The Fountains of Hope
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Sarasota, FL

The Fountains of Hope

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

Overview of 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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 116 Rank #253 / 890Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 253rd out of 890 assisted living communities 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 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceApril 21, 2024
CountySarasota
License Number12784

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Fountains of Hope is legally operated by The Fountains Of Hope LLC, and administered by Mary Frances Moore.

Management CompanySAK FLORIDA
Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Private
116 units
Total beds
116 units

Languages Spoken

English Spanish

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Additional Policies & Features

Religious AffiliationChristian (non-denominational)

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet Friendly
Dining
Library
Transportation
Fitness Center
Events Calendar

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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.

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 3 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• 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 Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 3624 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.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.40.99 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 Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 2626 This facility has total inspections in line with the Florida average (26 vs. FL avg 26).— At avg
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 1016 This facility has 38% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (10 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 38% better
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 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?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Address 5.4 miles from city center Info 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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
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.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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 LLC8
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$4,000Rebecca RansonStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA
The Fountains of Hope
AL
MC
RC
Sarasota
116
Facility 116
FL AVG 85
Rank #253 / 890
Yes-The Fountains Of Hope LLC26
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$11,000Mary Frances MooreStudio / 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 LLC23
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$5,550Shannon 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, Inc20
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$6,500Yolanda PascualPrivate / 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 LLC7
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$0Ruthe GuillauryPrivate 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.

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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 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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