Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Bradenton, FL
Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Bradenton, FL
Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch accepts Medicaid.
Set in the vibrant town of Sarasota, FL, the Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch is a welcoming senior living community providing assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Here, residents can choose from spacious and cozy accommodations ranging from studio to one-bedroom to two-bedroom. In terms of memory care, a specialized program called Inspired Journeys Memor Care is thoughtfully designed to cater to the immediate needs of those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Offering above-and-beyond amenities and services, residents can enjoy delicious and healthy meals prepared by a talented culinary team, all-day dining signature options, housekeeping, weekly laundry service, concierge services, and scheduled transportation. Have fun with a full calendar of events and activities. With Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch, seniors are assured of an all-encompassing living experience.
140-bed community Rank #168 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 168th 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
11 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 38 / 100 Rank #765 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 765th 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.
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
IssuanceDecember 21, 2025
ExpirationDecember 20, 2027
CountyManatee
License Number12727
RCFE Number12727
Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch is legally operated by Senior Living Vi Lakewood Ranch, LLC, and administered by Zachary A. Benjamin.
Management CompanyDR MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
140 units
Total beds
140 units
Safety FeaturesSecured entrances and exits, with 24/7 staffing for safety.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Respite Stays
Specific ProgramsSignature Programs
Religious Services
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-
3vs 5 avg↓ 40% fewer than FL avg
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$12.6kvs $11.6k↑ 8% higher 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
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (14% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (29% below)
• Inspections with citations (13% below)
• Inspection citation rate (38% below)
• Total citations (14% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (29% below)
• Inspections with citations (13% below)
• Inspection citation rate (38% 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.
| 40 | 35 | This facility has 14% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (40 vs. FL avg 35).↑ 14% worse Rank #600 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 600th 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.
| 1.0 | 1.4 | This facility has 29% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1 vs. FL avg 1.4).↓ 29% better Rank #153 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 153rd 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.
| 39 | 26 | This facility has had 50% more total inspections than the Florida average (39 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 50% more |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 14 | 16 | This facility has 13% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (14 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 13% better |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 36% | 58% | This facility has 22 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (36% vs. FL avg 58%).↓ 22% better Rank #164 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 164th 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
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-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 Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch
8.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Bradenton's city center to Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch'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.
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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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| Brookdale Palma Sola | AL | Bradenton | 160
Facility
160
FL AVG
88
Rank
#108 / 1,058 | Yes |
68
Facility
68
FL AVG
42
Rank
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Facility
20%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#78 / 906 | 22
Facility
22
FL AVG
33
Rank
#325 / 906 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#49 / 906 | For-Profit | $1,000 | Michelle Messer | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ |
| Discovery Village at Sarasota Bay | AL IL MC | W Bradenton | 150
Facility
150
FL AVG
88
Rank
#132 / 1,058 | No |
46
Facility
46
FL AVG
42
Rank
#591 / 1,427 | Britton (Sarasota Bay) Trs LLC | 28 | 43%
Facility
43%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#245 / 906 | 29
Facility
29
FL AVG
33
Rank
#451 / 906 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#153 / 906 | For-Profit | $2,500 | Bethany Sanders | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Summerfield Senior Living | AL MC | Bradenton | 142
Facility
142
FL AVG
88
Rank
#163 / 1,058 | No |
44
Facility
44
FL AVG
42
Rank
#638 / 1,427 | Summerfield Senior Living LLC | 49 | 57%
Facility
57%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#443 / 906 | 46
Facility
46
FL AVG
33
Rank
#678 / 906 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#49 / 906 | For-Profit | $500 | Melaniee Mrosek | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ |
| Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch | AL MC RC | Bradenton | 140
Facility
140
FL AVG
88
Rank
#168 / 1,058 | Yes |
38
Facility
38
FL AVG
42
Rank
#765 / 1,427 | Senior Living Vi Lakewood Ranch, LLC | 39 | 36%
Facility
36%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#164 / 906 | 40
Facility
40
FL AVG
33
Rank
#600 / 906 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#153 / 906 | For-Profit | $12,600 | Zachary A. Benjamin | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Brookdale Bradenton Gardens | AL MC | Bradenton (South Bradenton) | 120
Facility
120
FL AVG
88
Rank
#253 / 1,058 | Yes |
41
Facility
41
FL AVG
42
Rank
#702 / 1,427 | Emeritus Corporation | 47 | 53%
Facility
53%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#378 / 906 | 54
Facility
54
FL AVG
33
Rank
#742 / 906 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#315 / 906 | For-Profit | $9,500 | John O'sullivan | Studio | A+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch
What languages are spoken at Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch?
The team at Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch speaks English.
Who is the owner of Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch?
Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch is legally operated by Senior Living Vi Lakewood Ranch, LLC, and administered by Zachary A. Benjamin.
Is Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch in a walkable area?
Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch has a walk score of 38. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch?
According to FL state health department records, Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch's license number is 12727.
When does Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch's license expires on December 20, 2027.
How long has Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch been in business?
Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch has been operating for approximately 11 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch?
Yes, Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch allows residents to bring their pets.
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