Aviva Senior Living

Aviva Senior Living sits on a 27-acre, park-like campus in The Meadows neighborhood in Sarasota, Florida, where you'll find paths through trees, gardens, and green spaces for easy strolls, and the place is known for feeling warm, welcoming, and open to all faiths, with a foundation in Jewish values like compassion, unity, and respect for life. This single-site, not-for-profit community features the full range of care, from independent living at Kobernick, to assisted living and memory care in Anchin, plus skilled nursing and rehabilitation at Benderson, so people can move through different stages of care without leaving the place they know. Residents get to join in all kinds of activities like watercolor painting classes, exercise programs like Thai Chi and balance classes, book clubs, games, live concerts, and lectures, and the resident board lets people have a say in how things run each day. There's a big focus on lifelong learning and staying active, with special programs, music, dance, and even resident-led events, plus on-site healthcare services and therapy so there's expert care nearby if needed, and if someone needs specialized help with memory support, there's a dedicated wing to care for those with Alzheimer's and dementia. The campus is designed for safety with protected walking paths and there's complimentary transportation for outings, so seniors get the chance to go on trips and appointments around town without worry. More than 200 private apartments have features like air conditioning, cable hookup, emergency call systems, wall-to-wall carpeting, wheelchair access, and 24-hour staff help, and apartments get regular cleaning. The facility's services include kosher meals served in several dining rooms, a pool, a Jacuzzi, a library, a recreation room, housekeeping, parking, elevators, and access to rehabilitation. Aviva works with My Care Finders to guide seniors and families through choosing the right care setting, whether that's independent living, assisted living, group homes, or skilled nursing, and the Sarasota-Manatee Aviva Jewish Housing Foundation supports the community with fundraising and events. Aviva has received recognition such as a "High Performing" rating in skilled nursing from U.S. News, a platinum winner award for best retirement community from SRQ magazine, and residents often mention how friendly the staff is, the peaceful setting, and the meaningful activities offered every week.