The Windsor of Venice

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  • Interior

    A cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed and stylish decor.
  • Decor

    A well-lit dining area featuring multiple tables set with chairs, vibrant carpet, and elegant decor.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with vibrant sofas and a bookshelf, illuminated by natural light through the window.
  • Building

    A sunny day view of a residential building with palm trees and an American flag.
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    A hospital entrance with a covered driveway under a clear blue sky.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a well-made bed, artwork on the wall, and a nightstand adorned with a plant and lamp.
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    A cozy kitchen and dining area with a large wooden table, pendant lights, and decorative accents.
  • Dining

    A cozy kitchen with bar seating and a well-set dining area.
  • Landscaping

    A serene courtyard with a central fountain surrounded by palm trees and benches.
  • Kitchen

    A cozy kitchen with dark cabinets and green walls, featuring a small dining table with flowers.
  • Lighting

    A beautifully set dining room with large windows and elegant decor.
  • Garden

    A vibrant courtyard featuring a central fountain, surrounded by palm trees and benches, with buildings in the background.
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    A cozy living room with a beige sofa, decorated with green pillows, flanked by lamps and a vibrant nature painting on the wall.
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The Windsor of Venice

The Windsor of Venice is an assisted living and memory care community in Venice, FL.

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1600 Center Rd, Venice, FL 34292

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.5 from 118 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
11
2 stars
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1 stars
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The Windsor of Venice Costs & Pricing

At The Windsor of Venice, the monthly costs reflect the premium amenities and services offered to residents. For a one-bedroom unit, the cost is $5,080, which positions it above the average for Sarasota County at $4,288 and significantly higher than the state average of $3,864. Similarly, the studio option is priced at $8,095, markedly exceeding both county and state figures of $4,040 and $3,823 respectively. These price differences suggest that while The Windsor of Venice commands a higher investment, residents may benefit from enhanced lifestyle offerings and quality care that can justify these elevated costs in comparison to neighboring options.

Floor plansThe Windsor of VeniceSarasota CountyFlorida
1 Bedroom$5,080$4,288$3,864
Studio$8,095$4,040$3,823

Overall Review of The Windsor of Venice

common 31 reviews mention this

Staff support feels personal

Families and residents consistently describe staff as caring, respectful, and attentive to individual needs.

Multiple residents and family members say the staff learn names and treat people with dignity, with some describing a quick sense of trust and “family-like” support. Several mentions focus on hands-on help with daily needs, nursing coordination, and following through so residents do not have to worry about basic care. A few reviews also describe staff communication with families as responsive, which helps reduce stress when loved ones need help.

differentiator 14 reviews mention this

Around-the-clock care and call help

Residents and families mention continuous support and timely care when health needs change.

Several reviews highlight that nursing support is available around the clock, including mentions of 24-hour staffing and quick response from nurses/doctors when contacted. Families describe medication management and on-site evaluation as part of that support, and some say services adjusted as conditions declined. A few residents also mention having help available to prevent missed needs, while one reviewer still reports delays on call-bell response.

differentiator 10 reviews mention this

Hospice and memory-care support

Residents needing memory or end-of-life support are described as receiving appropriate, coordinated care.

Families describe dementia care as a good fit for their loved ones, including comments about staff assessing needs and making the right move into memory care. Others describe end-of-life support in-room with hospice services, and note coordination with the hospice partner for palliative comfort and family guidance. While most feedback is positive about memory-care personalization, a small number of reviews raise concerns specific to memory care.

caveat 12 reviews mention this

Dining is a mixed experience

Dining quality is repeatedly described as uneven, with some residents asking for improvements.

Some families describe meals as good to excellent, including mentions of dining choices and alternatives when someone dislikes what is being served. At the same time, several other reviews say the food is not great, sometimes calling it salty, institutional, or uneven in taste and quality. A few comments also point to limited options during meals, and one reviewer says they had to request help with how food was prepared.

common 21 reviews mention this

Activities support social connection

Residents and families describe frequent activities that help people stay engaged socially.

Reviews repeatedly mention ongoing activities and social events, including games, holiday celebrations, live entertainment, and off-site outings. Families say the staff-supported programming helps residents make friends and feel connected, even when someone is not highly mobile. A few notes suggest engagement can vary by individual interests or care level, but overall the activity calendar and variety come through clearly.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Pricing feels high for some families

Some families feel the community is priced above what they expected.

Several reviews explicitly mention cost concerns, including one describing the pricing as too expensive compared with expectations. Another review contrasts the value against the amenities and overall experience, while a separate comment suggests it may be priced higher than nearby options. Despite these concerns, other families still recommend the community based on care and daily support.

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Features

Housing

  • 94 resident community capacity 94 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Cafe Cafe
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Financing advice Financing advice
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Home sale assistance Home sale assistance
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Private cleaning services Private cleaning services
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Sarasota Bradenton International (25 miles away) Sarasota Bradenton International (25 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Personal care assistants Personal care assistants
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments
  • Walking wheelchair assistance Walking wheelchair assistance

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Tai Chi Tai Chi
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This area of Venice, Florida offers convenient access to essential services such as pharmacies, physicians, hospitals, places of worship, restaurants, cafes, and theaters. With multiple pharmacies nearby like Winn-Dixie and CVS Pharmacy, seniors can easily access their medications and healthcare needs. There are also reputable physicians in the area including Coast Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center and Riverchase Dermatology for medical care. In terms of dining options, there is a variety of restaurants to choose from including Culver's and Applebee's. The proximity to the Rodriquez Charles Venice Healthpark Surgery Center provides peace of mind in case of any medical emergencies. Additionally, Brohard Paw Park & Beach is just a short drive away for leisurely walks or picnics with beloved pets. Overall, this area offers a combination of convenience and amenities that would make it a great choice for senior living.

Pharmacies

  • Winn-Dixie (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • Gulf Coast Scripts (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
  • Woods Pharmacy (3 miles)

Physicians

  • Coast Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center-Dr. Greg Neily (1.5 miles)
  • Riverchase Dermatology (1.5 miles)
  • Conroy Richard A MD PA (1.6 miles)
  • Riverchase Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery (1.6 miles)
  • South County Heart Center (1.6 miles)
  • Florida Lakes Vein Center (1.6 miles)
  • James D Shortt MD (1.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Rodriguez, Charles Venice Healthpark Surgery Center (1.6 miles)
  • Center Of Surgical Excell (2.9 miles)
  • Venice Regional Medical Center (5 miles)
  • Anthem Insurance Companies (5.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Colonial Baptist Church Venice Fl (2.2 miles)
  • Lift Church (2.3 miles)
  • Church of the Nazarene (3.2 miles)
  • Emmanuel Lutheran Church (4.7 miles)
  • Epiphany Cathedral (5.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Culver's (2.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.3 miles)
  • Tomatillo's Fresh Mex (2.3 miles)
  • Brewburgers (2.4 miles)
  • Applebee's (2.4 miles)
  • Snook Haven Restaurant (2.5 miles)
  • Chili's Grill & Bar (2.5 miles)

Theaters

  • Spotlight Theatres Venice Luxury (3.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (3.7 miles)
  • Croissant & Co. (5.4 miles)

Parks

  • Brohard Paw Park & Beach (5.3 miles)

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