Arden Courts of Sarasota
Memory Care & Respite Care · Sarasota, FL
Arden Courts of Sarasota
Memory Care & Respite Care · Sarasota, FL
Arden Courts of Sarasota accepts Medicaid.
Under David Liuzzo, Arden Courts of Sarasota is a 56-bed residential care home at Swift Road in Sarasota, Florida, administered by Arden Courts 5509 Swift Road, LLC. Situated in a highly walkable neighborhood where almost all errands can be done on foot, the community is well-positioned for residents and families seeking easy access to daily necessities and services.
Arden Courts of Sarasota is built around a home-like setting centered on personal care and engagement. Daily activities and programming are tailored to individual residents, and family involvement is highlighted as part of the care model. Family-style dining is served in open kitchens where residents can gather, reinforcing the residential feel of the community. Clinical support exists through 24-hour staffing, with rehabilitation services and respite care available to residents. In the community, secure walking paths and open common areas promote mobility and daily living.
Over the past seven years, state inspections conducted show that the facility has kept a generally strong compliance record. No deficiencies and substantiated complaints were found in a recent inspection. While earlier inspections marked staffing training deficiencies as a recurring concern, there has been steady progress in correcting such issues. Plus, no inspection has noted immediate jeopardy to residents.
56-bed community Rank #740 / 1074Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 740th out of 1074 homes in Florida. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 165th out of 1486 homes in Florida. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusProvisional
IssuanceJune 1, 2026
ExpirationAugust 31, 2026
CountySarasota
License Number9414
Arden Courts of Sarasota is legally operated by Arden Courts 5509 Swift Road, Llc, and administered by David Liuzzo.
Management CompanyEVERGREEN SENIOR LIVING, LLC
Owner NameArden Courts Of Sarasota Fl, LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
56 units
Total beds
56 units
Safety Features24/7 nursing presence and health monitoring.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Creole
English
Spanish
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
Personal Care Support
Secure Walking Paths
Open Kitchens
Family-Style Dining
Activities
Specific Programsfamily engagement
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.
Since 2019 · 7 years of data
47 citations
38 inspections
4 fines
$13.0K fined
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.
8 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #657 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 657th out of 876 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. Inspection score: 75 out of 100. Letter grade C. 8 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)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-
4vs 5 avg↓ 20% fewer than FL avg
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$13kvs $11.6k↑ 12% higher than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 7 years (since 2019).
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.
Since 2019 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
5 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (42% above)
• Citations per year (43% above)
• Total inspections (46% above)
• Inspections with citations (50% above)
• Inspection citation rate (2% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (8% below)
• Total citations (42% above)
• Citations per year (43% above)
• Total inspections (46% above)
• Inspections with citations (50% above)
• Inspection citation rate (2% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (8% below)
Latest Inspection
February 5, 2025
Monitor
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 47 | 33 | This facility has 42% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (47 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 42% worse Rank #700 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 700th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2019.
| 6.7 | 4.7 | This facility has 43% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (6.7 vs. FL avg 4.7).↑ 43% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.2 | 1.3 | This facility has 8% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.2 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 8% better Rank #458 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 458th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspections
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 38 | 26 | This facility has 46% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (38 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 46% worse |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 24 | 16 | This facility has 50% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (24 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 50% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 63% | 62% | This facility has 1 percentage point higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (63% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 1% worse Rank #577 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 577th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- February 5, 2025 inspection found no deficiencies and no complaints were substantiated.
- November 18, 2024 inspection cited five deficiencies in staffing standards and staff training, including HIV/AIDS, DNRO orders, and Alzheimer’s/dementia training.
- Deficiencies have recurred over multiple years in staff training and emergency preparedness, with some corrected in follow-up inspections but no immediate jeopardy found.
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Arden Courts of Sarasota
What languages are spoken at Arden Courts of Sarasota?
The team at Arden Courts of Sarasota speaks Creole, English, and Spanish.
Who is the owner of Arden Courts of Sarasota?
Arden Courts of Sarasota is legally operated by Arden Courts 5509 Swift Road, Llc, and administered by David Liuzzo.
Is Arden Courts of Sarasota in a walkable area?
Arden Courts 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 Arden Courts of Sarasota?
According to FL state health department records, Arden Courts of Sarasota's license number is 9414.
When does Arden Courts of Sarasota's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Arden Courts of Sarasota's license expires on August 31, 2026.
What payment types does Arden Courts of Sarasota accept?
Arden Courts of Sarasota accepts Medicaid and Other.
Does Arden Courts of Sarasota operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Arden Courts of Sarasota is registered as a for-profit in FL.
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