Suncoast East
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Sarasota, FL

Suncoast East

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Sarasota, FL

Overview of Suncoast East

Suncoast East is an affordable assisted living community in Sarasota, FL, offering assistance with daily activities. With a compassionate, home-like setting, the community ensures older adults are well-cared for. Chef-prepared dining, scheduled transportation, and maintenance are among the high-quality services dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life. Through personalized care plans, residents also receive the utmost attention and care to help them live comfortably.

Social events, well programs, and various recreational opportunities encourage residents to make friends and have fun. A beauty salon/ barber and spacious gathering areas are also available, so residents can relax and move around safely. Situated in the quiet residential area of Sarasota, the community ensures residents have a stress-free retirement. This assisted living community is a great choice for senior living in Florida, especially with its dedication to older adults’ welfare.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #724 / 999Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 724th out of 999 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
21 / 100

About This Community

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Massage Therapy

Additional Services

6 services
Dedicated Activities Staff
Laundry
Medicaid Accepted
Housekeeping
TransportationListed as: Scheduled transportation
Beauty Services

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Game Room
Salon
Bistro
Private Dining Room
Emergency Call System
Activities
Watercolor Class
Cooking Demonstration
Bridge
Walking Club
Cornhole Tournament
Social Hour/Happy Hour
Shopping Outings To Local Boutiques
Fitness Classes
Outdoor Excursions
Chair Yoga and Stretching
Cardio and Strength Training
Gardening
Art Classes
Writing Workshops
Book Club
Lectures and Discussions
Game Nights
Live Entertainment
Arts & Crafts

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at Suncoast East.
  • Private dining room for family events.
  • Bistro / café on site.
  • Multiple dining venues.

Room Accommodations

Building TypeSingle-story
Room Types
Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed

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Address 5.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Sarasota's city center to Suncoast East's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

Suncoast East is located in Sarasota, Florida.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Florida.

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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).
FL

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
FL

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.
FL

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).
FL

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).
FL

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Suncoast East

What neighborhood is Suncoast East in?

Suncoast East is in the Fruitville neighborhood of Sarasota.

Is Suncoast East in a walkable area?

Suncoast East has a walk score of 21. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are pets allowed at Suncoast East?

Yes, Suncoast East allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Suncoast East?

The team at Suncoast East can be reached at life@suncoasteastsl.com.

Are there photos of Suncoast East?

Yes — there are 7 photos of Suncoast East in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Suncoast East provide?

Suncoast East offers Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care.

What is the address of Suncoast East?

Suncoast East is located at 2290 Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232.

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