ECC Questions and Answers

ECC Questions and Answers2025-10-09T17:45:59+00:00

What an ECC License Means for Your Care at Aravilla Sarasota

At Aravilla Sarasota our Extended Congregate Care (ECC) License sets us apart by allowing residents to remain in the comfort of our community even as their care needs evolve. This special designation from the State of Florida means we can provide a higher level of personalized care and skilled nursing support—while maintaining the vibrant, joyful lifestyle Aravilla is known for. Our compassionate staff receives additional training to meet these increasing needs, ensuring that residents can age in place with comfort and peace of mind.

What is ECC (Extended Congregate Care) in assisted living?2025-10-04T19:48:05+00:00

ECC is a special license that allows assisted living communities to provide a higher level of care, so residents can remain in a homelike setting even as their needs increase.

What services are included under ECC?2025-10-04T19:48:56+00:00

ECC services may include enhanced medication management, mobility assistance, help with multiple activities of daily living, incontinence support, and closer health monitoring tailored to each resident.

How does ECC help residents “age in place”?
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With ECC, residents don’t have to move to a nursing home when their care needs grow. Instead, they can receive advanced support while staying in the same familiar community.

Who qualifies for ECC services?
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Residents who need more support than standard assisted living provides—such as multiple daily care needs or advanced memory care—may qualify after an individualized assessment.

Is ECC a replacement for a nursing home?2025-10-04T19:51:50+00:00

ECC doesn’t provide hospital-level care, but it often eliminates or delays the need for a nursing home by allowing higher levels of personal and nursing care within assisted living.

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