Elancé at Sarasota

Overview of Elancé at Sarasota

Overlooking the stunning Lake Pointe Boulevard, Sarasota, FL, Elance at Sarasota is an esteemed senior living community that offers assisted living and independent living. Experience luxurious comfort with the cozy and elegant residences of Elance at Sarasota in a wide selection of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. Live your life to the fullest and optimize your independence with exceptional care and support from a kind and highly trained team.

The community is committed to enhancing seniors’ well-being, utilizing a variety of signature programs to ensure they experience the finest retirement. Seek new learnings and rekindle passions with engaging activities and enjoyable programs. Here, residents have an unforgettable dining experience with delightful and nutritious meals catering to dietary requirements and tastes. Embraced by picturesque sceneries and fabulous amenities, Elance at Sarasota is ideal for living a peaceful retirement.

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Types of Care at Elancé at Sarasota

Assisted Living Independent Living

110-bed community

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

Walk Score: 39 / 100

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

About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusIn Review

IssuanceSeptember 26, 2025

ExpirationJuly 31, 2025

CountySarasota

License Number5292

Elancé at Sarasota is legally operated by Lake Pointe Boulevard Tenant Llc, and administrated by Karen Arway.

Management CompanyQSL MANAGEMENT, LLC

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Extended Congregate Care

110 units

Private

110 units

Total beds

110 units

Staffing

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

English Other Spanish

Since 2012 · 14 years of data 24 citations 29 inspections 4 fines $6.2K fined

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

Legal actions Enforcement actions taken against this facility.
0
vs 3 avg
↓ 100% fewer than 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.
$6.2k
vs $11.6k
↓ 47% lower than FL avg

Data reflects the most recent 14 years (since 2012).

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 2012 vs. Florida state average

Overall vs. FL average

Latest Inspection August 26, 2025 Other

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.	24	33	This facility has 27% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (24 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 27% better
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2012.	1.7	2.4	This facility has 29% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.7 vs. FL avg 2.4).↓ 29% better
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	0.8	1.3	This facility has 38% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (0.8 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 38% 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.	29	26	This facility has 12% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (29 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 12% worse
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	15	16	This facility has 6% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (15 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 6% better
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	52%	62%	This facility has 10 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (52% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 10% better

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

THE BARCLAY AT SARASOTA's latest inspection, conducted on 2025-08-26, reported no deficiencies. Over the reporting period from 2012-06-21 to 2025-08-26, a total of 26 inspections were performed, with 23 instances where deficiencies were cited. The facility has undergone various types of inspections, including standard, complaint, monitor, unknown, and expansion reviews. Common themes identified during these inspections included records/documentation, resident care/rights, and emergency planning. Notably, the facility's latest inspection found no deficiencies, indicating a positive trend in their compliance efforts.

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What does this home offer?

Room Sizes: 700-760 / 800-860 / 1000-1060 / 1060-1160 / 1500-1620 / 1600-1720 / 1700-1820 / 1800 / 2100 sq. ft

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Transportation Services

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
Yoga

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Elancé at Sarasota

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7.8 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Sarasota's city center to Elancé at 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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