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 1,058 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 95th out of 1,427 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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.
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
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.
Overall vs. FL average
4 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (69% above)
• Citations per inspection (14% above)
• Inspections with citations (63% above)
• Inspection citation rate (17% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total citations (69% above)
• Citations per inspection (14% above)
• Inspections with citations (63% above)
• Inspection citation rate (17% 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 | 35 | This facility has 69% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (59 vs. FL avg 35).↑ 69% worse Rank #770 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 770th out of 906 homes we track in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.6 | 1.4 | This facility has 14% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.6 vs. FL avg 1.4).↑ 14% worse Rank #722 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 722nd out of 906 homes we track in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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% | 58% | This facility has 10 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (68% vs. FL avg 58%).↑ 10% worse Rank #645 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 645th out of 906 homes we track in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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
Places of interest near Grand Villa of Sarasota
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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Info below is compiled from the FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
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Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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| American House Sarasota | AL IL MC RC | Sarasota | 185
Facility
185
FL AVG
88
Rank
#51 / 1,058 | Yes |
58
Facility
58
FL AVG
42
Rank
#382 / 1,427 | Ah Sarasota Opco, LLC | 24 | 67%
Facility
67%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#603 / 906 | 30
Facility
30
FL AVG
33
Rank
#470 / 906 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#540 / 906 | For-Profit | $12,813 | Evelyn Kay Donato | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed400 - 1,500 sq. ft | A+ |
| Grand Villa of Sarasota | AL ADC IL MC RC | Sarasota | 173
Facility
173
FL AVG
88
Rank
#88 / 1,058 | Yes |
81
Facility
81
FL AVG
42
Rank
#95 / 1,427 | Gv Sarasota LLC | 38 | 68%
Facility
68%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#645 / 906 | 59
Facility
59
FL AVG
33
Rank
#770 / 906 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#722 / 906 | For-Profit | $9,700 | Diane L Gelardi | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Brookdale Sarasota Midtown | AL MC | Sarasota (Arlington Park) | 120
Facility
120
FL AVG
88
Rank
#253 / 1,058 | Yes |
77
Facility
77
FL AVG
42
Rank
#129 / 1,427 | Arc Bahia Oaks Inc | 25 | 72%
Facility
72%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#709 / 906 | 27
Facility
27
FL AVG
33
Rank
#416 / 906 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#315 / 906 | For-Profit | $2,125 | Laura Ann Terlesky | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ |
| Elancé at Sarasota | AL IL | Sarasota (Gulf Gate Estates) | 110
Facility
110
FL AVG
88
Rank
#369 / 1,058 | Yes |
39
Facility
39
FL AVG
42
Rank
#744 / 1,427 | Lake Pointe Boulevard Tenant LLC | 29 | 52%
Facility
52%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#367 / 906 | 24
Facility
24
FL AVG
33
Rank
#372 / 906 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#11 / 906 | For-Profit | $6,151 | Karen Arway | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Brookdale Colonial Park | AL | Sarasota | 110
Facility
110
FL AVG
88
Rank
#369 / 1,058 | Yes |
53
Facility
53
FL AVG
42
Rank
#474 / 1,427 | Emeritol Colonial Park Club LLC | 45 | 60%
Facility
60%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#505 / 906 | 55
Facility
55
FL AVG
33
Rank
#745 / 906 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#441 / 906 | For-Profit | $29,100 | Sara Wilson | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida
Grand Villa of Sarasota is located in Sarasota, Florida.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Grand Villa 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.
What payment types does Grand Villa of Sarasota accept?
Grand Villa of Sarasota accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, Other, and VA.
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