SaraBella Senior Living

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Sarasota County, FL

SaraBella Senior Living

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Sarasota County, FL

5650 Gantt Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233 View map

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SaraBella Senior Living accepts Insurance and/or HMO and Veteran Affairs Benefits.

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SaraBella Senior Living accepts Insurance and/or HMO and Veteran Affairs Benefits.

Overview of Sarabella Senior Living

Nestled in the vibrant neighborhood of Sarasota, FL, the Sarabella Senior Living is an enticing community that offers assisted living and memory care services. A wide array of well-appointed and spacious accommodations with several floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom are available for its residents. Having a highly trained and compassionate team, the community provides round-the-clock care and assistance to ensure comfort and security. In terms of memory care, those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia receive a specialized program called Valeo Memory Care catering to their physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual needs.

With its top-notch amenities and services, residents can enjoy delightful and nutritious meals, housekeeping services, 24/7 health monitoring, and many more. At Sarabella Senior Living, seniors can enjoy a wonderful retirement.

(941) 882-9328

Types of Care at SaraBella Senior Living

Assisted Living Memory Care

134-bed community

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

Walk Score: 38 / 100

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

BBB Rating: A- (Not Accredited)

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About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusLicensed

IssuanceNovember 15, 2025

ExpirationMay 14, 2027

CountySarasota

License Number13578

SaraBella Senior Living is legally operated by Sarabella Operating Llc, and administrated by Rebecca Ranson.

Management CompanyAGEWELL SOLVERE LIVING

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Extended Congregate Care

134 units

Private

134 units

Total beds

134 units

Staffing

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

Creole English Spanish

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Since 2021 · 5 years of data 10 citations 8 inspections 1 fine $4.0K fined

Inspection Score

Above 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.

1

vs 5 avg

↓ 80% fewer than FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.

$4k

vs $11.6k

↓ 66% lower than FL avg

Data reflects the most recent 5 years (since 2021).

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 2021 vs. Florida state average

Overall vs. FL average

Latest Inspection September 24, 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.	10	33	This facility has 70% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (10 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 70% better
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2021.	2	6.6	This facility has 70% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (2 vs. FL avg 6.6).↓ 70% better
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.	8	26	This facility has 69% fewer total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (8 vs. FL avg 26).↓ 69% better
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	6	16	This facility has 63% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (6 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 63% better
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	75%	62%	This facility has 13 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (75% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 13% worse

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

Sarabella Senior Living's most recent inspection, conducted on September 24, 2025, reported deficiencies. Over a six-inspection period from March 10, 2021 to September 24, 2025, the facility received citations for deficiencies in all inspections. A total of nine line-item deficiencies were identified across these inspections. Common themes emerged during this time, including concerns related to records and documentation as well as resident care and rights. While corrections are noted, details on specific improvements made by the facility are not provided.

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What does this home offer?

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: 3-story

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

10.3 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Sarasota's city center to SaraBella Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
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SaraBella Senior Living 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).

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 SaraBella Senior Living in?

SaraBella Senior Living is in the Bee Ridge neighborhood of Sarasota.

What languages are spoken at SaraBella Senior Living?

The team at SaraBella Senior Living speaks Creole, English, and Spanish.

Who is the owner of SaraBella Senior Living?

The legal owner and operator of SaraBella Senior Living is Sarabella Operating Llc.

Is SaraBella Senior Living in a walkable area?

SaraBella Senior Living has a walk score of 38. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of SaraBella Senior Living?

According to FL state health department records, SaraBella Senior Living's license number is 13578.

When does SaraBella Senior Living's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, SaraBella Senior Living's license expires on May 14, 2027.

What payment types does SaraBella Senior Living accept?

SaraBella Senior Living accepts Insurance and/or HMO and VA.

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