Pricing ranges from
    $4,826 – 6,273/month

    Liana of Sarasota

    2630 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Warm professional memory care community

    I'm very pleased with this memory care community - the staff are compassionate, attentive, and professional, with strong leadership and clear family communication. My loved one's room is clean and comfortable, meals are tasty, and there are engaging activities and social opportunities that keep residents involved. The move-in was smooth and I'd recommend this warm, well-run facility; a few small tweaks could make it exceptional.

    Loved one of resident
    Sep 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.34·(29)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.0
    • Staff

      4.2
    • Meals

      3.9
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      3.8

    Pros

    • Compassionate and attentive caregiving staff
    • Competent nurse practitioner and clinical leadership
    • Clean, well-maintained resident rooms and common areas
    • Engaging activities and regular entertainment (including pet visits)
    • Comfortable social and relaxation spaces
    • Tasty, home-style meals
    • Affordable all-inclusive pricing
    • Smooth move-in and transition support
    • Strong family communication and billing responsiveness
    • Memory-care expertise and programming
    • Large, well-appointed resident rooms
    • Positive resident mood and social engagement

    Cons

    • Inconsistent and insufficient staffing levels
    • High staff turnover and frequent role changes
    • Insufficient licensed nursing coverage (LPN/RN shortages)
    • Weekend-specific understaffing
    • Gaps in clinical-incident response and family communication
    • Sanitation and housekeeping inconsistencies
    • Incontinence-care delays
    • Inadequate security controls for private rooms
    • Perceived prioritization of financial considerations over care
    • Management instability and leadership turnover
    • Perceived favoritism/nepotism affecting operations
    • Inconsistent dining quality

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews present a polarized picture: many families praise day-to-day caregiving, clinical leadership, activities and the physical environment, while others raise substantial operational and safety concerns. Positive accounts emphasize compassionate, attentive caregivers, a professional nurse practitioner and engaged nursing direction, clean rooms and attractive social spaces, consistent activity programming (including entertainment and animal visits), and affordable all-inclusive pricing. Several reviewers described smooth admissions, helpful office and billing interactions, and residents who improved in mood and appetite after moving in.

    Care and staffing are the most mixed areas. Praises focus on individual caregiver compassion, strong memory-care programming, and visible clinical competence from advanced clinicians. However, multiple reviewers described chronic staffing challenges: insufficient overall staffing, frequent staff turnover, shortages of licensed nurses (LPNs/RNs), and lower coverage on weekends. Those operational gaps were linked to delays in attending to residents, inconsistent bathing and incontinence care, and instances where families felt clinical responses were too slow.

    Dining and activities receive mostly positive marks for tasty, home-style meals and a robust schedule of social and recreational programming. Still, some families experienced inconsistent meal quality and service interruptions. Activity offerings, communal relaxation areas and opportunities for social engagement were repeatedly cited as strengths that support resident well-being.

    Facility maintenance and housekeeping are generally described as good in many accounts, with clean, large rooms and attractive common areas. Conversely, other reviewers reported sanitation and housekeeping inconsistencies (trash removal, laundry delays, and occasional odor concerns), indicating variability across units or shifts rather than a uniformly maintained experience.

    Management and organizational themes show clear divergence. Positive reviewers describe strong, visible leadership and well-run operations; critical reviewers describe management instability, frequent leadership changes, a management overhaul that some felt did not resolve problems, perceived prioritization of financial considerations over care, and concerns about favoritism or nepotism. Communication quality is likewise inconsistent: several families praised thorough, timely updates, while others reported difficulty obtaining information or felt defensive responses from staff.

    Notable patterns for prospective families: the facility can deliver high-quality, compassionate memory care and a pleasant living environment when staffing and leadership are stable. At the same time, the frequency and seriousness of negative reports—including operational failures, sanitation inconsistencies, security concerns for private rooms, and at least a few accounts of severe clinical incidents—warrant careful due diligence. Visitors should assess current staffing levels (including weekend coverage and licensed nurse availability), observe housekeeping and meal-service practices across multiple shifts, review incident-response protocols and documentation, and ask specifically about recent leadership changes and their measurable impact on care metrics.

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    Liana of Sarasota is located at 2630 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL, 34243.

    About Liana of Sarasota

    Liana of Sarasota | Memory Care in Sarasota offers a warm place for seniors with Alzheimer's, dementia, or Parkinson's, where staff pay close attention to each resident and aim for a sense of comfort and safety. The building holds cozy common areas with easy chairs, a library, and natural light where residents can sit, read, or chat, and the hallways are well-lit with more seating for resting. The secure outdoor courtyard and garden have walking paths lined with palm trees and tropical touches, giving some fresh air and calm. Apartments focus on both comfort and ease of living.

    There's a restaurant-style dining room called Distinctive Dining™ that brings together gourmet meals and nutrition plans, and professional cooks use a kitchen with modern equipment to serve nutritious food every day. Meals also become social times, and the staff work to make them enjoyable and relaxed. The dining space is calming, with thoughtful decor and proper seating for those with memory concerns. Housekeeping, linen services, trash removal, wellness checks, and safety are included so residents don't have to worry about chores.

    Liana of Sarasota centers its care around a person-first, 1-on-1 approach, using programs like Moments Matter® and FOX Rehabilitation & Therapy to help each resident with their physical, mental, and emotional health. Memory care services are provided with training for all staff, and nursing is available up to 12-16 hours a day, with a 24-hour supervision and call system for safety. The team works with healthcare providers to handle both mild cognitive loss and daily needs like bathing, dressing, or medicine. Support is always close, and the staff operates with kindness, respect, and professionalism.

    Activities fill the calendar, with things like resident-run clubs, movie nights, game nights, fitness programs, and group events, so no one feels left out, and there are quiet corners for reading or relaxing too. The library and business room give residents space to think or keep productive, and there's also a fitness room, beauty salon, and spa for those wanting a bit more self-care. The whole place keeps a friendly, comfortable feeling, and the leadership team encourages open conversation and real compassion. The licensed community supports up to 54 residents, with respite and hospice care offered for both short and long stays, always aiming for dignity, safety, and a strong sense of home. Liana of Sarasota's community score stands at 8.0, reflecting steady satisfaction among residents and their families.

    People often ask...

    Liana of Sarasota offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,826 per month.

    Liana of Sarasota offers assisted living and memory care.

    There are 18 photos of Liana of Sarasota on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 2630 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243.

    No, Liana of Sarasota does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) licenses assisted living facilities and publishes the results of its standard, complaint, and monitoring inspections.

    License number11969703
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAssisted Living Facility
    Capacity54 residents
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    Inspection Reports

    12

    Reports

    0

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    6

    Complaints

    6

    Years

    16 Oct 2025Complaint
    Found deficiencies were corrected at the time of the survey.
    19 Aug 2025Complaint
    Investigated found deficiencies in elopement prevention and resident identification for at‑risk individuals, including missing policies and lack of drills.
    • Class 3A0010ADMISSIONS - CONTINUED RESIDENCY
    • Class 3A0032RESIDENT CARE - ELOPEMENT STANDARDS
    19 Aug 2025Standard
    Concluded that no deficiencies were found during the follow-up survey conducted on August 18–19, 2025.
    26 Jun 2025Standard
    Identified deficiencies in staff First Aid training; the 2nd shift had no staff trained by an authorized provider.
    24 Apr 2025Standard
    Identified deficiencies related to improper management of medication self-administration and inadequate staff training and orientation.
    • Class 3A0052MEDICATION - ASSISTANCE WITH SELF-ADMIN
    • Class 3A0081TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE
    • Class 3A0083TRAINING - FIRST AID AND CPR
    • Class 3CZ875ALZHEIMER DISEASE/DEMENTIA; TRAINING
    01 Nov 2023Standard
    Verified that deficiencies were corrected as of 2023-10-14.
    14 Sept 2023Standard
    Investigated meal service practices and found failures to date posted menus, verify the meals served, and document substitutions.
    • Class 3A0093FOOD SERVICE - DIETARY STANDARDS
    • CZ814BACKGROUND SCREENING CLEARINGHOUSE
    20 May 2022Complaint
    Concluded that the previously cited deficiency was corrected and no new deficiencies were identified.
    06 Dec 2021Complaint
    Investigated elopement safeguards found residents at risk for elopement were not properly identified and no reliable system existed to ensure identification on residents.
    • Class 3A0032RESIDENT CARE - ELOPEMENT STANDARDS
    28 Sept 2021Complaint
    Identified inadequate supervision with a resident found outside in the courtyard and incomplete monitoring and documentation of resident checks.
    • Class 2A0025RESIDENT CARE - SUPERVISION
    14 Dec 2020Complaint
    Investigated an unannounced infection control and complaint survey; no deficiencies were found.
    01 May 2020Initial
    Concluded licensure findings recommended a standard license with Limited Nursing Services for 54 beds; no deficiencies were cited.

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