Ashton Place has provided assisted living services since 1996 and stands out in Sarasota as the only facility where the owner is also the administrator and a licensed nurse, with a reputation for attentive care and a staff of caring, industrious people who keep the place clean and friendly. The facility offers private and shared suites, all bright and homelike with amenities like Wi-Fi, an indoor atrium, outdoor patio, and wheelchair-accessible spaces. Residents get to enjoy three daily meals, with accommodations for special diets like vegan, low salt, or no sugar, plus dining rooms for both independent and assisted dining. Ashton Place allows small pets on a case-by-case basis, and it has a daily "AP Walking Club" to help folks stay active, along with structured activities that foster socialization, friendship, and mental stimulation, including religious services and transportation for shopping or medical appointments.
The staff is there 24 hours a day, offering help with bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility, transfers, and dining, and there are licensed nurses on site part-time, plus a licensed nurse administrator who coordinates health care and medication management. Ashton Place is fully licensed under state license numbers 9381 and 8686 and covers independent living, assisted living, memory care for dementia or Alzheimer's, and even home care and companionship for those living off-site. Housekeeping, laundry, and building maintenance come standard, and the staff work with residents and their families to make personalized care plans around changing needs. The environment tends toward cheery and nurturing, with staff making sure to check in and provide help throughout the day and night, and apartments come with in-room emergency call systems for added safety and peace of mind. While the food is described as adequate and the services basic, folks find the place clean, comfortable, and well-kept, with an owner who is often around and staff who focus on helping seniors live as independently as possible while providing whatever support becomes necessary.
