
Brookdale Sarasota Midtown
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Sarasota, FL
Brookdale Sarasota Midtown
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Sarasota, FL
Nestled in Sarasota, Florida, Brookdale Sarasota Midtown is a senior living community committed to providing seniors a comfortable and safe environment. With staff available around the clock, the community offers luxury assisted living and specialized care for those in the early to mid stages of Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Brookdale Sarasota Midtown boasts a vibrant calendar of events and activities, ensuring residents can access attractions such as Botanical Gardens, museums, and local art galleries. The community embraces a pet-friendly atmosphere and provides apartments with ample natural window light. Committed to personalized care options, Brookdale Sarasota Midtown strives to offer support tailored to each resident’s unique needs.
120-bed community Rank #256 / 1074Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 256th 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.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: 77 / 100 Rank #129 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 129th 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.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
StatusLicensed
IssuanceSeptember 17, 2024
ExpirationSeptember 16, 2026
CountySarasota
License Number7099
Brookdale Sarasota Midtown is legally operated by Arc Bahia Oaks Inc, and administrated by Laura Ann Terlesky.
Management CompanyARC MANAGEMENT, LLC
Profit StatusFor-Profit
Private
120 units
Total beds
120 units
Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
English
Spanish
ContactMs. Denise Warren, Interim CEO
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
HousekeepingYes
Pet Friendly
Fitness Center
Transportation
Library
Concierge Service
Café/Bistro
Beauty/Barber Shop
Courtyard And Garden
Private Dining Room
Walking Paths
Putting Green/Outdoor Sports Activities
Landscaped Grounds
Business Centers/Computers
Community Kitchen
Screened Lanai
Piano
ActivitiesActivities tailored to residents’ interests including fitness classes, cooking classes, and trips.
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT
Assisted Living$4,415 per month
Memory Care$5,180 per month
Food DescriptionRestaurant-style dining with healthy and delicious meals prepared by a culinary team.
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 2014 · 12 years of data
27 citations
25 inspections
4 fines
$2.1K fined
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-
4vs 5 avg↓ 20% fewer than FL avg
-
$2.1kvs $11.6k↓ 82% lower than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 12 years (since 2014).
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 2014 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Inspections with citations (13% above)
• Inspection citation rate (16% above) 4 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (18% below)
• Citations per year (18% below)
• Citations per inspection (15% below)
• Total inspections (4% below)
• Inspections with citations (13% above)
• Inspection citation rate (16% above) 4 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (18% below)
• Citations per year (18% below)
• Citations per inspection (15% below)
• Total inspections (4% below)
Latest Inspection
May 13, 2025
Standard
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
| 27 | 33 | This facility has 18% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (27 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 18% better Rank #429 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 429th 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. |
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Citations per year
| 2.3 | 2.8 | This facility has 18% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (2.3 vs. FL avg 2.8).↓ 18% better |
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Citations per inspection
| 1.1 | 1.3 | This facility has 15% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 15% better Rank #331 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 331st 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
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
| 25 | 26 | This facility has 4% fewer total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (25 vs. FL avg 26).↓ 4% better |
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Inspections with citations
| 18 | 16 | This facility has 13% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (18 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 13% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
| 72% | 62% | This facility has 10 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (72% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 10% worse Rank #726 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 726th 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.
- March 18, 2025 inspection cited 2 deficiencies for medication assistance and medication records.
- May 11, 2023 inspection found 4 deficiencies including resident care supervision, medication assistance, staffing standards, and risk management.
- May 13, 2025 state profile update reported no complaints and no new deficiencies.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 336 / 560 / 672 / 896 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Cooking Classes
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
- Yoga
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1.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Sarasota's city center to Brookdale Sarasota Midtown's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.05 miles to nearest hospital (Lee S. Mitchel, MD, LLC)
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida
Brookdale Sarasota Midtown is located in Sarasota, Florida.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Florida.
Compare Assisted Living around Sarasota
The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
| American House Sarasota |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Sarasota (Bee Ridge) | 185
Facility
185
FL AVG
89
Rank
#51 / 1074 | Yes |
58
Facility
58
FL AVG
40
Rank
#381 / 1486 | Ah Sarasota Opco, LLC | 76
Facility
76
FL AVG
83
Rank
#641 / 876 | 24 | 66.7%
Facility
66.7%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#620 / 919 | 30
Facility
30
FL AVG
33
Rank
#482 / 919 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#557 / 919 | For-Profit | $12,813 | Evelyn Kay Donato | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ |
| Brookdale Sarasota Midtown |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Sarasota (Arlington Park) | 120
Facility
120
FL AVG
89
Rank
#256 / 1074 | Yes |
77
Facility
77
FL AVG
40
Rank
#129 / 1486 | Arc Bahia Oaks Inc | 86
Facility
86
FL AVG
83
Rank
#428 / 876 | 25 | 72%
Facility
72%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#726 / 919 | 27
Facility
27
FL AVG
33
Rank
#429 / 919 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#331 / 919 | For-Profit | $2,125 | Laura Ann Terlesky | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ |
| Heron East |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Sarasota (Fruitville) | 112
Facility
112
FL AVG
89
Rank
#369 / 1074 | No |
21
Facility
21
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1066 / 1486 | Suncoast East, LLC | 70
Facility
70
FL AVG
83
Rank
#735 / 876 | 35 | 82.9%
Facility
82.9%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#849 / 919 | 46
Facility
46
FL AVG
33
Rank
#690 / 919 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#557 / 919 | For-Profit | $7,000 | Margine Rivera | Studio / 1 Bed | B- |
| Heron House |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Sarasota | 95
Facility
95
FL AVG
89
Rank
#504 / 1074 | No |
45
Facility
45
FL AVG
40
Rank
#612 / 1486 | Suncoast House, LLC | 69
Facility
69
FL AVG
83
Rank
#746 / 876 | 43 | 72.1%
Facility
72.1%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#730 / 919 | 65
Facility
65
FL AVG
33
Rank
#810 / 919 | 1.5
Facility
1.5
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#695 / 919 | For-Profit | $9,050 | Tara Tyc | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ |
| Alderman Oaks |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Sarasota (Downtown) | 35
Facility
35
FL AVG
89
Rank
#850 / 1074 | Yes |
87
Facility
87
FL AVG
40
Rank
#53 / 1486 | Alderman Oaks Retirement Center Inc. | 85
Facility
85
FL AVG
83
Rank
#452 / 876 | 25 | 44%
Facility
44%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#279 / 919 | 35
Facility
35
FL AVG
33
Rank
#541 / 919 | 1.4
Facility
1.4
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#633 / 919 | For-Profit | $3,400 | Shirin Mccomb | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Sarasota Midtown
What neighborhood is Brookdale Sarasota Midtown in?
Brookdale Sarasota Midtown is in the Arlington Park neighborhood of Sarasota.
What languages are spoken at Brookdale Sarasota Midtown?
The team at Brookdale Sarasota Midtown speaks English and Spanish.
Who is the owner of Brookdale Sarasota Midtown?
The legal owner and operator of Brookdale Sarasota Midtown is Arc Bahia Oaks Inc.
Is Brookdale Sarasota Midtown in a walkable area?
Brookdale Sarasota Midtown has a walk score of 77. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of Brookdale Sarasota Midtown?
According to FL state health department records, Brookdale Sarasota Midtown's license number is 7099.
When does Brookdale Sarasota Midtown's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Brookdale Sarasota Midtown's license expires on September 16, 2026.
Does Brookdale Sarasota Midtown have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Sarasota Midtown on this page.
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