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 #379 / 1074Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 379th 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.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 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 #473 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 473rd 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.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.
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
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.
ContactMs. Denise Warren, Interim CEO
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
HousekeepingYes
Pet Friendly
Transportation
Library
Beauty/Barber Shop
Courtyard And Garden
Private Dining Room
Arts & Crafts Studio
Game Room
Community Kitchen
Meeting Rooms
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.
Since 2012 · 14 years of data
55 citations
45 inspections
8 fines
$29.1K 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.
18 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #791 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 791st 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. 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: 65 out of 100. Letter grade D. 18 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-
8vs 5 avg↑ 60% higher than FL avg
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$29.1kvs $11.6k↑ 150% higher than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 14 years (since 2012).
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 2012 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
4 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (67% above)
• Citations per year (63% above)
• Total inspections (73% above)
• Inspections with citations (69% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (8% below)
• Inspection citation rate (3% below)
• Total citations (67% above)
• Citations per year (63% above)
• Total inspections (73% above)
• Inspections with citations (69% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (8% below)
• Inspection citation rate (3% below)
Latest Inspection
February 3, 2025
Complaint Investigation
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 | 33 | This facility has 67% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (55 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 67% worse Rank #758 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 758th 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. 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 year
Average citations per year since 2012.
| 3.9 | 2.4 | This facility has 63% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (3.9 vs. FL avg 2.4).↑ 63% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.2 | 1.3 | This facility has 8% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.2 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 8% better Rank #458 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 458th 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. 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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 45 | 26 | This facility has 73% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (45 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 73% worse |
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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% | 62% | This facility has 2 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (60% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 2% better Rank #521 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 521st 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. 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 June 24, 2024, cited one unclassified deficiency related to background screening clearinghouse.
- Prior inspections showed recurring deficiencies in staffing, training, food service, and background screening from 2018 through 2022.
- Multiple inspections between 2012 and 2022 documented several Class 3 and Class 4 deficiencies involving resident care supervision, admissions, and emergency management planning.
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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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
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FL AVG
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Rank
#379 / 1074 | Yes |
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FL AVG
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FL AVG
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FL AVG
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#521 / 919 | 55
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Colonial Park
What neighborhood is Brookdale Colonial Park in?
Brookdale Colonial Park is in the Bee Ridge neighborhood of Sarasota.
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.
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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