Heron House
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Sarasota, FL
Heron House
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Sarasota, FL
Heron House accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, and Veteran Affairs Benefits.
Heron House, located in coastal Sarasota, FL, offers premier assisted living and memory care services through holistic wellness and access to the latest health information and programs. This focus on well-being extends to residents with memory care needs, who benefit from specialized programs and a secure environment. An active lifestyle is a cornerstone of Heron House’s philosophy.
A variety of activities and amenities keep residents engaged, from social gatherings and walking clubs to creative workshops and game nights. The staff is available 24/7 to provide assistance and ensure residents feel secure. At Heron House, the community is equipped with a dedicated staff committed to ensuring resident comfort and support. Heron House provides personalized care plans executed by a compassionate care team to ensure resident comfort and support.
95-bed community Rank #496 / 1060Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 496th out of 1060 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.
28 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 45 / 100 Rank #612 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 612th 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.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusProvisional
IssuanceJanuary 21, 2026
ExpirationOctober 20, 2026
CountySarasota
License Number9345
RCFE NumberAssisted Living Facility License #9345
Heron House is legally operated by Suncoast House, LLC, and administered by Tara Tyc.
Management CompanySRI MANAGEMENT LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
95 units
Total beds
95 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Accept Medicaid
24-Hour Staffing
Restaurant-Style Dining
Scheduled Transportation
ActivitiesEngaging recreational programs and activities
Specific ProgramsActivity & Game Rooms, Beauty Salon & Barber Shop, Housekeeping & Laundry, Maintenance Included, Social & Wellness Programs
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
65 citations
43 inspections
10 fines
$9.1K 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.
14 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #746 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 746th 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: 69 out of 100. Letter grade D+. 14 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-
10vs 5 avg↑ 100% higher than FL avg
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$9.1kvs $11.6k↓ 22% 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
5 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (97% above)
• Citations per year (92% above)
• Citations per inspection (15% above)
• Inspections with citations (94% above)
• Inspection citation rate (16% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total citations (97% above)
• Citations per year (92% above)
• Citations per inspection (15% above)
• Inspections with citations (94% above)
• Inspection citation rate (16% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection
September 3, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 65 | 33 | This facility has 97% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (65 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 97% worse Rank #798 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 798th 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 year
Average citations per year since 2012.
| 4.6 | 2.4 | This facility has 92% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (4.6 vs. FL avg 2.4).↑ 92% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.5 | 1.3 | This facility has 15% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.5 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 15% worse Rank #683 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 683rd 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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 43 | 26 | This facility has had 65% more total inspections than the Florida average (43 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 65% more |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 31 | 16 | This facility has 94% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (31 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 94% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
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 #719 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 719th 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 3, 2025, reported no deficiencies.
- The June 24, 2025 inspection found three Class 3 deficiencies in resident care elopement standards, physical plant safety, and staff records.
- Past inspections showed repeated Class 3 and 4 deficiencies in staffing, medication assistance, training, and emergency environmental control, including a Class 4 staffing violation in 2019.
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 55 Years Old
Pets Allowed
Building Type: Two-story
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
Places of interest near Heron House
2.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Sarasota's city center to Heron House's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.3 miles to nearest hospital (Coastal Medical Center)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Heron House
What languages are spoken at Heron House?
The team at Heron House speaks English.
Who is the owner of Heron House?
Heron House is legally operated by Suncoast House, LLC, and administered by Tara Tyc.
Is Heron House in a walkable area?
Heron House has a walk score of 45. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Heron House?
According to FL state health department records, Heron House's license number is 9345.
When does Heron House's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Heron House's license expires on October 20, 2026.
Are pets allowed at Heron House?
Yes, Heron House allows residents to bring their pets.
What payment types does Heron House accept?
Heron House accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, and VA.
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