Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch

Overview of Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch

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.

(941) 206-6739

140-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

10 years in operation

A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 38 / 100

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

StatusLicensed

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 administrated 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

Respite Care

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Respite Stays

Specific ProgramsSignature Programs

Religious ServicesYes

Since 2020 · 6 years of data 40 citations 39 inspections 3 fines $12.6K fined

Inspection Score

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

Fines Total number of fines issued.
3
vs 5 avg
↓ 40% fewer than FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$12.6k
vs $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

Latest Inspection January 20, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
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 #612 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 612th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2020.	6.7	5.5	This facility has 22% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (6.7 vs. FL avg 5.5).↑ 22% worse
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 #167 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 167th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	39	26	This facility has 50% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (39 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 50% worse
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
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 #182 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 182nd out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

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.

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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

22.2 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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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled

General Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High demand; waitlists common.

Benefits

In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Case management

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+

General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.

Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies

Asset Limits $5,000 individual

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits

Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (up to 10 days/year)

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Age 60+

General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds

Asset Limits ~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.

Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Benefits

Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Florida Medicaid PACE

Age 55+

General Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled

General Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual, including SSI

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits

Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).


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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?

The legal owner and operator of Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch is Senior Living Vi Lakewood Ranch, Llc.

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.

What payment types does Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch accept?

Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch accepts Other.

Does Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch is registered as a for-profit in FL.

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