Elancé at Sarasota
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Sarasota, FL
Elancé at Sarasota
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Sarasota, FL
Overlooking the stunning Lake Pointe Boulevard, Sarasota, FL, Elance at Sarasota is an esteemed senior living community that offers assisted living and independent living. Experience luxurious comfort with the cozy and elegant residences of Elance at Sarasota in a wide selection of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. Live your life to the fullest and optimize your independence with exceptional care and support from a kind and highly trained team.
The community is committed to enhancing seniors’ well-being, utilizing a variety of signature programs to ensure they experience the finest retirement. Seek new learnings and rekindle passions with engaging activities and enjoyable programs. Here, residents have an unforgettable dining experience with delightful and nutritious meals catering to dietary requirements and tastes. Embraced by picturesque sceneries and fabulous amenities, Elance at Sarasota is ideal for living a peaceful retirement.
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.
Walk Score: 39 / 100 Rank #743 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 743rd 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusIn Review
IssuanceSeptember 26, 2025
ExpirationJuly 31, 2025 Expired
CountySarasota
License Number5292
Elancé at Sarasota is legally operated by Lake Pointe Boulevard Tenant Llc, and administered by Karen Arway.
Management CompanyQSL MANAGEMENT, LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit
Nonprofit OwnershipNo
Extended Congregate Care
110 units
Private
110 units
Total beds
110 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
English
Other
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 2012 · 14 years of data
24 citations
29 inspections
4 fines
$6.2K 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.
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.
4 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #410 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 410th 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. Inspection score: 87 out of 100. Letter grade B+. 4 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-
4vs 5 avg↓ 20% fewer than FL avg
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$6.2kvs $11.6k↓ 47% lower 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
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total inspections (12% above) 5 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (27% below)
• Citations per year (29% below)
• Citations per inspection (38% below)
• Inspections with citations (6% below)
• Inspection citation rate (16% below)
• Total inspections (12% above) 5 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (27% below)
• Citations per year (29% below)
• Citations per inspection (38% below)
• Inspections with citations (6% below)
• Inspection citation rate (16% below)
Latest Inspection
August 26, 2025
Other An inspection that falls outside standard annual surveys and formal complaint investigations. May include administrative compliance checks, documentation reviews, focused surveys on specific concerns, or revisit surveys to verify prior corrections.
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 24 | 33 | This facility has 27% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (24 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 27% better Rank #384 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 384th 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.
| 1.7 | 2.4 | This facility has 29% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.7 vs. FL avg 2.4).↓ 29% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.8 | 1.3 | This facility has 38% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (0.8 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 38% better Rank #26 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 26th 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.
| 29 | 26 | This facility has 12% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (29 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 12% worse |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 15 | 16 | This facility has 6% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (15 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 6% better |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 52% | 62% | This facility has 10 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (52% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 10% better Rank #384 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 384th 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 August 26, 2025, found no deficiencies during both routine and complaint investigations.
- The facility had a single Class 3 deficiency in October 2024 related to the resident refund policy.
- The September 2023 inspection cited two deficiencies involving staffing standards and background screening clearance.
What does this home offer?
Room Sizes: 700-760 / 800-860 / 1000-1060 / 1060-1160 / 1500-1620 / 1600-1720 / 1700-1820 / 1800 / 2100 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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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FL AVG
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Frequently Asked Questions about Elancé at Sarasota
What neighborhood is Elancé at Sarasota in?
Elancé at Sarasota is in the Gulf Gate Estates neighborhood of Sarasota.
What languages are spoken at Elancé at Sarasota?
The team at Elancé at Sarasota speaks English, Other, and Spanish.
Who is the owner of Elancé at Sarasota?
The legal owner and operator of Elancé at Sarasota is Lake Pointe Boulevard Tenant Llc.
Is Elancé at Sarasota in a walkable area?
Elancé at Sarasota has a walk score of 39. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Elancé at Sarasota?
According to FL state health department records, Elancé at Sarasota's license number is 5292.
When does Elancé at Sarasota's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Elancé at Sarasota's license expires on July 31, 2025.
What payment types does Elancé at Sarasota accept?
Elancé at Sarasota accepts Other.
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