DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community
DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community
DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community accepts Medicaid.
Overview of DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community
Settled in the quiet neighborhood of Sarasota, FL, the DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community offers assisted living services. A wide array of large and cozy accommodations with varying floor plans are available for its residents based on their preferences. Having a highly trained and compassionate team, the community ensures round-the-clock care and support for its residents.
The community is committed to delivering top-notch amenities and services wherein residents can enjoy the following: 3 restaurant-style meals daily, individualized assessments, salon services, scheduled transportation, and many more. Come and visit its cafe and game room and meet new companions along the way. Engage in various recreational activities such as outings and wellness programs. At DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community, seniors are guaranteed an empowering retirement.
95-bed community Rank #494 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 494th out of 1058 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
Walk Score: 35 / 100 Rank #840 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 840th out of 1487 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceSeptember 19, 2024
ExpirationSeptember 18, 2026
CountySarasota
License Number11835
DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community is legally operated by Desoto Palms LLC, and administered by Shannon Stevens.
Management CompanyKR MANAGEMENT LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
95 units
Total beds
95 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
English
Spanish
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
29 citations
25 inspections
3 fines
$5.6K 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.
2 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #452 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 452nd out of 876 homes in Florida for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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: 85 out of 100. Letter grade B. 2 points above 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-
3vs 5 avg↓ 40% fewer than FL avg
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$5.6kvs $11.6k↓ 52% 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
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Inspection citation rate (3% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Florida average:
• Inspections with citations (at FL avg) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (12% below)
• Citations per inspection (8% below)
• Inspection citation rate (3% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Florida average:
• Inspections with citations (at FL avg) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (12% below)
• Citations per inspection (8% 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.
| 29 | 33 | This facility has 12% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (29 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 12% better Rank #453 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 453rd out of 907 homes in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 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 #446 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 446th out of 907 homes in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 inspections conducted at this facility.
| 25 | 26 | This facility has had 4% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (25 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 4% fewer |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 16 | 16 | This facility has inspections with citations in line with the Florida average (16 vs. FL avg 16).— At avg |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 64% | 62% | This facility has 2 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (64% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 2% worse Rank #580 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 580th out of 907 homes in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 September 8, 2025 cited one deficiency for medication assistance with self-administration.
- The February 13, 2024 inspection found five deficiencies involving medication records, staffing, training, background screening, and emergency management planning.
- Past inspections documented repeated medication management deficiencies, including records, labeling, storage, and disposal, showing ongoing compliance challenges over multiple years.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Cooking Classes
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
- Yoga
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5.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Sarasota's city center to DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida
DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community is located in Sarasota, Florida.
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Frequently Asked Questions about DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community
What neighborhood is DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community in?
DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community is in the Desoto Lakes neighborhood of Sarasota.
What languages are spoken at DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community?
The team at DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community speaks English and Spanish.
Who is the owner of DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community?
DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community is legally operated by Desoto Palms LLC, and administered by Shannon Stevens.
Is DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community in a walkable area?
DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community has a walk score of 35. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community?
According to FL state health department records, DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community's license number is 11835.
When does DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community's license expires on September 18, 2026.
Are pets allowed at DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community?
Yes, DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community allows residents to bring their pets.
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