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Alderman Oaks
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · Sarasota, FL
Alderman Oaks
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · Sarasota, FL
Alderman Oaks accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, and Veteran Affairs Benefits.
Situated in Sarasota, Florida, Alderman Oaks stands out for its distinctive character, boasting exceptional staff and a renowned culinary experience. This unique retirement residence, centrally located downtown, offers both independent and assisted living options, providing a picturesque environment with beautiful outdoor spaces and a classic, home-like charm.
Alderman Oaks ensures an active lifestyle with a highly trained team of healthcare professionals offering personalized services. With a commitment to community outreach through special events and effective communication, this privately-owned residence embodies a premier atmosphere. Residents can choose from studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, experiencing the ideal blend of independence and assistance. From housekeeping to concierge health and wellness services, Alderman Oaks remains a sought-after choice for those seeking remarkable independent and assisted living homes in Sarasota.
35-bed community Rank #834 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 834th 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.
30 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 87 / 100 Rank #53 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 53rd 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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceOctober 9, 2025
ExpirationAugust 10, 2027
CountySarasota
License Number8979
RCFE NumberAL8979
Alderman Oaks is legally operated by Alderman Oaks Retirement Center Inc., and administered by Shirin Mccomb.
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
35 units
Total beds
35 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
English
Spanish
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Specific ProgramsAssisted Downtown Living, Independent Downtown Living, Short-Term Transitional & Respite Stays, Short-Term Seasonal Stays, Special Programs, Concierge Health & Wellness Program
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-
3vs 5 avg↓ 40% fewer than FL avg
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$3.4kvs $11.6k↓ 71% 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.
2 At Avg
Metrics at Florida average:
• Total citations (at FL avg)
• Citations per inspection (at FL avg) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Inspections with citations (31% below)
• Inspection citation rate (24% below)
• Total citations (at FL avg)
• Citations per inspection (at FL avg) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Inspections with citations (31% below)
• Inspection citation rate (24% 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.
| 35 | 35 | This facility has total citations in line with the Florida average (35 vs. FL avg 35).— At avg Rank #529 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 529th 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.
| 1.4 | 1.4 | This facility has citations per inspection in line with the Florida average (1.4 vs. FL avg 1.4).— At avg Rank #616 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 616th 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.
| 11 | 16 | This facility has 31% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (11 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 31% better |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 44% | 58% | This facility has 14 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (44% vs. FL avg 58%).↓ 14% better Rank #262 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 262nd 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
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Alderman Oaks
Places of interest near Alderman Oaks
0.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Sarasota's city center to Alderman Oaks'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
Alderman Oaks is located in Sarasota, Florida.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Alderman Oaks
What languages are spoken at Alderman Oaks?
The team at Alderman Oaks speaks English and Spanish.
Who is the owner of Alderman Oaks?
Alderman Oaks is legally operated by Alderman Oaks Retirement Center Inc., and administered by Shirin McComb.
Is Alderman Oaks in a walkable area?
Alderman Oaks has a walk score of 87. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of Alderman Oaks?
According to FL state health department records, Alderman Oaks's license number is 8979.
When does Alderman Oaks's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Alderman Oaks's license expires on August 10, 2027.
How long has Alderman Oaks been in business?
Alderman Oaks has been operating for approximately 30 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Does Alderman Oaks have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Alderman Oaks on this page.
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