Liana of Sarasota

What does a building look like when every resident is living with memory loss? Liana of Sarasota, at 2630 University Parkway in Sarasota, is set up that way. It provides memory care, short-term respite stays and hospice care, so a resident can stay in a familiar place as needs change over time. Every resident here is living with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia, and the daily routine is planned with that in mind.

Care is personalized, with a 1-on-1 approach that starts from each resident's habits, history and current abilities. Trained staff are available around the clock. Full board is included, meaning 3 meals a day plus snacks, and dining is served restaurant style with staff on hand to help residents who need assistance at the table.

The grounds include landscaped outdoor areas and courtyards where residents can spend time outside safely, and the indoor spaces are bright with natural light. Apartments are laid out to keep daily life simple, and residents can choose private or semi-private accommodations, which affects the monthly cost. Families should ask how the courtyards are secured, when residents can use them, and whether staff join residents outside.

Respite stays offer short-term support for a family caregiver who needs time away. Families weighing memory care in Sarasota should ask how care plans are updated, how hospice providers work with the staff, and what the monthly rate covers for each type of room.