Quick Summary: Discover why Venice, Florida, is a top-rated destination for an active, vibrant, and safe retirement. From its pristine beaches and sunny, age-friendly culture to a thriving arts scene and world-class golf courses, Venice has it all. At Grand Living at Wellen Park, we elevate your Florida retirement with resort-style amenities, maintenance-free living, and exceptional independent living, assisted living, and memory care services.
Senior living in Florida today is active, vibrant, and exciting, full of new adventures. Florida retirees are cultivating their own retirement lifestyle and writing the best chapter of their lives, not just the end of the story.
If this sounds like you and the kind of active retirement lifestyle you’re looking for, Venice, FL, is where you want to be. Whether you’re looking for independent living, assisted living, or memory care, Grand Living at Wellen Park is your Venice, Florida, retirement destination for world-class amenities, extraordinary experiences, and maintenance-free, resort-style senior living.
Here are just a few of the reasons why Venice is one of the best places to retire in Florida.
Benefits of Senior Living in Venice, FL
Miles of pristine, white-sand beaches with crystal blue water. An enchanting, tree-lined downtown with stately, Mediterranean-style buildings. Wetlands and waterways teeming with dolphins and manatees. Award-winning golf courses you can play year-round.
The best of what senior living in Florida has to offer is all in one place—Venice.
Venice, FL, Is Aging-Friendly
Venice has long been known as a magnet for senior living in Florida. With an average age of 69, the population skews older compared to the overall U.S. median age of 39.
Nearly 40% of the population in Sarasota County, where Venice is located, is 65 or older. Sarasota County has made a concerted effort to be an inclusive, supportive, and accessible community for older adults. In 2015, it became the first community in Florida to join the World Health Organization’s Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities and AARP’s Network of Age-Friendly Communities.
This focus on creating a community dedicated to seniors means that Venice, FL, has an infrastructure and culture built around serving the needs of an older adult population.
Venice’s Climate Is Ideal For Senior Living
Another reason Venice is one of the best places to retire in Florida is its sunny, temperate climate. On average, Venice has 50 more sunny days per year than other cities.
Located in a subtropical climate zone, Venice maintains an average winter temperature of approximately 75℉, with average lows in January reaching only 51℉. One of the perks of senior living in Venice, FL, is that its rainiest days are in July and August, so its winter days are clear and dry.
Venice Is One of the Safest Places to Retire in Florida
Venice, FL, consistently ranks among the safest mid-sized cities in Florida. Its overall crime rate is more than 40% lower than the national average, according to NeighborhoodScout. Compared to similar communities in Florida, Venice has 50% less crime.
Things to Do in Venice, FL, for Active Seniors
Senior living in Florida is all about enjoying your best years by finding ways to connect, spark joy, and embrace the coastal lifestyle.
No matter if you’re a beach bum, avid angler, art lover, or golf fanatic, Venice has something for you.
Arts and Culture
Venice is home to a thriving arts and cultural scene, with local theater, its own symphony orchestra, museums, libraries, and galleries.
The Venice Theatre has served as a cultural anchor in the community for more than 75 years, and features a variety of productions in its repertoire each season, from cabarets to dramas to musicals.
The Venice Performing Arts Center is home to the Venice Symphony, Venice Chorale, and Venice Concert Band, as well as world-renowned entertainment.
For seniors looking for a more hands-on arts experience, the Venice Art Center offers a number of workshops in jewelry making, painting, pottery, and more. Prefer to be a patron of local artists? Pick up a work of art at one of more than a dozen area galleries.
Beaches and Outdoor Activities
Known as the shark tooth capital of the world, Venice’s beaches are full of fossilized teeth from creatures that lived in nearby waters during prehistoric times. Shark-tooth hunting at Caspersen Beach is a favorite local pastime for all ages.
Venice has 14 miles of beaches stretching across the Gulf of Mexico. In addition to Caspersen Beach, Brohard Beach is best known for its 700-ft. fishing pier. Venice Beach is nationally certified as a Blue Wave Beach for its cleanliness and commitment to the environment.
Wellness and Recreation
For active seniors on the move, it’s game on in Venice.
The area is an absolute golfer’s paradise, with 15 public courses nearby and a grand total of 50 golf courses within a 20-mile radius. Pelican Pointe Golf and Country Club is highly rated with an excellent tee setup for all levels of golfers. Jacaranda West is also highly regarded by Southwest Florida golfers.
If golf is not your game, take a stroll along the Legacy Trail, which has more than 23 miles of paved walkways for walking, cycling and birdwatching.
Grand Living at Wellen Park: The best of senior living in Venice, FL
The best part of senior living in Venice, FL? Knowing you have a warm and welcoming place to come home to.
Grand Living at Wellen Park in Venice goes above and beyond the standard senior living community to deliver an elevated environment where joy, connection and personalized care come together.
At Wellen Park, all of our residents experience THE STERLING TOUCH®, our unique promise of personalized service and extraordinary experiences. Our team caters to our residents in every way for a completely maintenance-free, worry-free lifestyle with all the perks of a resort and the comfort and care of home.
For those looking for the benefits of independent living, we offer the freedom to live fully while feeling supported every step of the way.
As one of the best assisted living communities in Florida, we blend personalized care with an active, engaging environment.
Families looking for Memory Care, dementia care or Alzheimer’s Care will find our LUMINATIONS® program tailor-made to their loved one’s needs. Our Monarch Lane neighborhood offers top-tier care for both men and women. We also offer exclusive, women-only care in our serene Lavender Lane neighborhood.
Wellen Park offers all of the benefits of senior living communities you’d expect—and beyond. At Grand Living at Wellen Park, our residents have access to:
- IN GRAND TASTE® Dining Venues
- The Forum Theatre, a 150-seat theatre for staging entertainment
- The Grand Spa and Fitness Center, as well as a dedicated Director of Fitness
- Community spaces to connect, including the Grand Library, Grand Lounge, and activities room
- Non-denominational chapel and meditation center
- Outdoor recreation areas, fire pit, putting green, and pet park
- Outdoor pool and hot tub
- Chauffeured transportation
Frequently Asked Questions About Retiring in Venice, FL
What makes Venice, FL, a top retirement destination?
Venice offers a perfect blend of active coastal living, a welcoming culture, and unmatched safety. The city features 14 miles of pristine beaches, a thriving arts scene, and dozens of year-round golf courses. Additionally, Sarasota County is recognized by the World Health Organization and AARP as an official Age-Friendly Community, meaning its local culture and infrastructure are purposefully designed to support and include older adults.
What is the winter weather like in Venice?
Venice enjoys a sunny, temperate subtropical climate. Winters are clear and dry, with average high temperatures around 75°F and average January lows only dipping to about 51°F. Unlike other regions, Venice gets most of its rain during July and August, leaving its winter months beautifully pleasant for outdoor activities.
Is Venice, FL, a safe place to retire?
Yes. Venice consistently ranks among the safest mid-sized cities in Florida. Its overall crime rate is more than 40% lower than the national average and boasts 50% less crime than similar communities across the state.
What are some popular outdoor activities for seniors in Venice?
Active seniors can enjoy a massive variety of recreational options, including:
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Beach Outings & Fossil Hunting: Searching for prehistoric shark teeth at Caspersen Beach or fishing off the 700-foot pier at Brohard Beach.
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Golfing: Accessing 15 public courses nearby and a total of 50 courses within a 20-mile radius.
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Walking & Cycling: Exploring the Legacy Trail, which offers over 23 miles of paved walkways perfect for biking, strolling, and birdwatching.
What senior care options are available at Grand Living at Wellen Park?
Grand Living at Wellen Park provides a full spectrum of maintenance-free, resort-style senior living options tailored to your needs:
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Independent Living: For active seniors looking for freedom, resort amenities, and a worry-free lifestyle.
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Assisted Living: Blending personalized, professional care with an engaging and active environment.
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Memory Care: Provided through our specialized Luminations® program. This includes top-tier care in our Monarch Lane neighborhood, as well as exclusive, women-only care in our serene Lavender Lane neighborhood.
Why settle for an average Florida retirement? Make life Grand and embrace all that Venice has to offer. We invite you to visit our community and experience the difference FIRST CLASS HAPPINESS® can make, first-hand.
