Home care services for Sarasota seniors
A morning walk on the Bayfront, a Thursday matinee at the Asolo, or quiet recovery after a knee replacement, our Sarasota plans bend around the routine that already works. RN-reviewed at intake, refreshed quarterly.
Conditions our Sarasota caregivers support
The diagnosis shapes the care plan. Common reasons Sarasota families call:
Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Sundowning routines, wandering prevention, redirection, validation, and the practiced patience this work needs.
Parkinson’s Disease
Mobility cueing, on-time medication, freezing-gait responses, and exercises aligned with PT visits at Sarasota Memorial.
Stroke Recovery
Therapy-aligned exercises, dysphagia precautions, safe transfers from bed to chair, aphasia-friendly communication.
Post-Surgical Recovery
Hip and knee replacements, cardiac procedures, discharge from Sarasota Memorial or Doctors Hospital, wound watch.
Cancer Care at Home
Transport to Florida Cancer Specialists, nausea routines, hydration tracking, steady presence on chemo recovery days.
Congestive Heart Failure
Daily weight checks, low-sodium meal prep, edema watch, medication reminders to prevent CHF readmissions.
COPD & Respiratory
Oxygen-equipment support, pursed-lip breathing reminders, exacerbation triggers in Sarasota humidity and pollen seasons.
Diabetes Management
Glucose monitoring, diabetic meal prep, daily foot inspection, insulin scheduling, low-sugar grocery support.
End-of-Life Comfort
Wrap-around respite for Tidewell Hospice clients, comfort positioning, overnight presence so family can rest.
Local, neighborly, and as thorough as you’d want it.
Sarasota has plenty of home care options. What sets us apart is that we live and work here. Our care manager personally walks every new caregiver into a Sarasota home, and our office is in Lakewood Ranch, not a national call center somewhere unrelated.
Local office, local people
Our care manager is based in Lakewood Ranch. The caregivers live across Sarasota and Manatee. No 800-number triage when you call.
RN-supervised plans
Every Sarasota care plan is signed off by a registered nurse and re-evaluated quarterly as needs evolve.
Caregiver matching, not assignment
We match on personality, language, hobbies, and clinical experience. Chemistry matters as much as credentials, especially over months of care.
LTC insurance & VA handled
We bill John Hancock, Genworth, Mutual of Omaha, Transamerica, and the VA Community Care Network direct. You don’t front the cost.
Same-day & next-day starts
Sarasota Memorial discharges go home with care in place that same day or the next morning, with the assessment done bedside if needed.
Neighborhoods & hospitals we serve in Sarasota
Caregivers dispatch from our Lakewood Ranch office, with typical arrival inside 25 minutes from downtown to Palmer Ranch.
Neighborhoods we cover
Hospitals & rehab partners
How home care starts in Sarasota
Most Sarasota families have a caregiver in the home inside 24 to 48 hours of the first call.
Free phone consult
A 15-minute call. The situation, the diagnosis, what’s working, what isn’t.
In-home assessment
RN or care manager visits the Sarasota home, reviews medications and the layout, writes the plan.
Caregiver match
The care manager personally introduces the matched caregiver in the home before the first shift.
Ongoing supervision
Care plan re-evaluated quarterly. Care manager is on call 24/7 when something changes.
How much does home care cost in Sarasota?
Home care cost in Sarasota depends on hours per week, level of care, and payment source. Typical private-pay rates run $33 to $40 per hour for companion or personal care, with reduced effective rates on multi-hour packages and 24-hour or live-in coverage.
Private Pay
The most flexible option for Sarasota families. Hourly, daily, or live-in rates. No paperwork, no pre-authorization waits, no copay reconciliation.
Best for: short-term recovery, snowbird coverage, families who want full schedule control.
Long-Term Care Insurance
We bill John Hancock, Genworth, Mutual of Omaha, Transamerica, and most major LTC carriers directly. You don’t front the cost while waiting for reimbursement.
Best for: Sarasota seniors activating an LTC policy purchased years ago.
VA Community Care Network
Sarasota veterans approved through the VA can receive in-home care at no out-of-pocket cost. We’re an authorized CCN provider and handle direct VA billing.
Best for: service-connected veterans, Aid & Attendance recipients, surviving spouses with VA benefits.
Medicaid Waiver Programs
Florida’s SMMC-LTC program covers home-based care for eligible Sarasota seniors. We accept select waiver MCOs and help families navigate the CARES assessment.
Best for: Sarasota County seniors on fixed incomes who meet Florida’s eligibility criteria.
Want a real quote for Sarasota? Call (941) 799-7559 for an exact estimate based on hours, level of care, and payment source. No signup at the door.
Our Sarasota caregivers: vetted, trained, supervised
About 1 in 12 applicants makes it through our hiring process. Every caregiver in a Sarasota home has cleared a Florida AHCA Level 2 background check, a drug screen, reference calls, and an in-person interview with our care manager.
- ✓HHA or CNA certified. Every caregiver holds an active Florida certification.
- ✓Dementia-trained. Alzheimer’s Association curriculum at onboarding, annual refreshers.
- ✓Safe-transfer & fall prevention. Gait belts, two-person lifts, hazard checks at every visit.
- ✓CPR & first aid certified. Emergency response drills run twice yearly.
- ✓Fully bonded & insured. Workers’ compensation and general liability on every caregiver.
What our Sarasota County clients say
“After Mom’s hip replacement at Sarasota Memorial we needed help fast. They had a caregiver here the next morning, and the same person came back every shift. Three weeks later Mom was walking the lanai by herself. Quiet, professional, kind.”
Daughter of client, Palmer Ranch
“My husband is a veteran with dementia. The VA paperwork was a maze until they took it over. Now he gets care five afternoons a week and I get a few hours to breathe. The caregiver is part of our routine, not an interruption.”
Veteran spouse, The Meadows
“Care manager came to the house, met everyone, and built a plan that worked for Dad’s Parkinson’s. He’s still going to his Asolo subscription with the caregiver helping him in and out of the car. That’s the level of detail we needed.”
Son of client, Downtown
Common questions about home care in Sarasota
How much does home care cost in Sarasota?
Private-pay home care in Sarasota typically runs $33 to $40 per hour for companion or personal care, with reduced effective rates on multi-hour and 24-hour packages. Long-term care insurance and VA Community Care often cover the full cost. Call (941) 799-7559 for a Sarasota-specific quote.
How quickly can a caregiver start in Sarasota?
For most Sarasota families, we complete the in-home assessment within 24 hours of the first call and have a caregiver in the home the next day. Sarasota Memorial and Doctors Hospital discharges are often same-day. Complex 24-hour schedules may take 2 to 3 days to staff with the right team.
Are your caregivers employees or contractors?
All caregivers in Sarasota are W-2 employees of A Perfect Choice Home Care. Never independent contractors, never a registry referral. We handle payroll taxes, workers’ compensation, and liability insurance. You’re never the employer of record.
What if the caregiver isn’t the right fit?
Call us. We re-match without question and without a fee. Personality fit matters as much as clinical fit, and we’d rather find the right caregiver in the second introduction than have an unhappy client.
Do you accept Medicare?
Original Medicare does not cover non-medical home care (the kind of ongoing in-home support we provide). It does cover short-term skilled care from a Medicare-certified agency after a hospital stay. We can refer you to a Medicare partner and pick up where they leave off. Some Medicare Advantage plans now include limited in-home supports we may be able to bill.
Can you provide 24-hour or live-in care?
Yes. We staff both true 24-hour care (two awake caregivers on rotating shifts) and live-in care (one caregiver with a protected 8-hour sleep window) in Sarasota. Live-in is more affordable per day but only works when the client sleeps reliably through the night.
Are you licensed to operate in Sarasota?
Yes. A Perfect Choice Home Care is a Florida-licensed home health agency (HHA #299994658) and nurse registry (NR #30211834). We’re authorized across all of Sarasota County, including Sarasota, Siesta Key, Lakewood Ranch, Venice, and North Port.
Ready to talk through home care in Sarasota?
A free 15-minute call with our care manager. No pressure, no commitment, just clarity on what care could look like for your family.
A Perfect Choice Home Care · HHA #299994658 · NR #30211834 · Serving Sarasota County, Florida