Heron House

For retirees, life doesn’t get much better than it does at Heron House in sunny Sarasota, FL. With highly-trained staff, spacious assisted living residences, and services for people with Alzheimer’s and dementia, Heron House provides premium senior living in one of the country’s most in-demand retirement locations. Residents enjoy a life of luxury at Heron House, resting easy know help is only a few minutes away whenever they need it. 

When people need help with their activities of daily living, they may consider an assisted living community where they can live comfortably while they receive long-term care. Heron House is the epitome of premier assisted living communities, offering everything a person needs in one convenient location. From twenty-four-hour staff to home-cooked meals, the community goes above and beyond to make sure their residents are happy, healthy, and fulfilled. 

Heron House’s long-term care services include general personal care for people who need help with their activities of daily living and specialized memory care services for people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. The memory care program includes personal care, with the added benefit of specialized Alzheimer’s and dementia care. When people living with Alzheimer’s or dementia need long-term care beyond what their family members are equipped to provide, a memory care program like Heron House’s can be the key to restoring their sense of wellbeing and giving them the retirement they always wanted. 

As older adults with memory loss get older, their behavioral symptoms may change. Heron House’s compassionate memory caregivers are prepared for residents to change during their stay, adjusting their daily care routine accordingly to make sure they’re getting the help they need. Caregivers work closely with individuals and their families to understand how Alzheimer’s and dementia impact each memory care resident individually, using the information to keep their care plan up-to-date. 

Heron House’s assisted living and memory care units are tastefully appointed, full of spacious apartments. Each apartment has its own unique charm, creating a comfortable environment where residents feel at home. Regardless of which floor plan a person chooses, each apartment comes with: 

• Spacious closets
• Internet hookups
• Basic cable
• Spacious windows
• Refrigerators
• Private bathrooms 
• Emergency call systems

Residents are welcome to prepare their own breakfast, lunch, or dinner, but most enjoy home-cooked meals in the on-campus dining room. Heron House’s on-site restaurant serves delectable meals three times a day, including classic selections like pot roast with vegetables, salmon fillets with rosemary, and turkey chili. Residents can dine with their friends in the communal dining room or request a private dining space to eat with their families. Meals are available to everyone, including assisted living residents, and Alzheimer’s care residents. 

To learn more about Heron House, their long-term care programs, or their services and amenities, use the link above to make an inquiry. Families who want to see the community in person can schedule a tour, making it easy for them to compare it to other assisted living facilities and memory care communities in Sarasota, FL. By touring the community, families can picture themselves or their loved one living there, determining if their personal, Alzheimer’s and dementia care programs are suitable. The staff is happy to answer questions about Heron House, their varying care units, and how they assist residents with their daily activities, helping family members understand what sets the community apart from other assisted living residences and memory care facilities in the area. 

For more information about Heron House without making an inquiry, read the frequently asked questions (FAQ) below.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does Heron House offer skilled nursing care for people who need ongoing medical attention How does Heron House vary from skilled nursing facilities?

Skilled nursing facilities are licensed to provide ongoing skilled nursing care for people who need medical attention regularly. Heron House is not a skilled nursing facility and is not licensed to provide ongoing medical attention. Their services are strictly non-medical, and while staff provides medication management and assistance with daily activities, they do not offer wound dressings, incontinence management, or other medical services. However, residents can schedule in-house physician visits, making it easy for Alzheimer’s patients and people with mobility issues to get health care. 

Q: Does Heron House offer independent living?

No. Heron House offers assisted living and memory care for those living with Alzheimer’s disease, but they do not currently offer independent living. To learn more, use the link above to make an inquiry. 

Q: Does Heron House offer adult day care or respite care?

Interested parties should contact Heron House with questions about short-term care programs like adult day care and respite care. To learn more about short-term care at Heron House, use the link above to make an inquiry. 

Q: What if I or my loved one develops Alzheimer’s disease after we move into Heron House for assisted living?

Heron House offers a continuum of care program, letting people move from assisted living to Alzheimer’s care without relocated to another residence entirely. Moving between assisted living communities take a lot of time and money, which most people want to avoid as they get older. Heron House takes the worry out aging, giving residents peace of mind that as their care needs change, so will their long-term care plan. 

Q: Is Heron House pet-friendly?

Yes! Residents are welcome to bring one small cat or dog with them when they move into Heron House as long as they can take care of it. Heron House’s pet-friendly policy makes it stand out from other retirement care communities since many prohibit pets. All animals are subject to the community’s pet policy, which families can learn more about by using the link above to make an inquiry. 

From The Community

Discover for yourself just how good it can get. At Heron House Assisted Living in Sarasota, FL, we provide the care and support to live your life to the fullest while only a short drive from the action of Sarasota. Our assisted living and memory care community is located near award-winning beaches, a trendy downtown area and spectacular shopping at St. Armands Circle. We offer five levels of care tailored to your needs. It’s our top priority to provide you all the services and amenities you need to live life the way only you know how! Read more to see what makes the Heron House Sarasota a special and unique senior living community.
Step through our doors and be welcomed into our gracious assisted living and memory care community where new friends and familiar comforts await. Sip your coffee and enjoy a good book on our porch as you look onto our quiet garden, have friends over for a delicious restaurant style meal, take a shopping excursion to one of our favorite hotspots in town, or join the Wii bowling team! The lovely common areas at our community are as cozy as your own living room, perfect for a quiet moment or entertaining family and friends. A variety of activities each day assures you can be as busy or quiet as you like.
The Heron House assisted living residents and residents’ families receive valuable peace of mind knowing that a certified nurse is on staff 24 hours a day and a security system is in place for residents with mild dementia. Our outstanding senior living experience employs specialists to assist both our assisted living and memory care residents who have an ongoing passion for daily service excellence. When necessary, we enlist the highest quality community resources available, including the finest in home health care, physical therapy, and visiting physicians.
While some communities insist on new residents putting down huge, non-refundable payments up-front, we like to do things a little differently. We care about not only the physical and emotional well-being of our residents, but their financial health as well. That’s why we offer our residents all the perks of country club living without the expensive buy-in—just a simple lease. Our community for memory care and assisted living in Sarasota, FL consists of 90 apartments, with three different floor plans and a number of amenities listed below.
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There are 6 hospitals within 25 miles of Heron House. The two closest hospitals are Sarasota Memorial Hospital which is 2.2 miles away and Doctors Hospital Of Sarasota which is 4.0 miles away.

Some of the key amenities available at Heron House are:

• Pet Friendly
• Housekeeping
• Pool
• Social Outings
• Clubs & Communities