The Fountains of Hope
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Sarasota, FL
The Fountains of Hope
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Sarasota, FL
Discover an exceptional living experience with The Fountains of Hope located in Sarasota, FL, providing assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Large and comfortable accommodations with different floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and companion suites are available for its residents. With an expert and compassionate team, those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are given person-centered care catering to their immediate wants and needs.
The community is committed to providing round-the-clock care and support for its residents. Moreover, with its top-tier amenities and services, residents can enjoy the following: delightful and healthy meals in restaurant-style dining, laundry facilities, 24/7 emergency maintenance, and transportation services. Visit its lovely green campus and gardens and meet new friends within its beautiful spaces. At The Fountains of Hope, seniors are guaranteed a blissful living experience.
116-bed community Rank #333 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 333rd 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.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceApril 21, 2024
CountySarasota
License Number12784
The Fountains of Hope is legally operated by The Fountains Of Hope LLC, and administered by Mary Frances Moore.
Management CompanySAK FLORIDA LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
116 units
Total beds
116 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
English
Spanish
Respite Care
Pet Friendly
Dining
Library
Transportation
Fitness Center
Events Calendar
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.
Since 2017 · 9 years of data
These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
40 citations
25 inspections
3 fines
$11.0K fined
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
6 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #651 / 901 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 651st out of 901 homes we track in Florida for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 901 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. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 77 out of 100. Letter grade C+. 6 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)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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$11kvs $11.6k↓ 5% lower than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 9 years (since 2017).
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.
Since 2017 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
4 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (21% above)
• Citations per inspection (23% above)
• Inspections with citations (13% above)
• Inspection citation rate (16% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total citations (21% above)
• Citations per inspection (23% above)
• Inspections with citations (13% above)
• Inspection citation rate (16% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 40 | 33 | This facility has 21% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (40 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 21% worse Rank #600 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 600th 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.
| 1.6 | 1.3 | This facility has 23% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.6 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 23% worse Rank #722 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 722nd 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.
| 18 | 16 | This facility has 13% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (18 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 13% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 72% | 62% | This facility has 10 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (72% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 10% worse Rank #709 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 709th 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
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Cooking Classes
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
Places of interest near The Fountains of Hope
5.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Sarasota's city center to The Fountains of Hope'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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A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. See the benchmark below for the typical Florida score; higher is better.
This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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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 | 91
Facility
91
FL AVG
83
Rank
#287 / 901 | 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 | 77
Facility
77
FL AVG
83
Rank
#651 / 901 | 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 | 85
Facility
85
FL AVG
83
Rank
#473 / 901 | 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 | 78
Facility
78
FL AVG
83
Rank
#638 / 901 | 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 | 89
Facility
89
FL AVG
83
Rank
#356 / 901 | 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 | - |
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Fountains of Hope
What languages are spoken at The Fountains of Hope?
The team at The Fountains of Hope speaks English and Spanish.
Who is the owner of The Fountains of Hope?
The Fountains of Hope is legally operated by Sak Florida LLC, and administered by Mary Frances Moore.
What is the license number of The Fountains of Hope?
According to FL state health department records, The Fountains of Hope's license number is 12784.
Are pets allowed at The Fountains of Hope?
Yes, The Fountains of Hope allows residents to bring their pets.
What payment types does The Fountains of Hope accept?
The Fountains of Hope accepts Other.
Does The Fountains of Hope operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
The Fountains of Hope is registered as a for-profit in FL.
Who is the administrator of The Fountains of Hope?
Mary Frances Moore is the administrator of The Fountains of Hope.
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