Arden Courts of Sarasota

Overview of Arden Courts of Sarasota

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.

(941) 925-3900

56-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

Walk Score: 74 / 100

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 administrated 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

ActivitiesDaily activities and engagement programming tailored to residents.

Specific Programsfamily engagement.

Food DescriptionFamily-style dining in a home-like setting.

Since 2019 · 7 years of data 47 citations 38 inspections 4 fines $13.0K fined

Inspection Score

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

Fines Total number of fines issued.
4
vs 5 avg
↓ 20% fewer than FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$13k
vs $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

Latest Inspection February 5, 2025 Monitor

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
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.
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
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.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
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
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
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.

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.

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Activities in this home

Arts and Crafts
Cooking Classes
Dancing
Exercise Classes
Games & Cards
Gardening
Music Programs
Shopping
Social Events & Outings
Theater & Movies

5.3 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Sarasota's city center to Arden Courts of Sarasota's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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).

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

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.

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).

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).

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

Benefits

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

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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?

The legal owner and operator of Arden Courts of Sarasota is Arden Courts 5509 Swift Road, Llc.

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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