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 1058 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 53rd out of 1487 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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
ContactMr. Darwin "Rusty" Blix, Manager (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
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.
Since 2013 · 13 years of data
35 citations
25 inspections
3 fines
$3.4K 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.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.
2 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #452 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 452nd out of 876 homes in Florida for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 85 out of 100. Letter grade B. 2 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-
3vs 5 avg↓ 40% fewer than FL avg
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$3.4kvs $11.6k↓ 71% lower 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
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (6% above)
• Citations per inspection (8% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Inspections with citations (31% below)
• Inspection citation rate (29% below)
• Total citations (6% above)
• Citations per inspection (8% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Inspections with citations (31% below)
• Inspection citation rate (29% 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 | 33 | This facility has 6% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (35 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 6% worse Rank #531 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 531st out of 907 homes in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.4 | 1.3 | This facility has 8% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.4 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 8% worse Rank #621 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 621st out of 907 homes in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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% | 62% | This facility has 18 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (44% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 18% better Rank #271 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 271st out of 907 homes in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on February 28, 2025 found no deficiencies during an expansion inspection.
- The facility had multiple inspections with several Class 3 and Class 4 deficiencies related to dietary standards, staff records, background screening, and resident care rights.
- A May 23, 2024 inspection cited one Class 3 deficiency for medication assistance with self-administration, showing some ongoing medication management issues.
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
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Alderman Oaks
What neighborhood is Alderman Oaks in?
Alderman Oaks is in the Downtown neighborhood of Sarasota.
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.
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