Grand Villa of Sarasota
Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Sarasota, FL
Grand Villa of Sarasota
Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Sarasota, FL
Grand Villa of Sarasota accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, and Veteran Affairs Benefits.
Overview of Grand Villa of Sarasota
Nestled on three lush acres along the Hudson Bayou in Sarasota, Florida, Grand Villa is a resort-style senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Located near downtown Sarasota, residents enjoy access to historic charm, excellent shopping, and dining. Grand Villa provides a range of lifestyle options, allowing residents to choose the level of care that suits their needs, with the flexibility to pay for only the services they use. The monthly rate covers fine dining, housekeeping, and more. The community features state-of-the-art Resident Care Technology to provide care as needed, enhancing peace of mind for residents and their families.
With a unique focus on Medication Management, Grand Villa partners with a preferred provider for accurate and timely medication delivery. The resort-style community promotes relaxation and enjoyment through a variety of social and recreational activities. The Activities Coordinator ensures a full calendar, including parties, classes, lectures, and excursions, with popular options like yoga, Bingo tournaments, and painting classes. Grand Villa of Sarasota takes pride in fostering a family atmosphere and providing wonderful amenities to enhance residents’ quality of life.
173-bed community Rank #88 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 88th 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 large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score: 81 / 100 Rank #95 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 95th 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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusIn Review
IssuanceJanuary 23, 2026
ExpirationJanuary 31, 2028
CountySarasota
License Number8261
Grand Villa of Sarasota is legally operated by Gv Sarasota LLC, and administered by Diane L Gelardi.
Management CompanyIND-ORMOND, INC.
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
173 units
Total beds
173 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Specific ProgramsHealth & Wellness, Financial Planning & VA Benefits
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
59 citations
38 inspections
6 fines
$9.7K 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.
12 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #724 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 724th 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: 71 out of 100. Letter grade C-. 12 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-
6vs 5 avg↑ 20% higher than FL avg
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$9.7kvs $11.6k↓ 17% 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
4 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (79% above)
• Citations per inspection (23% above)
• Inspections with citations (63% above)
• Inspection citation rate (10% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total citations (79% above)
• Citations per inspection (23% above)
• Inspections with citations (63% above)
• Inspection citation rate (10% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 59 | 33 | This facility has 79% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (59 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 79% worse Rank #771 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 771st 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.
| 1.6 | 1.3 | This facility has 23% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.6 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 23% worse Rank #727 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 727th 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.
| 38 | 26 | This facility has had 46% more total inspections than the Florida average (38 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 46% more |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 26 | 16 | This facility has 63% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (26 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 63% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 68% | 62% | This facility has 6 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (68% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 6% worse Rank #664 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 664th 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.
- Most recent inspection on July 16, 2025, reported no deficiencies during complaint and standard inspections.
- The facility had one Class 3 deficiency in October 2020 related to resident care rights and facility procedures.
- The February 1, 2019 complaint inspection found 16 Class 3 deficiencies across resident care, medication, staffing, training, emergency plans, and background screening.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 220 / 425 / 640 / 1,080 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
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
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Grand Villa of Sarasota
1 Bedroom
1 Bedroom
Studio
2 bedroom
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0.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Sarasota's city center to Grand Villa of Sarasota's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Financial Assistance for
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Frequently Asked Questions about Grand Villa of Sarasota
What neighborhood is Grand Villa of Sarasota in?
Grand Villa of Sarasota is in the Downtown neighborhood of Sarasota.
What languages are spoken at Grand Villa of Sarasota?
The team at Grand Villa of Sarasota speaks English.
Who is the owner of Grand Villa of Sarasota?
Grand Villa of Sarasota is legally operated by Gv Sarasota LLC, and administered by Diane L Gelardi.
Is Grand Villa of Sarasota in a walkable area?
Grand Villa of Sarasota has a walk score of 81. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of Grand Villa of Sarasota?
According to FL state health department records, Grand Villa of Sarasota's license number is 8261.
When does Grand Villa of Sarasota's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Grand Villa of Sarasota's license expires on January 31, 2028.
Are pets allowed at Grand Villa of Sarasota?
Yes, Grand Villa of Sarasota allows residents to bring their pets.
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