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Brookdale Colonial Park
Brookdale Colonial Park
Brookdale Colonial Park accepts Medicaid, Veteran Affairs Benefits, and Workers Compensation.
Situated in the quaint seaside town of Sarasota, Florida, Brookdale Colonial Park provides an exceptional and stimulating assisted living experience. Offering a variety of living alternatives, this senior living community emphasizes personal care that strikes a balance between freedom and necessary support. With a 24-hour on-site team, residents can enjoy peace of mind knowing help is always available. The community’s prime location provides easy access to Sarasota’s stylish downtown area and the world-renowned Siesta Key beach, offering exciting destinations for residents and their families.
Brookdale Colonial Park is committed to fostering a vibrant and connected community where seniors can thrive. Their mission emphasizes the importance of social relationships and friendships as a key part of aging well. In addition to a range of entertaining activities like Wii golf, bocce ball, Wine Down Wednesdays, and nature walks, the neighborhood provides private, pet-friendly apartments. A committed culinary team that accommodates unique dietary requirements and ensures that every meal is delicious and nourishing prepares restaurant-style meals for residents. Residents at Brookdale Colonial Park enjoy a happy and worry-free living thanks to these amenities and a caring community.
110-bed community Rank #369 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 369th 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.
48 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 53 / 100 Rank #474 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 474th 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
IssuanceSeptember 26, 2025
ExpirationSeptember 25, 2027
CountySarasota
License Number7439
RCFE NumberAL7439
Brookdale Colonial Park is legally operated by Emeritol Colonial Park Club LLC, and administered by Sara Wilson.
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
110 units
Total beds
110 units
Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
HousekeepingYes
Pet Friendly
Transportation
Library
Salon
Courtyard
Garden
Dining
Arts & Crafts
Game Room
Community Kitchen
Meeting Room
Piano
ActivitiesVarious activities including fitness classes, social events, and nature walks
Branded ProgramsBrookdale HealthPlus
Specific ProgramsContinuing Care Retirement Communities, At Home Care
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT
Starting Price$4,545 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-
8vs 5 avg↑ 60% higher than FL avg
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$29.1kvs $11.6k↑ 150% 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
3 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (57% above)
• Inspections with citations (69% above)
• Inspection citation rate (3% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (14% below)
• Total citations (57% above)
• Inspections with citations (69% above)
• Inspection citation rate (3% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (14% 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.
| 55 | 35 | This facility has 57% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (55 vs. FL avg 35).↑ 57% worse Rank #745 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 745th 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.
| 1.2 | 1.4 | This facility has 14% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.2 vs. FL avg 1.4).↓ 14% better Rank #441 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 441st 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.
| 45 | 26 | This facility has had 73% more total inspections than the Florida average (45 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 73% more |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 27 | 16 | This facility has 69% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (27 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 69% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 60% | 58% | This facility has 2 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (60% vs. FL avg 58%).↑ 2% worse Rank #505 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 505th 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
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
1 / 4
Studio
1
360 sq. ft
1 / 4
1 Bed
1
572 sq. ft
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Cooking Classes
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
- Yoga
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Colonial Park
Places of interest near Brookdale Colonial Park
4.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Sarasota's city center to Brookdale Colonial Park'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+ |
| 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+ |
| 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 | - |
| 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
Brookdale Colonial Park is located in Sarasota, Florida.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Colonial Park
What languages are spoken at Brookdale Colonial Park?
The team at Brookdale Colonial Park speaks English.
Who is the owner of Brookdale Colonial Park?
Brookdale Colonial Park is legally operated by Emeritol Colonial Park Club LLC, and administered by Sara Wilson.
Is Brookdale Colonial Park in a walkable area?
Brookdale Colonial Park has a walk score of 53. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Brookdale Colonial Park?
According to FL state health department records, Brookdale Colonial Park's license number is 7439.
When does Brookdale Colonial Park's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Brookdale Colonial Park's license expires on September 25, 2027.
How long has Brookdale Colonial Park been in business?
Brookdale Colonial Park has been operating for approximately 48 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Does Brookdale Colonial Park have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Colonial Park on this page.
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