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Brookdale Deer Creek Sarasota
With decades of experience in understanding the complexity of Alzheimer’s and dementia, Brookdale Deer Creek Sarasota is an outstanding senior living community offering comprehensive memory care to the community of Vamo, Florida. The community offers several floor plans designed to accommodate residents’ unique needs, ensuring a comfortable and safe residence. With a trained team on-site 24/7, residents are guaranteed peace of mind, knowing that assistance is available anytime.
Committed to creating an encouraging environment for seniors with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, Brookdale Deer Creek Sarasota features two key memory care programs to support residents’ complex memory care needs. The Clare Bridge program aims to assist residents in the mid to late stages of dementia, while the Solace program is designed to support the complex needs of residents in the advanced stages of dementia. The community also offers an array of amenities designed for residents’ convenience and leisure, including three home-style meals, a diverse calendar of activities, spacious common areas, and beautifully landscaped grounds.
Community insights.
About this community
Brookdale Deer Creek Sarasota is legally operated by Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc., and administered by Charity Elizabeth Wilson.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
Legal Actions
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This Facility
FL Average
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$18.1kvs $11.6k↑ 56% higher 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 (43% above)
• Citations per inspection (1% above)
• Inspections with citations (44% above)
• Inspection citation rate (14% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Citations
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Total citations
| 50 | 35 | This facility has 43% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (50 vs. FL avg 35).↑ 43% worse Rank #718 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 718th out of 907 homes we track in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Citations per inspection
| 1.4 | 1.39 | This facility has 1% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.4 vs. FL avg 1.39).↑ 1% worse Rank #617 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 617th out of 907 homes we track in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
Inspections
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Total inspections
| 35 | 26 | This facility has had 35% more total inspections than the Florida average (35 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 35% more |
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Inspections with citations
| 23 | 16 | This facility has 44% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (23 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 44% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
| 66% | 58% | This facility has 8 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (66% vs. FL avg 58%).↑ 8% worse Rank #595 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 595th out of 907 homes we track in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Private Suite / Semi-private Suite
Building Type: Single-story
Fitness and Recreation
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Cooking Classes
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Deer Creek Sarasota
Places of interest near Brookdale Deer Creek Sarasota
8.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Sarasota's city center to Brookdale Deer Creek Sarasota's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Compare Memory Care around Sarasota
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.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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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| American House Sarasota | MC AL IL RC | Sarasota | 185
Facility
185
FL AVG
85
Rank
#47 / 976 | Yes |
58
Facility
58
FL AVG
41
Rank
#342 / 1,332 | Ah Sarasota Opco, LLC | 24 | 67%
Facility
67%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#603 / 907 | 30
Facility
30
FL AVG
33
Rank
#470 / 907 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#541 / 907 | For-Profit | $12,813 | Evelyn Kay Donato | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed400 - 1,500 sq. ft | A+ |
| Grand Villa of Sarasota | MC ADC AL IL RC | Sarasota | 173
Facility
173
FL AVG
85
Rank
#75 / 976 | Yes |
81
Facility
81
FL AVG
41
Rank
#82 / 1,332 | Gv Sarasota LLC | 38 | 68%
Facility
68%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#645 / 907 | 59
Facility
59
FL AVG
33
Rank
#770 / 907 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#723 / 907 | For-Profit | $9,700 | Diane L Gelardi | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| 81 Oaks | MC AL RC | Sarasota (Lake Sarasota) | 125
Facility
125
FL AVG
85
Rank
#212 / 976 | Yes |
8
Facility
8
FL AVG
41
Rank
#1,209 / 1,332 | 81 Oaks LLC | 7 | 71%
Facility
71%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#693 / 907 | 16
Facility
16
FL AVG
33
Rank
#218 / 907 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#861 / 907 | For-Profit | $5,000 | Meghan Houlihan | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Brookdale Sarasota Midtown | MC AL | Sarasota (Arlington Park) | 120
Facility
120
FL AVG
85
Rank
#228 / 976 | Yes |
77
Facility
77
FL AVG
41
Rank
#116 / 1,332 | Arc Bahia Oaks Inc | 25 | 72%
Facility
72%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#709 / 907 | 27
Facility
27
FL AVG
33
Rank
#416 / 907 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#315 / 907 | For-Profit | $2,125 | Laura Ann Terlesky | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ |
| Brookdale Deer Creek Sarasota | MC | Sarasota (Vamo) | 38
Facility
38
FL AVG
85
Rank
#733 / 976 | Yes |
16
Facility
16
FL AVG
41
Rank
#1,072 / 1,332 | Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc | 35 | 66%
Facility
66%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#595 / 907 | 50
Facility
50
FL AVG
33
Rank
#718 / 907 | 1.4
Facility
1.4
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#617 / 907 | For-Profit | $18,100 | Charity Elizabeth Wilson | Private Suite / Semi-private Suite | A+ |
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Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Florida
Brookdale Deer Creek Sarasota is located in Sarasota, Florida.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Deer Creek Sarasota
What neighborhood is Brookdale Deer Creek Sarasota in?
Brookdale Deer Creek Sarasota is in the Vamo neighborhood of Sarasota.
What languages are spoken at Brookdale Deer Creek Sarasota?
The team at Brookdale Deer Creek Sarasota speaks English and Spanish.
Who is the owner of Brookdale Deer Creek Sarasota?
Brookdale Deer Creek Sarasota is legally operated by Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc., and administered by Charity Elizabeth Wilson.
Is Brookdale Deer Creek Sarasota in a walkable area?
Brookdale Deer Creek Sarasota has a walk score of 16. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Brookdale Deer Creek Sarasota?
According to FL state health department records, Brookdale Deer Creek Sarasota's license number is 8556.
How long has Brookdale Deer Creek Sarasota been in business?
Brookdale Deer Creek Sarasota has been operating for approximately 48 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Does Brookdale Deer Creek Sarasota have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Deer Creek Sarasota on this page.

















