Aspire at Beneva sits in Sarasota, FL, and serves older adults with a range of living and care needs, operating under Aspire Mgt LLC since December 2023 and linked to Aspire Health Group. The community is set in quiet, attractive surroundings and has been remodeled since it was first built in 1986. Residents here can choose from senior living options like independent living, assisted living, memory care for people with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, adult day services, and even skilled nursing. The campus includes 120 certified beds and some buildings can support up to 24 residents, all in a homelike setting. Aspire at Beneva offers support like home care, home health, hospice, short-term rehab, and both long-term and intermediate care for frail residents who need more nursing attention.
Staff help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and medication management, while encouraging residents to stay independent when they can. Nursing care runs for 12 to 16 hours a day, with 3.39 nurse hours per resident per day-just below the state average-along with a nurse turnover rate that's a bit higher than elsewhere at 46.4%. Residents' rights have come up in past inspections, and 24 deficiencies have been recorded, including a few about infection control and ensuring everyone feels safe and comfortable. Still, the facility works to listen to families and residents through councils to strengthen care and address concerns.
Living spaces feature private bathrooms, kitchenettes, air conditioning, and easy access to Wi-Fi, cable, and telephones. There's a cheerful, welcoming staff, laundry and housekeeping, and prepared meals with the option for special diets like diabetes or allergies, all-day dining and service from a professional chef, and even restaurant-style seating. Amenity-wise, residents can use fitness rooms, a spa/wellness area, an activities/media room, outdoor paths, gardens, libraries, music rooms, and a movie theater; there are also community activities such as games, puzzles, crafts, and movie nights that keep people engaged.
Aspire at Beneva provides practical help-like medication management, transfers, and using a 24-hour call system-with treatment, support, and transportation services on hand, and accepts Medicaid and Medicare. Residents can join in with fitness programs and outdoor events, or they can relax in any number of common spaces or gardens, and if needed, get help with laundry, dry cleaning, house keeping, and family support services. The community operates as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), meaning people can get more care as their needs change, all on one campus, which can include adult care home services, independent and assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Memory care specifically focuses on security and routines to help those with memory loss feel less confused and keep from wandering. The overall setting is meant to feel safe and supportive, with professional staff offering help while always respecting how much independence each resident can keep.
