DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community
DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community
DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community accepts Medicaid.
Overview of DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community
Settled in the quiet neighborhood of Sarasota, FL, the DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community offers assisted living services. A wide array of large and cozy accommodations with varying floor plans are available for its residents based on their preferences. Having a highly trained and compassionate team, the community ensures round-the-clock care and support for its residents.
The community is committed to delivering top-notch amenities and services wherein residents can enjoy the following: 3 restaurant-style meals daily, individualized assessments, salon services, scheduled transportation, and many more. Come and visit its cafe and game room and meet new companions along the way. Engage in various recreational activities such as outings and wellness programs. At DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community, seniors are guaranteed an empowering retirement.
95-bed community Rank #494 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 494th out of 1,058 homes we track in Florida for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 35 / 100 Rank #839 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 839th out of 1,427 homes we track in Florida for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceSeptember 19, 2024
ExpirationSeptember 18, 2026
CountySarasota
License Number11835
DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community is legally operated by Desoto Palms LLC, and administered by Shannon Stevens.
Management CompanyKR MANAGEMENT LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
95 units
Total beds
95 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
English
Spanish
Inspection History
In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is the primary authority that conducts unannounced inspections and completes official health quality reports for all healthcare facilities.
Legal Actions
Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.
This Facility
FL Average
vs. FL Avg-
3vs 5 avg↓ 40% fewer than FL avg
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$5.6kvs $11.6k↓ 52% lower than FL avg
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Florida state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Overall vs. FL average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Inspection citation rate (3% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Florida average:
• Inspections with citations (at FL avg) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (17% below)
• Citations per inspection (8% below)
• Inspection citation rate (3% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Florida average:
• Inspections with citations (at FL avg) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (17% below)
• Citations per inspection (8% below)
Citations
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 29 | 35 | This facility has 17% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (29 vs. FL avg 35).↓ 17% better Rank #451 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 451st out of 906 homes we track in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.2 | 1.3 | This facility has 8% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.2 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 8% better Rank #441 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 441st out of 906 homes we track in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
Inspections
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 25 | 26 | This facility has had 4% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (25 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 4% fewer |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 16 | 16 | This facility has inspections with citations in line with the Florida average (16 vs. FL avg 16).— At avg |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 64% | 62% | This facility has 2 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (64% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 2% worse Rank #564 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 564th out of 906 homes we track in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Cooking Classes
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
- Yoga
Places of interest near DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community
5.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Sarasota's city center to DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from the FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
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Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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| SaraBella Senior Living | AL MC | Sarasota (Bee Ridge) | 134
Facility
134
FL AVG
88
Rank
#201 / 1,058 | No |
38
Facility
38
FL AVG
42
Rank
#765 / 1,427 | Sarabella Operating LLC | 8 | 75%
Facility
75%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#744 / 906 | 10
Facility
10
FL AVG
33
Rank
#117 / 906 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#540 / 906 | For-Profit | $4,000 | Rebecca Ranson | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A |
| The Fountains of Hope | AL MC RC | Sarasota | 116
Facility
116
FL AVG
88
Rank
#333 / 1,058 | Yes | - | The Fountains Of Hope LLC | 25 | 72%
Facility
72%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#709 / 906 | 40
Facility
40
FL AVG
33
Rank
#600 / 906 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#722 / 906 | For-Profit | $11,000 | Mary Frances Moore | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community | AL | Sarasota (Desoto Lakes) | 95
Facility
95
FL AVG
88
Rank
#494 / 1,058 | Yes |
35
Facility
35
FL AVG
42
Rank
#839 / 1,427 | Desoto Palms LLC | 25 | 64%
Facility
64%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#564 / 906 | 29
Facility
29
FL AVG
33
Rank
#451 / 906 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#441 / 906 | For-Profit | $5,550 | Shannon Stevens | - | - |
| Magnolia Acres Assisted Living Facility | AL ADC RC | Englewood | 12
Facility
12
FL AVG
88
Rank
#889 / 1,058 | No |
7
Facility
7
FL AVG
42
Rank
#1,318 / 1,427 | A Pascujo, Inc | 19 | 74%
Facility
74%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#733 / 906 | 43
Facility
43
FL AVG
33
Rank
#645 / 906 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#860 / 906 | For-Profit | $6,500 | Yolanda Pascual | Private / Shared Rooms | - |
| Faithful Friends of North Port LLC | AL | North Port | 6
Facility
6
FL AVG
88
Rank
#914 / 1,058 | No | - | Faithful Friends Of Northport, LLC | 6 | 83%
Facility
83%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#831 / 906 | 18
Facility
18
FL AVG
33
Rank
#250 / 906 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#889 / 906 | For-Profit | - | Ruthe Guillaury | Private Rooms | - |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida
DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community is located in Sarasota, Florida.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Florida.
Frequently Asked Questions about DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community
What neighborhood is DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community in?
DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community is in the Desoto Lakes neighborhood of Sarasota.
What languages are spoken at DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community?
The team at DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community speaks English and Spanish.
Who is the owner of DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community?
DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community is legally operated by Desoto Palms LLC, and administered by Shannon Stevens.
Is DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community in a walkable area?
DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community has a walk score of 35. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community?
According to FL state health department records, DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community's license number is 11835.
When does DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community's license expires on September 18, 2026.
Are pets allowed at DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community?
Yes, DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community allows residents to bring their pets.
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