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American House Sarasota
4.3 (129 reviews)Sarasota, FL
Independent Living and Assisted Living in Sarasota, with spaces to feel at home and support for your next chapter.
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American House Sarasota is a senior living community in Sarasota, Florida, situated on 18 wooded acres just off Bee Ridge Road. It offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Living Well Memory Care, and short-term respite stays. The community is pet-friendly. Its location provides access to Sarasota Memorial Hospital, local shops, and Urfer Family Park. Nearby destinations named by the community include Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Lakewood Ranch, the Ringling Museum, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, and Mote Marine Aquarium. Service listings also include grocery shopping and errands, and the community is described as convenient to public transit.
Independent Living residents have private apartments in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts. Room-amenity listings also include kitchenettes, air conditioning, and cable or satellite television. Chef-prepared meals, weekly housekeeping, and transportation are among the services listed for this option. Assisted Living adds help with meals, laundry, medication reminders, physical therapy, and activities of daily living. Shared or private suites are also listed for Assisted Living and Memory Care. The community lists round-the-clock staffing and medication management among its services, along with easy-access showers and an emergency alert system. Transportation is available by personal arrangement or on a schedule, and complimentary transportation is also listed.
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Living Well Memory Care is described as a secure, structured neighborhood for people living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Trained staff are present around the clock, and programming includes personalized activities and life enrichment tailored to different levels of memory loss. Listed accommodations include a 400-square-foot studio and a 580-square-foot shared suite with two beds and one bathroom. Respite stays offer a short-term option when a primary caregiver is unavailable, with access to activities and community events.
Dining includes restaurant-style service and chef-prepared meals. Dining descriptions also note waterfront service with regional cuisine. Guest meals, room service, and a private dining room are listed as options. The weekly activity calendar includes art workshops, live music, movie nights, happy hours, book and garden clubs, and outings. Fitness classes are offered, with activity listings also including yoga or chair yoga, tai chi, and water aerobics. Other scheduled events include trivia, cooking classes, dances, educational talks, and holiday gatherings.
Common areas and amenities include a library, game lounge, arts-and-crafts studio, fitness center, heated exercise pool and spa, and full-service salon and barber shop. Walking paths and outdoor common areas provide additional places to spend time, while an indoor atrium, bar or pub, billiards lounge, and butterfly or hummingbird garden are also listed. Floor plans include an Assisted Living Studio Deluxe of 420 square feet, a 550-square-foot one-bedroom, and a 915-square-foot two-bedroom. Other listed layouts are a two-bedroom Garden home of 1,445 square feet and a two-bedroom Villa of 1,500 square feet.
- Starting at
- $4,435/mo
- Care options
- 3 available
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- Community reviews
- 129
Key amenities
Pool & outdoor spaces
Garden
Fitness & wellness
Fitness programs
Housekeeping
Housekeeping and linen services
Transportation
Community operated transportation
Social activities
Community-sponsored activities
Staff & support
12-16 hour nursing
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- 12-16 hour nursing
- 24-hour call system
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living assistance
- Air-conditioning
- Assistance with bathing
- Assistance with dressing
- Assistance with transfers
- Beauty salon
- Cable
- Community operated transportation
- Community-sponsored activities
- Computer center
- Concierge services
- Coordination with health care providers
- Diabetes diet
- Dining room
- Fitness programs
- Fitness room
- Fully furnished
- Gaming room
- Garden
- Hospice waiver
- Housekeeping and linen services
- Kitchenettes
- Meal preparation and service
- Medication management
- Mental wellness program
- Mild cognitive impairment
- Move-in coordination
- Outdoor space
- Planned day trips
- Private bathrooms
- Resident-run activities
- Restaurant-style dining
- Scheduled daily activities
- Small library
- Spa
- Special dietary restrictions
- Specialized memory care programming
- Telephone
- Transportation arrangement
- Transportation arrangement (medical)
- Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
- Transportation to doctors appointments
- Wellness center
- Wifi
Care options available
Independent Living
Independent residences with community amenities and opportunities to stay active and connected.
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Memory Care
Specialized support for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
Learn more“A prime reason that I chose American House for my spouse after 3 exploratory visits to American House is Carolyn Shrimplin. I'm unaware of her official title or position, but she acts as the primary entertainer for the residents in memory care. She is the most caring, warm, and engaging person one could ask for in dealing with…”
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Pricing & residences
Monthly rates starting at
$4,435 / month
Rates and availability can change. Ask the community for a personalized quote and details about included services.
| Residence | Monthly rate |
|---|---|
| Shared room | $4,435 |
| One bedroom | $5,322 |
| Studio | $5,765 |
Resident & family reviews
4.3 · 129 reviewsA prime reason that I chose American House for my spouse after 3 exploratory visits to American House is Carolyn Shrimplin. I'm unaware of her official title or position, but she acts as the primary entertainer for the residents in memory care. She is the most caring, warm, and engaging person one could ask for in dealing with the residents. She is an absolute joy and it's clear that she loves what she's doing. Joining the memory care team after my spouse was admitted is Chelsea Jaterka. I'm unsure of her official title except to say she's in a supervisory position and conducts herself in a…
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A prime reason that I chose American House for my spouse after 3 exploratory visits to American House is Carolyn Shrimplin. I'm unaware of her official title or position, but she acts as the primary entertainer for the residents in memory care. She is the most caring, warm, and engaging person one could ask for in dealing with the residents. She is an absolute joy and it's clear that she loves what she's doing. Joining the memory care team after my spouse was admitted is Chelsea Jaterka. I'm unsure of her official title except to say she's in a supervisory position and conducts herself in a most friendly and professional matter. Chelsea is an effective communicator, exhibits a calm and confident demeanor, answers all my questions, and has helped me resolve issues on a number of occasions. These two ladies are true assets representing the memory care team at American House Sarasota!
One of the main reasons I moved to American House Sarasota was because of in-house therapy. I have many issues and I was tired of hiring a driver 3 times a week to take me to a location. I am very pleased with the new director Nathan of Legacy. I hurt my back and could barely move. He came to my apartment 2 days in a row and worked on lower back. Today I am walking around I'm very grateful. (2
American House Sarasota is a beautiful property with friendly, caring staff and residents. Luis, who works in memory care, is particularly kind and gentle, and I’m grateful to him for easing our transition. And Ryan at the front desk always gives a friendly, personal greeting, and clearly cares about residents and visitors alike. Thank you!
More recent reviews
Absolutely disgusting and appalling behavior displayed from American House and their employees, especially Evelyn Donato. There is absolutely no empathy. They only see their residents as dollar signs. My grandmother and grandfather are not paying $8000 a month to have their safety and comfort discarded so callously. They are paying to live in a 2x2. However, due to flooding and water damage, they were prohibited by America House to use one of their bathrooms. Months went by without anything being done to fix this situation. Yet they continued to be charged and pay for a 2x2. Recently, they were moved to a 1x1 as the flooding and damage had increased. Yet American House continued to charge them for a 2x2 and are demanding we pay $32,000 before they will adjust the cost. It is extremely evident that this facility only cares about the money each resident will bring in. Aside from the money, for months, the elevator has been broken and the fire sprinklers do not work. They have recently moved my grandfather back into the 2x2, however, there are boxes, materials, and other debris all around the apartment left from the flooding. They moved him back in without our knowledge. The only good thing about this facility are the workers who take care of my grandparents. They are wonderful. It is very unfortunate that they are overworked and understaffed. Do NOT move your family members in here if you care about them.
My family and I would like to highly compliment a few employees at American House Sarasota. All four of these employees: Med techs , Gabby, Fanny, and Yeily are absolutely wonderful. All 3 are so caring, perform their job duties perfectly, very personable. They all are so great with my mom- they love her and my mom loves them! They truly care about the people who live here. Jeremy, who is in your maintenance department does a fantastic job and really cares about these people! He also is so nice, pleasant, and personable. All four of these employees are an asset to this senior living community, and you should be grateful they are here. I know we are ! -Ann Bolton
Just Wow! What an amazing community. Highly recommended. The energy is just outstanding. The staff are all engaging when I was doing my visit. they had a marketplace activity going on in the main lobby. Tammy was so knowledgeable for just starting that week. You can tell she loves what she does to help families. I met Ingrid and Erin too. Karen at the front desk was very welcoming. I know this is the community for us and my sister is really looking forward to moving in this month.
Marcus and Kyle are doing a fantastic job in the kitchen and are deserving of commendation.
Not bad for retirement community. Very pretty
What families highlight
- Compassionate and approachable care staff
- Chef-prepared, varied dining options
- Extensive activities and off-site outings program
- Well-maintained campus and attractive outdoor spaces
- Spacious apartment floor plans, including multi-bedroom units
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