is locally owned by Andy Malivuk, who has been with Seniors Helping Seniors® for nine years and ranks among the top franchise owners nationally. Andy entered home care because of his family’s experiences, and his grandfather was his first employee.
Independently owned and operated. ® Corporate Mutual Resources Incorporated.
Common Questions About Home Care in Sarasota
Most families go from their first call to active care within 48 hours to one week, depending on how complex the schedule is. A nurse assessment typically happens within 24 to 48 hours of the initial call, and straightforward plans can often be staffed within a couple of days after that.
The Sarasota office covers Sarasota County and Manatee County, including Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Venice, Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, and Palmetto. Lakewood Ranch is served on both sides of the county line.
There is no upfront payment required, and billing happens every other week for care that has already been provided. Contact us directly for details on agreement terms and cancellation policies specific to your care plan.
Yes. A registered nurse visits the home for an in-depth assessment before any care starts. The visit typically takes about an hour and covers care needs, home safety factors, and fall prevention. It generally happens within 24 to 48 hours of your first call.
We will make a change quickly. Caregiver matching takes personality, proximity, and skill set into account from the start, which makes a poor fit uncommon. When one does occur, we listen to the feedback, adjust as needed, and introduce someone who is a better match without delay.
Yes. The agency holds a contract with the Veterans Administration. Eligible veterans receive the full range of services at zero out-of-pocket cost. Learn more on the Sarasota home care for veterans page.
Every caregiver completes Level 2 background screening through Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse before their first shift. This is the most comprehensive screening level the state offers and is required without exception.
Care plans can start from as few as 6 hours per week and scale up to 24/7 continuous care with multiple caregivers rotating in shifts. The agency can also coordinate overnight shifts, where caregivers remain awake through the night to assist clients safely.
Talk to Our Sarasota Care Team
If someone you care about needs help at home, we are ready to help you figure out the right next step. Most families get started within a week.
