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
Overview of American House Sarasota
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 / 1074Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 51st out of 1074 homes in Florida. 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.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 #381 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 381st out of 1486 homes in Florida. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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
StatusLicensed
IssuanceJanuary 15, 2026
ExpirationJanuary 14, 2028
CountySarasota
License Number5851
American House Sarasota is legally operated by Ah Sarasota Opco, Llc, and administrated 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.
ContactKatie Smith, Executive Director
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Restaurant-Style Dining
Chef-Prepared Meals
Heated Exercise Pool And Spa
Housekeeping And Laundry Services
Physical Therapy Center
Personal And Scheduled Transportation
24/7 Staffing
Full-Service Salon And Barber Shop
Library And Game Lounge
Arts And Crafts Studio
Easy-Access Showers
ActivitiesWeekly calendars filled with art workshops, live music, movie nights, happy hours, book and garden clubs, and regular outings.
Operating HoursOpen 24/7
Food DescriptionResidents enjoy chef-prepared meals in a restaurant-style dining setting.
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 2013 · 13 years of data
30 citations
24 inspections
6 fines
$12.8K 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.
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.
7 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #641 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 641st out of 876 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Inspection score: 76 out of 100. Letter grade C. 7 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-
6vs 5 avg↑ 20% higher than FL avg
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$12.8kvs $11.6k↑ 10% higher than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 13 years (since 2013).
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 2013 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Inspection citation rate (8% above) 2 At Avg Metrics at Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (at FL avg)
• Inspections with citations (at FL avg) 3 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (9% below)
• Citations per year (8% below)
• Total inspections (8% below)
• Inspection citation rate (8% above) 2 At Avg Metrics at Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (at FL avg)
• Inspections with citations (at FL avg) 3 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (9% below)
• Citations per year (8% below)
• Total inspections (8% below)
Latest Inspection
October 14, 2025
Monitor
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 | 33 | This facility has 9% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (30 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 9% better Rank #482 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 482nd 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. |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2013.
| 2.3 | 2.5 | This facility has 8% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (2.3 vs. FL avg 2.5).↓ 8% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.3 | 1.3 | This facility has citations per inspection in line with the Florida average (1.3 vs. FL avg 1.3).— At avg Rank #557 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 557th 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
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 24 | 26 | This facility has 8% fewer total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (24 vs. FL avg 26).↓ 8% better |
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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% | 62% | This facility has 5 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (67% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 5% worse Rank #620 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 620th 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 October 14, 2025, found no deficiencies and no complaints were substantiated.
- Recent deficiencies have focused on staffing standards, resident care supervision, and elopement standards, with isolated issues corrected or noted without harm.
- The April 25, 2019 inspection cited 10 deficiencies including medication labeling, staff training, emergency planning, and background screening, indicating significant compliance challenges at that time.
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
American House Sarasota P2
American House Sarasota P1
American House Sarasota P4
American House Sarasota P3
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6.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Sarasota's city center to American House Sarasota's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.31 miles to nearest hospital (Sarasota VA Clinic)
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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.
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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
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AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
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FL AVG
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#620 / 919 | 30
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FL AVG
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FL AVG
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| Heron East |
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FL AVG
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FL AVG
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FL AVG
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65
FL AVG
33
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| Alderman Oaks |
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IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
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33
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Frequently Asked Questions about American House Sarasota
What neighborhood is American House Sarasota in?
American House Sarasota is in the Bee Ridge neighborhood of 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?
The legal owner and operator of American House Sarasota is Ah Sarasota Opco, Llc.
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.
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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