DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community

Overview of Desoto Palms Assisted Living Community

Settled in the quiet neighborhood of Sarasota, FL, the Desoto Palms Assisted Living Community offers assisted living services. A wide array of large and cozy accommodations with varying floor plans are available for its residents based on their preferences. Having a highly trained and compassionate team, the community ensures round-the-clock care and support for its residents.

The community is committed to delivering top-notch amenities and services wherein residents can enjoy the following: 3 restaurant-style meals daily, individualized assessments, salon services, scheduled transportation, and many more. Come and visit its cafe and game room and meet new companions along the way. Engage in various recreational activities such as outings and wellness programs. At Desoto Palms Assisted Living Community, seniors are guaranteed an empowering retirement.

(941) 355-0303

Types of Care at DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community

Assisted Living

95-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 35 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusLicensed

IssuanceSeptember 19, 2024

ExpirationSeptember 18, 2026

CountySarasota

License Number11835

DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community is legally operated by Desoto Palms Llc, and administrated by Shannon Stevens.

Management CompanyKR MANAGEMENT LLC

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Private

95 units

Total beds

95 units

Staffing

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

English Spanish

Food DescriptionEnjoy meals crafted with care in our beautifully designed dining spaces that foster connection and community.

Since 2014 · 12 years of data 29 citations 25 inspections 3 fines $5.6K fined

Inspection Score

Near the Florida average for assisted living residences.

Florida assisted living residences benchmark: C+ 77/100

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.
3
vs 5 avg
↓ 40% fewer than FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$5.6k
vs $11.6k
↓ 52% lower than FL avg

Data reflects the most recent 12 years (since 2014).

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 2014 vs. Florida state average

Overall vs. FL average

Latest Inspection October 27, 2025 Complaint Investigation

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.	29	33	This facility has 12% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (29 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 12% better
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2014.	2.4	2.8	This facility has 14% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (2.4 vs. FL avg 2.8).↓ 14% better
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

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.	25	26	This facility has 4% fewer total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (25 vs. FL avg 26).↓ 4% better
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	16	16	This facility has inspections with citations in line with the Florida average (16 vs. FL avg 16).— At avg
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	64%	62%	This facility has 2 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (64% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 2% worse

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Desoto Palms LLC, a Florida assisted living facility, underwent its latest inspection on 2025-09-08. The inspection reported that deficiencies were cited. Over the reporting period from 2012-08-10 to 2025-10-27, the facility was inspected a total of 25 times, with all inspections resulting in deficiencies. A total of 29 line-item deficiencies were identified across these inspections. Common themes emerged in areas such as building maintenance and physical plant, records and documentation, resident care and rights, and emergency planning. The facility has demonstrated improvement by correcting previously cited deficiencies.

Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Building Type: 3-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Activities in this home

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

19.2 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Sarasota's city center to DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community'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 neighborhood is DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community in?

DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community is in the Desoto Lakes neighborhood of Sarasota.

What languages are spoken at DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community?

The team at DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community speaks English and Spanish.

Who is the owner of DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community?

The legal owner and operator of DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community is Desoto Palms Llc.

Is DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community in a walkable area?

DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community has a walk score of 35. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community?

According to FL state health department records, DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community's license number is 11835.

When does DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community's license expires on September 18, 2026.

What payment types does DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community accept?

DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community accepts Medicaid.

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