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 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 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 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 765th 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
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.
ContactMr. Joseph Oberto, CFO (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
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.
Since 2020 · 6 years of data
40 citations
39 inspections
3 fines
$12.6K 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.
3 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #573 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 573rd 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: 80 out of 100. Letter grade B-. 3 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-
3vs 5 avg↓ 40% fewer than FL avg
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$12.6kvs $11.6k↑ 8% higher than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 6 years (since 2020).
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 2020 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (21% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (23% below)
• Inspections with citations (13% below)
• Inspection citation rate (42% below)
• Total citations (21% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (23% below)
• Inspections with citations (13% below)
• Inspection citation rate (42% 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 | 33 | This facility has 21% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (40 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 21% worse Rank #601 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 601st 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 | 1.3 | This facility has 23% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 23% better Rank #158 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 158th 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.
| 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% | 62% | This facility has 26 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (36% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 26% better Rank #174 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 174th 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 January 20, 2025 complaint inspection found no deficiencies and no substantiated complaints.
- The October 23, 2023 standard inspection cited five Class 3 deficiencies in admissions, resident care, medication assistance, records, and nursing services.
- Previous inspections showed recurring Class 3 deficiencies in staff training, physical plant safety, medication labeling, and staffing standards.
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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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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