Heron East

Overview of Heron East

As a leading provider in Sarasota FL, Heron East offers upscale assisted senior living designed to promote resident well-being specifically to assisted living needs, providing personalized care plans and a dedicated team committed to resident comfort. Staying healthy is a key focus at Heron East. Residents can participate in social gatherings or explore creative interests through workshops. With a dedicated team committed to resident well-being, Heron East offers assisted living services that provide the necessary support and care to ensure residents feel safe and secure.

Residents enjoy an active lifestyle with various activities and amenities to keep them engaged, from social gatherings to creative workshops. The staff is available around the clock to ensure residents feel supported and secure, allowing them to focus on staying healthy and enjoying life within a supportive assisted living environment.

(941) 269-2297

112-bed community

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

Walk Score: 21 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

BBB Rating: B- (Not Accredited)

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About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusProvisional

IssuanceJanuary 21, 2026

ExpirationJuly 20, 2026

CountySarasota

License Number9680

Heron East is legally operated by Sh Heron East Llc, and administrated by Brad Jones.

Management CompanySRI MANAGEMENT, LLC

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Staffing

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

Activities in this home

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

What does this home offer?

Minimum Age: 55

Building Type: Single story building

Since 2019 · 7 years of data 46 citations 35 inspections 8 fines $7.0K 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.
8
vs 5 avg
↑ 60% higher than FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$7k
vs $11.6k
↓ 40% lower than FL avg

Data reflects the most recent 7 years (since 2019).

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 2019 vs. Florida state average

Overall vs. FL average

Latest Inspection September 19, 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.	46	33	This facility has 39% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (46 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 39% worse
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2019.	6.6	4.7	This facility has 40% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (6.6 vs. FL avg 4.7).↑ 40% worse
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	1.3	1.3	This facility has citations per inspection in line with the Florida average (1.3 vs. FL avg 1.3).— At avg

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.	35	26	This facility has 35% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (35 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 35% worse
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	29	16	This facility has 81% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (29 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 81% worse
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	83%	62%	This facility has 21 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (83% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 21% worse

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

Heron East, a Florida assisted living facility, underwent its latest inspection on July 23, 2025, which reported deficiencies. During the reporting period from October 16, 2012 to September 19, 2025, the facility conducted a total of 33 inspections, with all but one resulting in cited deficiencies. The inspections revealed a total of 42 line items of deficiencies across various areas, including records and documentation, resident care and rights, dietary services, and emergency planning. To address these issues, the facility implemented corrections to rectify the identified shortcomings, ultimately achieving a status of "Deficiencies Corrected" by the latest inspection date.

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5.1 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Sarasota's city center to Heron East's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.79 miles to nearest hospital (HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital Breast Care Center)

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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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