Brookdale Deer Creek Sarasota
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.
38-bed community Rank #813 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 813th out of 1058 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
48 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 16 / 100 Rank #1160 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1160th out of 1487 homes in Florida for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceFebruary 26, 2024
CountySarasota
License Number8556
Brookdale Deer Creek Sarasota is legally operated by Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc., and administered by Charity Elizabeth Wilson.
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
38 units
Total beds
38 units
Wheelchair Accessible
Secured Perimeter
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System, Keypad Entry in Secured Memory Care Units.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
English
Spanish
ContactMr. Steven Swain, Executive Vice President (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Library
Concierge
Salon
Courtyard
Garden
Dining
Walking Paths
Meeting Room
Piano
Activities
Specific ProgramsContinuing Care Retirement Communities, At Home Care
Volunteer Program
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT
Starting Price$3,915 per month
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 2021 · 5 years of data
50 citations
35 inspections
5 fines
$18.1K 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.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine 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.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
15 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #756 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 756th out of 876 homes in Florida for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 68 out of 100. Letter grade D+. 15 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-
5vs 5 avg— At FL avg
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$18.1kvs $11.6k↑ 56% higher than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 5 years (since 2021).
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 2021 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
4 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (52% above)
• Citations per inspection (8% above)
• Inspections with citations (44% above)
• Inspection citation rate (6% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total citations (52% above)
• Citations per inspection (8% above)
• Inspections with citations (44% above)
• Inspection citation rate (6% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 50 | 33 | This facility has 52% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (50 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 52% worse Rank #719 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 719th out of 907 homes in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.4 | 1.3 | This facility has 8% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.4 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 8% worse Rank #621 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 621st out of 907 homes 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. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 inspections conducted at this facility.
| 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
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 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
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 66% | 62% | This facility has 4 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (66% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 4% worse Rank #603 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 603rd out of 907 homes 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. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
- April 10, 2025 complaint inspection found no deficiencies and no substantiated complaints.
- February 13, 2025 annual inspection cited nine Class 3 deficiencies in admissions, resident care, staffing, training, emergency management, and background screening.
- Recent inspections show recurring deficiencies in resident care supervision, training, and emergency management, with some corrected on site but multiple issues persisting over time.
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
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8.0 miles from city center
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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.
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