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American House Sarasota
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Sarasota, FL
American House Sarasota
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Sarasota, FL
Prioritize comfort, relaxation, and entertainment with American House Sarasota, a high-spirited senior living community in Sarasota, FL, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite stays. Choose from a wide selection of floor plans, including studios, shared suites, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments for a cozy and secure living space that can be personalized with your precious belongings. Relish in maintenance free-lifestyle with a team that handles housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and meal preparation.
Residents dealing with Alzheimer’s and other forms of memory loss are empowered to live their lives to the fullest with specialized memory care programs that feature an array of life-enrichment programs. With a well-planned calendar of activities and events, residents are sure to live a vigorous and entertaining life. Amenities like a library, salon, heated exercise pool and spa, restaurant-style dining with chef-prepared meals, and inviting common areas for family and community events, adds to the charm of living the this gorgeous community.
185-bed community Rank #51 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 51st 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 large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
5 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 58 / 100 Rank #382 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 382nd 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceJanuary 15, 2026
ExpirationJanuary 14, 2028
CountySarasota
License Number5851
American House Sarasota is legally operated by Ah Sarasota Opco, LLC, and administered by Evelyn Kay Donato.
Management CompanyAMERICAN HOUSE MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
185 units
Total beds
185 units
Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency alert system available.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Dining
Swimming Pool
Spa
Housekeeping
Laundry
Scheduled Transportation
Salon
Game Room
Library
Arts & Crafts
ActivitiesWeekly calendars filled with art workshops, live music, movie nights, happy hours, book and garden clubs, and regular outings
Operating HoursOpen 24/7
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-
6vs 5 avg↑ 20% higher than FL avg
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$12.8kvs $11.6k↑ 10% higher 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 (16% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Florida average:
• Inspections with citations (at FL avg) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (14% below)
• Citations per inspection (7% below)
• Inspection citation rate (16% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Florida average:
• Inspections with citations (at FL avg) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (14% below)
• Citations per inspection (7% 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.
| 30 | 35 | This facility has 14% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (30 vs. FL avg 35).↓ 14% better Rank #470 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 470th 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.
| 1.3 | 1.4 | This facility has 7% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.3 vs. FL avg 1.4).↓ 7% better Rank #540 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 540th 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.
| 24 | 26 | This facility has had 8% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (24 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 8% 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.
| 67% | 58% | This facility has 9 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (67% vs. FL avg 58%).↑ 9% worse Rank #603 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 603rd 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 Bed400 - 1,500 sq. ft
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
- Yoga
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for American House Sarasota
Places of interest near American House Sarasota
4.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Sarasota's city center to American House Sarasota'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.
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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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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| American House Sarasota | AL IL MC RC | Sarasota | 185
Facility
185
FL AVG
88
Rank
#51 / 1,058 | Yes |
58
Facility
58
FL AVG
42
Rank
#382 / 1,427 | Ah Sarasota Opco, LLC | 24 | 67%
Facility
67%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#603 / 906 | 30
Facility
30
FL AVG
33
Rank
#470 / 906 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#540 / 906 | For-Profit | $12,813 | Evelyn Kay Donato | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed400 - 1,500 sq. ft | A+ |
| Brookdale Sarasota Midtown | AL MC | Sarasota (Arlington Park) | 120
Facility
120
FL AVG
88
Rank
#253 / 1,058 | Yes |
77
Facility
77
FL AVG
42
Rank
#129 / 1,427 | Arc Bahia Oaks Inc | 25 | 72%
Facility
72%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#709 / 906 | 27
Facility
27
FL AVG
33
Rank
#416 / 906 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#315 / 906 | For-Profit | $2,125 | Laura Ann Terlesky | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ |
| Elancé at Sarasota | AL IL | Sarasota (Gulf Gate Estates) | 110
Facility
110
FL AVG
88
Rank
#369 / 1,058 | Yes |
39
Facility
39
FL AVG
42
Rank
#744 / 1,427 | Lake Pointe Boulevard Tenant LLC | 29 | 52%
Facility
52%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#367 / 906 | 24
Facility
24
FL AVG
33
Rank
#372 / 906 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#11 / 906 | For-Profit | $6,151 | Karen Arway | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Brookdale Colonial Park | AL | Sarasota | 110
Facility
110
FL AVG
88
Rank
#369 / 1,058 | Yes |
53
Facility
53
FL AVG
42
Rank
#474 / 1,427 | Emeritol Colonial Park Club LLC | 45 | 60%
Facility
60%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#505 / 906 | 55
Facility
55
FL AVG
33
Rank
#745 / 906 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#441 / 906 | For-Profit | $29,100 | Sara Wilson | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ |
| Alderman Oaks | AL IL RC | Sarasota | 35
Facility
35
FL AVG
88
Rank
#834 / 1,058 | Yes |
87
Facility
87
FL AVG
42
Rank
#53 / 1,427 | Alderman Oaks Retirement Center Inc | 25 | 44%
Facility
44%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#262 / 906 | 35
Facility
35
FL AVG
33
Rank
#529 / 906 | 1.4
Facility
1.4
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#616 / 906 | For-Profit | $3,400 | Shirin Mccomb | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida
American House Sarasota is located in Sarasota, Florida.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Florida.
Frequently Asked Questions about American House Sarasota
What languages are spoken at American House Sarasota?
The team at American House Sarasota speaks English.
Who is the owner of American House Sarasota?
American House Sarasota is legally operated by Ah Sarasota Opco, LLC, and administered by Evelyn Kay Donato.
Is American House Sarasota in a walkable area?
American House Sarasota has a walk score of 58. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of American House Sarasota?
According to FL state health department records, American House Sarasota's license number is 5851.
When does American House Sarasota's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, American House Sarasota's license expires on January 14, 2028.
How long has American House Sarasota been in business?
American House Sarasota has been operating for approximately 5 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Does American House Sarasota have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at American House Sarasota on this page.
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