Heron House

Overview of Heron House

Heron House, located in coastal Sarasota, FL, offers premier assisted living and memory care services through holistic wellness and access to the latest health information and programs. This focus on well-being extends to residents with memory care needs, who benefit from specialized programs and a secure environment. An active lifestyle is a cornerstone of Heron House’s philosophy.

A variety of activities and amenities keep residents engaged, from social gatherings and walking clubs to creative workshops and game nights. The staff is available 24/7 to provide assistance and ensure residents feel secure. At Heron House, the community is equipped with a dedicated staff committed to ensuring resident comfort and support. Heron House provides personalized care plans executed by a compassionate care team to ensure resident comfort and support.

(941) 269-2849 Life@suncoasthousesl.com

95-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

28 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 45 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)

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About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusProvisional

IssuanceJanuary 21, 2026

ExpirationJuly 20, 2026

CountySarasota

License Number9345

RCFE NumberAssisted Living Facility License #9345

Heron House is legally operated by Suncoast House, Llc, and administrated by Tara Tyc.

Management CompanySRI MANAGEMENT LLC

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Private

95 units

Total beds

95 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Accept Medicaid

24-Hour Staffing

Restaurant-Style Dining

Activity & Game Rooms

Beauty Salon & Barber Shop

Housekeeping & Laundry

Maintenance Included

Social & Wellness Programs

Scheduled Transportation

ActivitiesEngaging recreational programs and activities.

Food DescriptionRestaurant-style dining with fresh local ingredients.

Since 2012 · 14 years of data 65 citations 43 inspections 10 fines $9.1K fined

Inspection Score

14 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

Fines Total number of fines issued.
10
vs 5 avg
↑ 100% higher than FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$9.1k
vs $11.6k
↓ 22% lower than FL avg

Data reflects the most recent 14 years (since 2012).

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 2012 vs. Florida state average

Overall vs. FL average

Latest Inspection September 3, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	65	33	This facility has 97% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (65 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 97% worse Rank #810 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 810th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2012.	4.6	2.4	This facility has 92% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (4.6 vs. FL avg 2.4).↑ 92% worse
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	1.5	1.3	This facility has 15% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.5 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 15% worse Rank #695 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 695th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	43	26	This facility has 65% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (43 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 65% worse
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	31	16	This facility has 94% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (31 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 94% worse
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 #730 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 730th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on September 3, 2025, reported no deficiencies.
The June 24, 2025 inspection found three Class 3 deficiencies in resident care elopement standards, physical plant safety, and staff records.
Past inspections showed repeated Class 3 and 4 deficiencies in staffing, medication assistance, training, and emergency environmental control, including a Class 4 staffing violation in 2019.

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What does this home offer?

Minimum Age: 55 Years Old

Building Type: Two-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
Yoga

2.2 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Sarasota's city center to Heron House's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.3 miles to nearest hospital (Coastal Medical Center)

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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled

General Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High demand; waitlists common.

Benefits

In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Case management

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+

General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.

Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies

Asset Limits $5,000 individual

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits

Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (up to 10 days/year)

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Age 60+

General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds

Asset Limits ~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.

Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Benefits

Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Florida Medicaid PACE

Age 55+

General Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled

General Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual, including SSI

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits

Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

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