Longboat Key is known for its seasonal lifestyle, and many families we serve divide their time between Florida and homes elsewhere. As the seasons change, so can their care needs. We provide flexible support that adapts to each family’s schedule, whether that means consistent care during the winter months or adjustments when family members return north for the summer.
Care That Fits a Seasonal Community
Whether your loved one lives on Longboat Key year-round or splits time between here and elsewhere, we work with families to set up care that matches their actual schedule — not a rigid annual contract that doesn’t account for months spent away.
We’ve seen many families’ lifestyles change over the years — some who used to split their time between Longboat Key and another home are now spending more of the year here, while others still come and go with the seasons. Either way, we adapt care around what works for your family. Instead of starting with a fixed package, we start by understanding your schedule and creating support that fits your life.
Care Options on Longboat Key
We bring our full range of non-medical home care to Longboat Key families, matched to whatever level of support makes sense:
- Personal care services for hands-on daily support, including bathing, mobility, and medication reminders
- Dementia and Alzheimer’s care, with caregivers trained specifically in de-escalation and recognizing early signs of distress
- Respite care for family members who travel seasonally, or who simply need a regular break from caregiving duties
Starting Care on Longboat Key
Getting started begins with a free in-home assessment, either at your loved one’s home on the Key or by video call if out-of-town family members want to be included in the conversation. From there, we build a care plan around your family’s actual needs and match a caregiver whose availability and experience fit.
The 24/7 Difference
No matter where your loved one is located within our service area, Francesca and Tina are available to speak with you directly, any time of day. Families don’t have to navigate a call center or wait for someone unfamiliar to respond — they can connect with the people behind A Lending Hand. That personal connection is especially important for families managing care from out of state.
A Community That Values a Personal Relationship
Many Longboat Key families tell us they appreciate being able to work directly with the people behind the agency instead of getting passed through different layers of staff. That personal approach is how we’ve always done things — Francesca and Tina are involved from the very beginning, meeting with families, helping create the care plan, and staying connected throughout the journey.
Keeping Family Members in the Loop
For Longboat Key clients whose adult children live elsewhere, staying informed matters as much as the care itself. We make a point of keeping family members updated, whether that’s a quick call after the first few visits or an ongoing conversation as your loved one’s needs change over time.
Planning Ahead for a Seasonal Return
If your family splits time between Longboat Key and somewhere else, it’s worth reaching out before the season starts rather than waiting until your loved one has already arrived. Setting up the assessment and matching a caregiver ahead of time means care can begin the moment your family member is back.
Why Longboat Key Families Choose A Lending Hand
- Consistent caregiver matching, whether your loved one is here for the season or year-round.
- Owner-answered phones, 24/7. No answering service — a member of our team will be here to assist you.
- Every caregiver is carefully screened, meeting the same standard across our entire service area.
- A boutique, family-run approach, in a community where a lot of families want a personal relationship with their care provider, not a rotating roster from a large franchise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Both. We work with families whose loved ones live on Longboat Key full-time, as well as those who split their time seasonally — we build the care schedule around whichever situation applies.
We offer companion care, personal care, dementia and Alzheimer’s care, and respite care for Longboat Key families, with the same caregiver-matching approach we use throughout our service area, prioritizing consistency wherever possible.
Yes — we work with families who are only in town part of the year, and we can adjust care around that rather than requiring a fixed, year-round commitment.
If a scheduled caregiver is ever unavailable, we make sure whoever steps in has your loved one’s full care plan in hand, so care continues without disruption.
Yes. Overnight coverage is available.
Yes. We provide the same range of services on Longboat Key as we do throughout our service area, including companion care, personal care, dementia care, and respite care.
Yes. Many of the families we work with on Longboat Key have adult children living out of state. We’re happy to include you by phone or video call during the in-home assessment, so you’re part of the care plan even if you can’t be there in person.
Schedule a Free In-Home Assessment Today
If your family has a loved one on Longboat Key, whether they’re there full-time or just for the season, schedule a free in-home assessment and we’d like to talk about what care could look like for them.