81 Oaks
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Sarasota, FL
81 Oaks
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Sarasota, FL
81 Oaks accepts Insurance and/or HMO and Veteran Affairs Benefits.
Overview of 81 Oaks
81 Oaks Senior Living is a new assisted living and memory care community in Sarasota, Florida, that believes every chapter of life should be lived to the fullest. The community, now open and welcoming new residents, offers a warm and vibrant environment where cherished memories are made. 81 Oaks is thoughtfully woven into an intergenerational Master Plan community that includes a K-8th grade charter school, a 3,000-member inclusive church, an auditorium, basketball court, and a park, providing a unique and engaging setting for residents.
The community’s assisted living programs revolve around residents’ goals and needs, with personalized support that encourages connecting with others, learning new things, and experiencing life in new ways. 81 Oaks’ Grove memory care neighborhood celebrates residents’ lives, focusing on their strengths and empowering them to live with purpose and joy. The community’s holistic approach to wellness and personalized care mean residents can live a life that reflects their standards, desires, and schedule. With beautifully landscaped green spaces, modern and well-appointed apartments, and a range of amenities and services, 81 Oaks provides a comfortable and convenient living experience for seniors in Sarasota.
125-bed community Rank #237 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 237th 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 8 / 100 Rank #1301 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1301st 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceAugust 4, 2025
ExpirationMarch 8, 2027
CountySarasota
License Number13817
RCFE NumberAssisted Living Facility #13817
81 Oaks is legally operated by 81 Oaks LLC, and administered by Meghan Houlihan.
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
125 units
Total beds
125 units
Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Creole
English
Spanish
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
Fitness Center
Salon
Spa
Library
Dining
Movie Theater
Arts & Crafts
Walking Paths
Concierge
Emergency Call System
Activitiesmovement classes, movie nights
Specific ProgramsFitness
Assisted Living$4,595 per month
Memory Care$7,495 per month
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-
1vs 5 avg↓ 80% fewer than FL avg
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$5kvs $11.6k↓ 57% 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
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (64% above)
• Inspection citation rate (22% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (54% below)
• Inspections with citations (69% below)
• Citations per inspection (64% above)
• Inspection citation rate (22% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (54% below)
• Inspections with citations (69% 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.
| 16 | 35 | This facility has 54% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (16 vs. FL avg 35).↓ 54% better Rank #218 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 218th 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.
| 2.3 | 1.4 | This facility has 64% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (2.3 vs. FL avg 1.4).↑ 64% worse Rank #860 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 860th 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.
| 7 | 26 | This facility has had 73% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (7 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 73% fewer |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 5 | 16 | This facility has 69% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (5 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 69% better |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 71% | 58% | This facility has 13 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (71% vs. FL avg 58%).↑ 13% worse Rank #693 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 693rd 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
Room Sizes: 350-400 / 500-600 / 750 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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
- Other
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for 81 Oaks
Places of interest near 81 Oaks
8.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Sarasota's city center to 81 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+ |
| 81 Oaks | AL MC RC | Sarasota (Lake Sarasota) | 125
Facility
125
FL AVG
88
Rank
#237 / 1,058 | Yes |
8
Facility
8
FL AVG
42
Rank
#1,301 / 1,427 | 81 Oaks LLC | 7 | 71%
Facility
71%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#693 / 906 | 16
Facility
16
FL AVG
33
Rank
#218 / 906 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#860 / 906 | For-Profit | $5,000 | Meghan Houlihan | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| 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+ |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida
81 Oaks is located in Sarasota, Florida.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Florida.
Frequently Asked Questions about 81 Oaks
What neighborhood is 81 Oaks in?
81 Oaks is in the Lake Sarasota neighborhood of Sarasota.
What languages are spoken at 81 Oaks?
The team at 81 Oaks speaks Creole, English, and Spanish.
Is 81 Oaks in a walkable area?
81 Oaks has a walk score of 8. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of 81 Oaks?
According to FL state health department records, 81 Oaks's license number is 13817.
When does 81 Oaks's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, 81 Oaks's license expires on March 8, 2027.
Does 81 Oaks have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at 81 Oaks on this page.
Are pets allowed at 81 Oaks?
Yes, 81 Oaks allows residents to bring their pets.
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