Morningside House of Sarasota
Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · Sarasota, FL
Morningside House of Sarasota
Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · Sarasota, FL
Overview of Morningside House of Sarasota
Morningside House of Sarasota is a 68-bed, non-profit community offering assisted living, memory care, and rehabilitation services. The facility features round-the-clock staffing, short-term respite care, Medicaid acceptance, and hospice coordination, utilizing integrated point-of-care technology and tailored dining programs to support daily resident needs.
State inspection files compiled over a seven-year timeline document 18 total deficiencies across 13 separate visits, an annual average of 2.6 citations that performs 43% better than the Florida baseline. Half of the lifetime infractions occurred during a single initial opening inspection in April 2018, which flagged nine startup issues involving background checks, staff training, and building safety.
Following those early challenges, the building recorded three consecutive flawless reviews between late 2018 and 2020. Recent evaluations show minor, isolated marks; a November 2023 complaint check cited one background screening issue, and the most recent routine evaluation from January 2025 noted two deficiencies regarding medication assistance and administration. The facility currently holds an officially corrected status and has never been penalized with state fines or enforcement actions.
Interested individuals scanning the local area for senior housing can look to these records as a sign of a stable operational history after initial launch hurdles. Since the early 2025 data indicates that medication administration protocols required minor adjustments, asking the director about their current staff nursing oversight and medication distribution systems is a practical step. Setting up an on-site tour will also give you an opportunity to look over the rehab spaces yourself and see how the team manages daily memory care routines.
68-bed community Rank #643 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 643rd 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 74 / 100 Rank #165 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 165th 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
Best of Loudoun
Best of the Burg 2024 Finalist
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusIn Review
IssuanceFebruary 17, 2025
ExpirationJanuary 31, 2028
CountySarasota
License Number13172
Morningside House of Sarasota is legally operated by Sabra Southern Operations I LLC, and administered by Courtney Lonseth.
Management CompanyMORNINGSIDE ELITE MANAGEMENT
Owner NameSabra Southern Operations I LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
68 units
Total beds
68 units
Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesState of the art emergency call system.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Does not accept Medicaid
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Stays
Hospice
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes
Emergency Call System
Dining
Housekeeping
Accessible Transportation
Concierge
ActivitiesDaily activities include fitness classes, arts and crafts, and music programs
Specific ProgramsHospice Coordination
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-
$0vs $11.6k↓ 100% 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
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (36% above)
• Inspection citation rate (10% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (23% below)
• Inspections with citations (44% below)
• Citations per inspection (36% above)
• Inspection citation rate (10% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (23% below)
• Inspections with citations (44% 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.
| 27 | 35 | This facility has 23% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (27 vs. FL avg 35).↓ 23% better Rank #416 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 416th 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.
| 1.9 | 1.4 | This facility has 36% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.9 vs. FL avg 1.4).↑ 36% worse Rank #817 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 817th 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.
| 14 | 26 | This facility has had 46% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (14 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 46% fewer |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 9 | 16 | This facility has 44% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (9 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 44% better |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 64% | 58% | This facility has 6 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (64% vs. FL avg 58%).↑ 6% worse Rank #564 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 564th 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
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Cooking Classes
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
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5.3 miles from city center
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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.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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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+ |
| 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+ |
| Morningside House of Sarasota | AL HOS MC RC | Sarasota | 68
Facility
68
FL AVG
88
Rank
#643 / 1,058 | Yes |
74
Facility
74
FL AVG
42
Rank
#165 / 1,427 | Sabra Southern Operations I LLC | 14 | 64%
Facility
64%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#564 / 906 | 27
Facility
27
FL AVG
33
Rank
#416 / 906 | 1.9
Facility
1.9
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#817 / 906 | For-Profit | - | Courtney Lonseth | - | - |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida
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Frequently Asked Questions about Morningside House of Sarasota
What languages are spoken at Morningside House of Sarasota?
The team at Morningside House of Sarasota speaks English.
Who is the owner of Morningside House of Sarasota?
Morningside House of Sarasota is legally operated by Sabra Southern Operations I LLC, and administered by Courtney Lonseth.
Is Morningside House of Sarasota in a walkable area?
Morningside House of Sarasota has a walk score of 74. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of Morningside House of Sarasota?
According to FL state health department records, Morningside House of Sarasota's license number is 13172.
When does Morningside House of Sarasota's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Morningside House of Sarasota's license expires on January 31, 2028.
Are pets allowed at Morningside House of Sarasota?
Yes, Morningside House of Sarasota allows residents to bring their pets.
What payment types does Morningside House of Sarasota accept?
Morningside House of Sarasota accepts Other.
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