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Liana of North Sarasota
Memory Care, Hospice Care & Respite Care · Sarasota, FL
Entrance of Liana of North Sarasota with lush landscaping A well-lit hallway in a senior living facility Bright dining area with modern furniture Bright communal space with bookshelves and seating

Liana of North Sarasota

Memory Care, Hospice Care & Respite Care · Sarasota, FL
2630 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Liana of North Sarasota

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Experience an ultimately relaxing stay with Liana of North Sarasota located in Sarasota, FL, offering memory care, respite care, and hospice care services. Here, residents can choose from spacious and beautifully appointed accommodations with different floor plans tailored to their needs. In terms of memory care, the community is well-known for its Moments Matter initiative intended to provide personalized care and holistic services to those with cognitive conditions.

Explore its top-quality amenities and services including delightful meals in restaurant-style dining, housekeeping and linen services, diet and nutrition services, comprehensive medical services such as access to podiatry and geriatric assessments, and many more. Boost physical endurance and mobility by joining wellness activities and programs. With Liana of North Sarasota, seniors can truly enjoy a wonderful retirement.

Facility Direct Line (941) 207-2934
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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 54 Rank #740 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 740th out of 1,058 homes we track 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.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #638 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 638th out of 1,427 homes we track 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.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceMay 4, 2024
CountySarasota
License Number13457

Ownership & Operating Entity

Liana of North Sarasota is legally operated by Sarasota Memory Care LLC, and administered by Marissa Vazquez.

Management CompanyDR MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Private
54 units
Total beds
54 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Languages Spoken

English Spanish

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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 Info 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.
    2
    vs 5 avg
    ↓ 60% fewer than FL avg
  • Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
    $5.5k
    vs $11.6k
    ↓ 53% lower than FL avg

Inspection Scorecard Info 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.

Overall vs. FL average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Inspection citation rate (43% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (66% below)
• Citations per inspection (29% below)
• Inspections with citations (38% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1235 This facility has 66% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (12 vs. FL avg 35).↓ 66% better Rank #146 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 146th out of 906 homes we track in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 906 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.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.01.4 This facility has 29% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1 vs. FL avg 1.4).↓ 29% better Rank #153 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 153rd out of 906 homes we track in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 906 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 Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1226 This facility has had 54% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (12 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 54% fewer
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 1016 This facility has 38% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (10 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 38% better
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 83%58% This facility has 25 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (83% vs. FL avg 58%).↑ 25% worse Rank #831 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 831st out of 906 homes we track in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 906 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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What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / Suite / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Managed by Eliseo Rojas

Executive Director

Activities in this home

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Cooking Classes
  • Exercise Classes
  • Games & Cards
  • Gardening
  • Music Programs
  • Social Events & Outings

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Address 3.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Sarasota's city center to Liana of North Sarasota's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
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.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
SaraBella Senior Living
MC
AL
Sarasota (Bee Ridge)
134
Facility 134
FL AVG 88
Rank #201 / 1,058
No
38
Facility 38
FL AVG 42
Rank #765 / 1,427
Sarabella Operating LLC8
75%
Facility 75%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #744 / 906
10
Facility 10
FL AVG 33
Rank #117 / 906
1.3
Facility 1.3
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #540 / 906
For-Profit$4,000Rebecca RansonStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA
The Fountains of Hope
MC
AL
RC
Sarasota
116
Facility 116
FL AVG 88
Rank #333 / 1,058
Yes-The Fountains Of Hope LLC25
72%
Facility 72%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #709 / 906
40
Facility 40
FL AVG 33
Rank #600 / 906
1.6
Facility 1.6
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #722 / 906
For-Profit$11,000Mary Frances MooreStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Liana of North Sarasota
MC
HOS
RC
Sarasota (Desoto Acres)
54
Facility 54
FL AVG 88
Rank #740 / 1,058
No
44
Facility 44
FL AVG 42
Rank #638 / 1,427
Sarasota Memory Care LLC12
83%
Facility 83%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #831 / 906
12
Facility 12
FL AVG 33
Rank #146 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #153 / 906
For-Profit$5,500Marissa VazquezStudio / Suite / 2 Bed-
Aravilla Sarasota
MC
AL
Sarasota-Yes
20
Facility 20
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,085 / 1,427
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Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Florida

Liana of North Sarasota is located in Sarasota, Florida.
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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).
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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
FL

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.
FL

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).
FL

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).
FL

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Liana of North Sarasota

What neighborhood is Liana of North Sarasota in?

Liana of North Sarasota is in the Desoto Acres neighborhood of Sarasota.

What languages are spoken at Liana of North Sarasota?

The team at Liana of North Sarasota speaks English and Spanish.

Who is the owner of Liana of North Sarasota?

Liana of North Sarasota is legally operated by Sarasota Memory Care LLC, and administered by Marissa Vazquez.

Is Liana of North Sarasota in a walkable area?

Liana of North Sarasota has a walk score of 44. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Liana of North Sarasota?

According to FL state health department records, Liana of North Sarasota's license number is 13457.

Are pets allowed at Liana of North Sarasota?

No, Liana of North Sarasota has a no-pet policy.

What payment types does Liana of North Sarasota accept?

Liana of North Sarasota accepts Other.

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