Brookdale Colonial Park

4730 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233 View map

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Brookdale Colonial Park accepts Medicaid, Veteran Affairs Benefits, and Workers Compensation.

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Brookdale Colonial Park accepts Medicaid, Veteran Affairs Benefits, and Workers Compensation.

Overview of Brookdale Colonial Park

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.

(941) 378-4414

110-bed community

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

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 administrated 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

Food DescriptionMenus are created with fresh, seasonal ingredients, accommodating special dietary requests.

Since 2012 · 14 years of data 55 citations 45 inspections 8 fines $29.1K fined

Inspection Score

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

Fines Total number of fines issued.
8
vs 5 avg
↑ 60% higher than FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$29.1k
vs $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

Latest Inspection February 3, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
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.
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
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.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
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
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
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.

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.

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

Building Type: Single-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

1 / 4

Studio

360 sq. ft

1 / 4

1 Bed

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

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6.1 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Sarasota's city center to Brookdale Colonial Park's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.06 miles to nearest hospital (Sarasota VA Clinic)

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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled

General Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High demand; waitlists common.

Benefits

In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Case management

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+

General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.

Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies

Asset Limits $5,000 individual

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits

Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (up to 10 days/year)

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Age 60+

General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds

Asset Limits ~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.

Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Benefits

Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Florida Medicaid PACE

Age 55+

General Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled

General Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual, including SSI

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits

Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).


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