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Assisted Living in Sarasota
Heron East
Assisted Living in Sarasota
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.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
112
112-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
2 years in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
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
License details
Issuance
November 12, 2023
Expiration
November 11, 2025
County:
Sarasota
Additional licensing details
License number:
9680
Ownership & operating entity
Heron East is legally operated by SH HERON EAST LLC, and administrated by BRAD JONES.
Management company:
SRI MANAGEMENT, LLC
Profit status:
For-Profit
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Languages Spoken
English
Additional Policies & Features
Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Cooking Classes
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 55
Building Type: Single story building
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.
33 visits/inspections
Results
27 with citations
6 without citations
Florida average: 16 inspections with citations
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Latest inspection
Date
September 19, 2025
Complaint Investigation42 total citations
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Florida average: 33 citations
25 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Florida average: 19 deficiencies
8 fines
Florida average: 5 fines
Total amount fined: $7,000.00
Florida average: $11,623.53
11 Legal actions
Florida average: 3 legal actions
October 31, 2024: Fine resulted from Survey.
A fine of $1,000.00 was formally imposed on December 16, 2024.
February 28, 2020: Fine resulted from Administrative Rule.
A fine of $0.00 was formally imposed on May 7, 2020.
Inspection Report Summary for Heron East
The most recent inspection on September 19, 2025, was a complaint investigation report that did not cite any deficiencies. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies primarily related to resident care, medication management, admissions procedures, and emergency management planning. Inspectors frequently noted issues with medication labeling and assistance, staff training, and emergency preparedness, with some citations also involving staffing standards and background screening. There were no fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions listed in the available reports, and complaint investigations did not result in substantiated findings. The trend suggests some improvement over time, as the latest inspection found no deficiencies after several prior reports noted various issues.
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