Brookdale Sarasota Midtown
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Sarasota, FL

Brookdale Sarasota Midtown

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Sarasota, FL

Overview of Brookdale Sarasota Midtown

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.

(941) 954-1911
Bed community size
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.
Years in operation
48 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
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
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusLicensed
IssuanceSeptember 17, 2024
ExpirationSeptember 16, 2026
CountySarasota
License Number7099

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brookdale Sarasota Midtown is legally operated by Arc Bahia Oaks Inc, and administrated by Laura Ann Terlesky.

Management CompanyARC MANAGEMENT, LLC
Profit StatusFor-Profit

Type Of Units

Private
120 units
Total beds
120 units

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Languages Spoken

English Spanish

Leadership

ContactMs. Denise Warren, Interim CEO

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

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

Pricing & Financial Information

Assisted Living$4,415 per month
Memory Care$5,180 per month

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionRestaurant-style dining with healthy and delicious meals prepared by a culinary team.

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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
Inspection Score Info 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.

3 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #428 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 428th 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. Inspection score: 86 out of 100. Letter grade B. 3 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info 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)
Latest Inspection May 13, 2025 Standard

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2733 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.
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2014. 2.32.8 This facility has 18% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (2.3 vs. FL avg 2.8).↓ 18% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.11.3 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 Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 2526 This facility has 4% fewer total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (25 vs. FL avg 26).↓ 4% better
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 1816 This facility has 13% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (18 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 13% worse
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 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 Info 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?

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Room Sizes: 336 / 560 / 672 / 896 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

Studio
Studio
1
336 - 560 sq. ft
1 Bed
1 Bed
1
672 - 896 sq. ft

Activities in this home

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Sarasota Midtown

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Address 1.2 miles from city center Info 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.
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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).
FL

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
FL

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.
FL

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).
FL

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).
FL

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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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.

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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.

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Arc Bahia Oaks Inc
86
Facility 86
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Facility 72%
FL AVG 61.5%
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27
Facility 27
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1.1
Facility 1.1
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For-Profit$2,125Laura Ann TerleskyStudio / 1 BedA+
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.

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112
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46
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FL AVG 33
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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.

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FL AVG 89
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No
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Alderman Oaks
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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.

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35
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FL AVG 89
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87
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85
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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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