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Compare Assisted Living around Sarasota (Metro Area)
The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
| Elancé at Sarasota |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Sarasota (Gulf Gate Estates) | 110
Facility
110
FL AVG
89
Rank
#379 / 1074 | No |
39
Facility
39
FL AVG
40
Rank
#743 / 1486 | Lake Pointe Boulevard Tenant LLC | 87
Facility
87
FL AVG
83
Rank
#410 / 876 | 29 | 51.7%
Facility
51.7%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#384 / 919 | 24
Facility
24
FL AVG
33
Rank
#384 / 919 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#26 / 919 | For-Profit | $6,151 | Karen Arway | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Heron Club at Prestancia |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Sarasota (Gulf Gate Estates) | 100
Facility
100
FL AVG
89
Rank
#442 / 1074 | Yes |
45
Facility
45
FL AVG
40
Rank
#612 / 1486 | Suncoast Club, LLC | 68
Facility
68
FL AVG
83
Rank
#756 / 876 | 50 | 76%
Facility
76%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#791 / 919 | 84
Facility
84
FL AVG
33
Rank
#865 / 919 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#779 / 919 | For-Profit | $6,750 | Aymee Lee Thomas | Suite | - |
| Brookdale Sarasota Midtown |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Sarasota (Arlington Park) | 120
Facility
120
FL AVG
89
Rank
#256 / 1074 | Yes |
77
Facility
77
FL AVG
40
Rank
#129 / 1486 | Arc Bahia Oaks Inc | 86
Facility
86
FL AVG
83
Rank
#428 / 876 | 25 | 72%
Facility
72%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#726 / 919 | 27
Facility
27
FL AVG
33
Rank
#429 / 919 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#331 / 919 | For-Profit | $2,125 | Laura Ann Terlesky | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ |
| Heron House |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Sarasota | 95
Facility
95
FL AVG
89
Rank
#504 / 1074 | No |
45
Facility
45
FL AVG
40
Rank
#612 / 1486 | Suncoast House, LLC | 69
Facility
69
FL AVG
83
Rank
#746 / 876 | 43 | 72.1%
Facility
72.1%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#730 / 919 | 65
Facility
65
FL AVG
33
Rank
#810 / 919 | 1.5
Facility
1.5
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#695 / 919 | For-Profit | $9,050 | Tara Tyc | - | A+ |
| 81 Oaks |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Sarasota (Lake Sarasota) | 125
Facility
125
FL AVG
89
Rank
#240 / 1074 | No |
8
Facility
8
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1301 / 1486 | 81 Oaks LLC | 87
Facility
87
FL AVG
83
Rank
#410 / 876 | 7 | 71.4%
Facility
71.4%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#719 / 919 | 16
Facility
16
FL AVG
33
Rank
#232 / 919 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#878 / 919 | For-Profit | $5,000 | Meghan Houlihan | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Heron East |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Sarasota (Fruitville) | 112
Facility
112
FL AVG
89
Rank
#369 / 1074 | No |
21
Facility
21
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1066 / 1486 | Suncoast East, LLC | 70
Facility
70
FL AVG
83
Rank
#735 / 876 | 35 | 82.9%
Facility
82.9%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#849 / 919 | 46
Facility
46
FL AVG
33
Rank
#690 / 919 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#557 / 919 | For-Profit | $7,000 | Margine Rivera | - | B- |
| American House Sarasota |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Sarasota (Bee Ridge) | 185
Facility
185
FL AVG
89
Rank
#51 / 1074 | Yes |
58
Facility
58
FL AVG
40
Rank
#381 / 1486 | Ah Sarasota Opco, LLC | 76
Facility
76
FL AVG
83
Rank
#641 / 876 | 24 | 66.7%
Facility
66.7%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#620 / 919 | 30
Facility
30
FL AVG
33
Rank
#482 / 919 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#557 / 919 | For-Profit | $12,813 | Evelyn Kay Donato | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed400 - 1,500 sq. ft | A+ |
| Alderman Oaks |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Sarasota (Downtown) | 35
Facility
35
FL AVG
89
Rank
#850 / 1074 | Yes |
87
Facility
87
FL AVG
40
Rank
#53 / 1486 | Alderman Oaks Retirement Center Inc. | 85
Facility
85
FL AVG
83
Rank
#452 / 876 | 25 | 44%
Facility
44%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#279 / 919 | 35
Facility
35
FL AVG
33
Rank
#541 / 919 | 1.4
Facility
1.4
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#633 / 919 | For-Profit | $3,400 | Shirin Mccomb | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Brookdale Colonial Park |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Sarasota (Bee Ridge) | 110
Facility
110
FL AVG
89
Rank
#379 / 1074 | Yes |
53
Facility
53
FL AVG
40
Rank
#473 / 1486 | Emeritol Colonial Park Club LLC | 65
Facility
65
FL AVG
83
Rank
#791 / 876 | 45 | 60%
Facility
60%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#521 / 919 | 55
Facility
55
FL AVG
33
Rank
#758 / 919 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#458 / 919 | For-Profit | $29,100 | Sara Wilson | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ |
| Grand Villa of Sarasota |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
ADC Adult Day Care Structured weekday daytime programming for seniors who live at home but need supervision, health monitoring, or social engagement. More affordable than full residential care and a key resource for working family caregivers.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Sarasota (Downtown) | 173
Facility
173
FL AVG
89
Rank
#91 / 1074 | Yes |
81
Facility
81
FL AVG
40
Rank
#95 / 1486 | Gv Sarasota LLC | 71
Facility
71
FL AVG
83
Rank
#724 / 876 | 38 | 68.4%
Facility
68.4%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#675 / 919 | 59
Facility
59
FL AVG
33
Rank
#783 / 919 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#740 / 919 | For-Profit | $9,700 | Diane L Gelardi | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Sarasota Villas of Holly Brook |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Sarasota | 70
Facility
70
FL AVG
89
Rank
#645 / 1074 | No |
15
Facility
15
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1174 / 1486 | Phillips Investments, LLC-Sarasota Operations Series | - | 1 | 0%
Facility
0%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#1 / 919 | 1
Facility
1
FL AVG
33
Rank
#16 / 919 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#167 / 919 | For-Profit | - | Natasha Nixon | - | - |
| Morningside House of Sarasota |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Sarasota | 68
Facility
68
FL AVG
89
Rank
#657 / 1074 | No |
74
Facility
74
FL AVG
40
Rank
#165 / 1486 | Sabra Southern Operations I LLC | 89
Facility
89
FL AVG
83
Rank
#342 / 876 | 14 | 64.3%
Facility
64.3%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#598 / 919 | 27
Facility
27
FL AVG
33
Rank
#429 / 919 | 1.9
Facility
1.9
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#835 / 919 | For-Profit | - | Courtney Lonseth | - | - |
| Family Extended Care of Sarasota (DBA) Cabot Reserve on the Green |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Sarasota | 65
Facility
65
FL AVG
89
Rank
#673 / 1074 | No |
65
Facility
65
FL AVG
40
Rank
#275 / 1486 | Best Care Senor Living At Sarasota LLC | 68
Facility
68
FL AVG
83
Rank
#756 / 876 | 53 | 54.7%
Facility
54.7%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#434 / 919 | 82
Facility
82
FL AVG
33
Rank
#859 / 919 | 1.5
Facility
1.5
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#695 / 919 | For-Profit | $12,600 | Donn Melvin Smith | - | - |
| Ashton Place Corp |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Sarasota | 44
Facility
44
FL AVG
89
Rank
#798 / 1074 | No |
13
Facility
13
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1203 / 1486 | Ashton Place Corp | 74
Facility
74
FL AVG
83
Rank
#679 / 876 | 46 | 50%
Facility
50%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#341 / 919 | 52
Facility
52
FL AVG
33
Rank
#741 / 919 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#331 / 919 | For-Profit | $6,500 | Paul Finerty | - | - |
| Suncoast House |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Sarasota | - | No |
49
Facility
49
FL AVG
40
Rank
#540 / 1486 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed | - |
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Suncoast Club at Prestancia is an affordable assisted living and memory care community in Sarasota, FL, offering personal care and specialized care for Alzheimer’s and dementia. Here, older adults can find a home away from home, especially with a compassionate and welcoming environment. Restaurant-style dining, housekeeping, and scheduled transportation are among the high-quality services dedicated to helping residents maintain a maintenance-free lifestyle. Residents also receive the utmost attention and care through individualized care plans.
Social events, light exercises, and arts and crafts provide residents with more opportunities to explore hobbies and have fun. With a game room, spacious dining area, and cozy living spaces, residents can relax and freely interact with their surroundings. Residents also experience a laid-back lifestyle, as it is nestled in the tree-lined residential area of Sarasota. This assisted living and memory care community is committed to helping older adults thrive in retirement, making it a trusted choice for senior living in Florida.
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.
Suncoast House is an affordable assisted living and memory care community in Sarasota, FL, offering personal care and specialized care for Alzheimer’s and dementia. Here, older adults can find a home away from home, especially with a comfortable and nurturing atmosphere. Excellent services, including restaurant-style dining, housekeeping, laundry, and scheduled transportation, are also provided to help residents maintain their independence with ease. Residents also receive 24-hour care tailored to their unique needs and habits to ensure they can live comfortably.
Pet therapy, social clubs, and outings ensure residents can live actively and make friends. Residents can also freely interact with friends and rest comfortably in the lively dining room and cozy common areas. Restaurants, shops, and bus stops also surround the area, providing residents with quick access to necessities and leisure. As one of the trusted choices for senior living in Florida, this assisted living and memory care community ensures older adults thrive in retirement.
Overview of Sarasota Villas of Holly Brook
Sarasota Villas of Holly Brook is a 70-bed, non-profit assisted living and memory care facility. The community provides short-term respite stays alongside specialized memory care programming, offering daily activities and personalized support tailored to different levels of resident care needs.
State regulatory documents show the facility has a very brief operational history, with its records consisting of an initial licensure inspection completed in April 2024. That opening review came back completely clear, establishing an initial zero citations-per-inspection rate. Since this single baseline evaluation is the only record on file, there is no long-term track record to look back on just yet. This lack of historical data is typical for newer buildings, meaning its ongoing compliance habits are still establishing themselves. However, the facility has faced zero fines or administrative penalties, showing they met all state rules right from the start.
Interested individuals looking at this community can use the flawless opening report as a positive baseline for its initial setup. Since long-term data is not available yet, dropping by for a tour during busy daytime hours is a great way to evaluate how the team manages daily service delivery. It is also a good idea to speak directly with the administration about their current staffing levels and training routines to ensure the care environment matches your expectations.
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.
Family Extended Care of Sarasota (DBA) Cabot Reserve on the Green
Overview of Family Extended Care of Sarasota (dba) Cabot Reserve on the Green
Family Extended Care of Sarasota, operating as Cabot Reserve on the Green, is a 65-bed senior community managed by Best Care Senior Living LLC. The facility offers standard assisted living, extended congregate care, adult day services, short-term respite stays, and specialized cognitive programming. Residents have access to health assessments, medication supervision, weekly housekeeping, a beauty and barber salon, and a schedule of group fitness, crafts, music, and local outings. Both English and Spanish are spoken by the on-site staff, and diverse financial options are accepted, including insurance, Medicaid, workers’ compensation, and Veterans Affairs benefits.
State data tracking 53 distinct evaluations since July 2012 record 82 total line-item infractions over the property’s history, resulting in a long-term annual average of 6.3 citations. Because 42 of those 53 regulatory visits historically flagged at least one minor compliance issue on initial reports, the property holds a low long-term zero citations-per-inspection rate for absolute perfection. Historical files show recurring marks involving background check clearances, personnel training records, resident supervision, and medication management, which resulted in 11 administrative fines totaling $12,600.
Despite these cumulative challenges, public logs verify a notable shift in operational quality: yearly citation counts dropped from 15 in 2018 down to a single note in 2024, culminating in an entirely clean report with zero violations during the most recent standard review on July 24, 2025.
Families analyzing local long-term care options can utilize this multi-year public health database to track the campus’s modern progress. Since the government tracking files outline an elevated historical citation count that has since transitioned into a recent run of flawless evaluations, validating how the management team maintains these updated operational standards is an important step. Scheduling an in-person tour is a practical way to inspect the physical spaces yourself, observe the daily routines, and discuss care tiers and financial coverage with the admissions staff.
Ashton Place CORP is a 44-bed residential community operated by the Ashton Place CORP organization and administrated by Paul Finerty in Sarasota, Florida. It takes Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance or HMO coverage, so families have numerous routes to manage costs. The facility on Ashton Road stands in a car-dependent area where most daily errands need transportation, typical for parts of Sarasota’s suburban landscape.
The community is built around diligent support and structured daily life. Medical oversight is focal: a doctor is on staff, and licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants provide care 24/7. Residents can access rehabilitation services for recovery and active health needs. Daily rhythms include a wide array of activities designed around resident interests, from live musical performances and games to a walking club for those wanting to stay active. Dining caters to individual needs, with special diet options plus independent and assisted dining spaces, so that residents can eat in a setting they’re comfortable in. Rounding out the daily experience is personal care support.
State inspections prove that oversight still addresses staffing standards, staff training, visitation protocols, and care practices, with recent findings showing enhanced performance.
A visit by families considering the community is the best way to see the layout, meet staff, and learn how the facility handles daily care and activities.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
01
Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
- Includes
- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
02
Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
03
Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
- Includes
- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
04
Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
- Includes
- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
05
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
06
Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Sarasota, FL
What is the average cost of assisted living in Sarasota, FL?
The average monthly cost of assisted living in Sarasota, FL is approximately $5,000. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.
What is the price range for assisted living in Sarasota, FL?
Assisted living in Sarasota, FL typically ranges from $4,500–$6,500 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.
What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Sarasota, FL?
Assisted living facilities in Sarasota, FL typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.
How many licensed assisted living facilities are there in Sarasota, FL?
According to state licensing records, there are approximately ~20–30 licensed assisted living facilities in Sarasota, FL.
What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Florida?
Assisted living in Florida supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Florida?
Assisted living in Florida is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Florida Medicaid cover assisted living?
Florida Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Florida) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.
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