Gardens of Venice
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Venice, FL
Gardens of Venice
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Venice, FL
Gardens of Venice accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, and Veteran Affairs Benefits.
Overview of Gardens of Venice
Gardens of Venice, situated amidst the picturesque landscapes of Venice, Florida, is a premier destination for seniors seeking a compassionate assisted living facility. With a commitment to excellence, Gardens provides residents with spacious living quarters, gourmet dining options, and a range of amenities designed to promote well-being and relaxation.
This assisted living home’s personalized care plans and dedicated staff ensure that each resident receives the assistance they need while maintaining their dignity and independence. Engaging activities and social events create a vibrant sense of community within the home, where residents can thrive and flourish in their golden years.
50-bed community Rank #753 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 753rd 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 36 / 100 Rank #818 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 818th 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
StatusIn Review
IssuanceMarch 4, 2026
ExpirationMay 1, 2028
CountySarasota
License Number12423
Gardens of Venice is legally operated by North Port Retirement Center, Inc., and administered by Venissa Driggers.
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
50 units
Total beds
50 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Creole
English
French
Other
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.
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.
8 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #287 / 901 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 287th 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: 91 out of 100. Letter grade A-. 8 points above 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-
2vs 5 avg↓ 60% fewer than FL avg
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$4.9kvs $11.6k↓ 58% 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
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
4 Better
Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (49% below)
• Citations per inspection (38% below)
• Inspections with citations (38% below)
• Inspection citation rate (31% below)
• Total citations (49% below)
• Citations per inspection (38% below)
• Inspections with citations (38% below)
• Inspection citation rate (31% below)
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 18 | 35 | This facility has 49% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (18 vs. FL avg 35).↓ 49% better Rank #250 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 250th 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.
| 0.8 | 1.3 | This facility has 38% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (0.8 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 38% better Rank #12 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 12th 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.
| 23 | 26 | This facility has had 12% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (23 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 12% fewer |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 10 | 16 | This facility has 38% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (10 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 38% better |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 43% | 62% | This facility has 19 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (43% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 19% better Rank #246 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 246th 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?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
Places of interest near Gardens of Venice
5.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Venice's city center to Gardens of Venice'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.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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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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130
FL AVG
88
Rank
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48
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48
FL AVG
42
Rank
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Facility
92
FL AVG
83
Rank
#287 / 901 | 24 | 54%
Facility
54%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#398 / 906 | 30
Facility
30
FL AVG
33
Rank
#470 / 906 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#540 / 906 | For-Profit | - | Greg Anderson | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Venice Palms Senior Living, LLC | AL MC | Venice | 110
Facility
110
FL AVG
88
Rank
#369 / 1,058 | No | - | Venice Palms Senior Living, LLC | 63
Facility
63
FL AVG
83
Rank
#850 / 901 | 39 | 64%
Facility
64%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#564 / 906 | 57
Facility
57
FL AVG
33
Rank
#756 / 906 | 1.5
Facility
1.5
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#678 / 906 | For-Profit | $20,100 | Anna Erberfeld | - |
| The Windsor of Venice | AL MC | Venice (Venice Gardens) | 94
Facility
94
FL AVG
88
Rank
#507 / 1,058 | Yes | - | Center Alf, LLC | 72
Facility
72
FL AVG
83
Rank
#732 / 901 | 44 | 57%
Facility
57%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#444 / 906 | 53
Facility
53
FL AVG
33
Rank
#732 / 906 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#441 / 906 | For-Profit | $14,500 | Elizabeth Widell | 1 Bed |
| Convivial Jacaranda Trace, LLC | AL IL MC | Venice | 63
Facility
63
FL AVG
88
Rank
#678 / 1,058 | Yes |
53
Facility
53
FL AVG
42
Rank
#474 / 1,427 | Convivial Jacaranda Trace, LLC | 89
Facility
89
FL AVG
83
Rank
#400 / 901 | 24 | 46%
Facility
46%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#295 / 906 | 28
Facility
28
FL AVG
33
Rank
#436 / 906 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
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| Gardens of Venice | AL IL | Venice (Venice Groves) | 50
Facility
50
FL AVG
88
Rank
#753 / 1,058 | No |
36
Facility
36
FL AVG
42
Rank
#818 / 1,427 | North Port Retirement Center, Inc | 91
Facility
91
FL AVG
83
Rank
#287 / 901 | 23 | 43%
Facility
43%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#246 / 906 | 18
Facility
18
FL AVG
33
Rank
#250 / 906 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#12 / 906 | For-Profit | $4,875 | Venissa Driggers | Studio / 1 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms |
Financial Assistance for
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gardens of Venice
What neighborhood is Gardens of Venice in?
Gardens of Venice is in the Venice Groves neighborhood of Venice.
What languages are spoken at Gardens of Venice?
The team at Gardens of Venice speaks Creole, English, French, Other, and Spanish.
Who is the owner of Gardens of Venice?
Gardens of Venice is legally operated by North Port Retirement Center, Inc., and administered by Venissa Driggers.
Is Gardens of Venice in a walkable area?
Gardens of Venice has a walk score of 36. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Gardens of Venice?
According to FL state health department records, Gardens of Venice's license number is 12423.
When does Gardens of Venice's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Gardens of Venice's license expires on May 1, 2028.
Are pets allowed at Gardens of Venice?
No, Gardens of Venice has a no-pet policy.
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