Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
The Fountains of Hope
Discover an exceptional living experience with The Fountains of Hope located in Sarasota, FL, providing assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Large and comfortable accommodations with different floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and companion suites are available for its residents. With an expert and compassionate team, those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are given person-centered care catering to their immediate wants and needs.
The community is committed to providing round-the-clock care and support for its residents. Moreover, with its top-tier amenities and services, residents can enjoy the following: delightful and healthy meals in restaurant-style dining, laundry facilities, 24/7 emergency maintenance, and transportation services. Visit its lovely green campus and gardens and meet new friends within its beautiful spaces. At The Fountains of Hope, seniors are guaranteed a blissful living experience.
Community insights.
About this community
The Fountains of Hope is legally operated by The Fountains Of Hope LLC, and administered by Mary Frances Moore.
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.
The figures below cover inspections recorded since January 14, 2016.
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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$11kvs $11.6k↓ 5% 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.
• Total citations (50% above)
• Citations per inspection (41% above)
• Inspection citation rate (19% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Inspections with citations (38% below)
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total citations
| 36 | 24 | This facility has 50% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (36 vs. FL avg 24).↑ 50% worse Rank #660 / 853 Total citations — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 660th out of 853 assisted living communities we track in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among the 853 assisted living communities in the ranking pool. 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. |
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Citations per inspection
| 1.4 | 0.99 | This facility has 41% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.4 vs. FL avg 0.99).↑ 41% worse Rank #692 / 853 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 692nd out of 853 assisted living communities we track in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among the 853 assisted living communities in the ranking pool. 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. |
Inspections
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total inspections
| 26 | 26 | This facility has total inspections in line with the Florida average (26 vs. FL avg 26).— At avg |
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Inspections with citations
| 10 | 16 | This facility has 38% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (10 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 38% better |
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Inspection citation rate
| 38% | 32% | This facility has 6 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (38% vs. FL avg 32%).↑ 6% worse Rank #584 / 853 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 584th out of 853 assisted living communities we track in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among the 853 assisted living communities in the ranking pool. 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. |
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
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
Places of interest near The Fountains of Hope
5.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Sarasota's city center to The Fountains of Hope'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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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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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| SaraBella Senior Living | AL MC | Sarasota (Bee Ridge) | 134
Facility
134
FL AVG
85
Rank
#165 / 890 | No |
38
Facility
38
FL AVG
40
Rank
#499 / 1,002 | Sarabella Operating LLC | 8 | 38%
Facility
38%
FL AVG
32.4%
Rank
#584 / 853 | 8
Facility
8
FL AVG
33
Rank
#215 / 853 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
FL AVG
1.0
Rank
#533 / 853 | For-Profit | $4,000 | Rebecca Ranson | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A |
| The Fountains of Hope | AL MC RC | Sarasota | 116
Facility
116
FL AVG
85
Rank
#253 / 890 | Yes | - | The Fountains Of Hope LLC | 26 | 38%
Facility
38%
FL AVG
32.4%
Rank
#584 / 853 | 36
Facility
36
FL AVG
33
Rank
#660 / 853 | 1.4
Facility
1.4
FL AVG
1.0
Rank
#692 / 853 | For-Profit | $11,000 | Mary Frances Moore | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community | AL | Sarasota (Desoto Lakes) | 95
Facility
95
FL AVG
85
Rank
#394 / 890 | Yes |
35
Facility
35
FL AVG
40
Rank
#556 / 1,002 | Desoto Palms LLC | 23 | 35%
Facility
35%
FL AVG
32.4%
Rank
#528 / 853 | 20
Facility
20
FL AVG
33
Rank
#442 / 853 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.0
Rank
#469 / 853 | For-Profit | $5,550 | Shannon Stevens | - | - |
| Magnolia Acres Assisted Living Facility | AL ADC RC | Englewood | 12
Facility
12
FL AVG
85
Rank
#724 / 890 | No |
7
Facility
7
FL AVG
40
Rank
#920 / 1,002 | A Pascujo, Inc | 20 | 45%
Facility
45%
FL AVG
32.4%
Rank
#739 / 853 | 43
Facility
43
FL AVG
33
Rank
#709 / 853 | 2.2
Facility
2.2
FL AVG
1.0
Rank
#818 / 853 | For-Profit | $6,500 | Yolanda Pascual | Private / Shared Rooms | - |
| Faithful Friends of North Port LLC | AL | North Port | 6
Facility
6
FL AVG
85
Rank
#749 / 890 | No | - | Faithful Friends Of Northport LLC | 7 | 43%
Facility
43%
FL AVG
32.4%
Rank
#699 / 853 | 17
Facility
17
FL AVG
33
Rank
#392 / 853 | 2.4
Facility
2.4
FL AVG
1.0
Rank
#831 / 853 | For-Profit | $0 | Ruthe Guillaury | Private Rooms | - |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other FL assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida
The Fountains of Hope is located in Sarasota, Florida.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Florida.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Fountains of Hope
What languages are spoken at The Fountains of Hope?
The team at The Fountains of Hope speaks English and Spanish.
Who is the owner of The Fountains of Hope?
The Fountains of Hope is legally operated by Sak Florida, and administered by Mary Frances Moore.
What is the license number of The Fountains of Hope?
According to FL state health department records, The Fountains of Hope's license number is 12784.
Are pets allowed at The Fountains of Hope?
Yes, The Fountains of Hope allows residents to bring their pets.
What payment types does The Fountains of Hope accept?
The Fountains of Hope accepts Other.
Does The Fountains of Hope operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
The Fountains of Hope is registered as a for-profit in FL.
Who is the administrator of The Fountains of Hope?
Mary Frances Moore is the administrator of The Fountains of Hope.
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