Assisted Living Facility · Sarasota County

American House Sarasota

4540 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL 34233 · (941) 377-0102

Assisted living

American House Sarasota is a for-profit assisted living facility in Sarasota, FL, licensed for 185 residents. Florida AHCA records show 6 substantiated complaints. Resident activities include arts and crafts, exercise classes, games/cards, gardening, music programs. Special programs: Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy.

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Licensing & regulation

License statusLICENSED

License number: 11953648
License expires: January 14, 2028
Licensed capacity: 185 residents
County: Sarasota
Regulator: Florida AHCA
Substantiated complaints: 6
Sanctions / final orders: 1
Total deficiencies: 5

Assisted living facilities in Florida are licensed and inspected by the state (Florida AHCA) rather than rated by the federal government. That's why you won't see a 1–5 star rating here — instead, look at the license status, complaint history, and any enforcement actions below.

Source: Florida AHCA, last updated June 1, 2026

About this home

Capacity: 185 residents
Ownership: For-Profit
Owner: AH SARASOTA OPCO, LLC
Administrator: EVELYN KAY DONATO
Management company: AMERICAN HOUSE MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC
Type: Assisted Living Facility
County: Sarasota

Bed types

Standard private: 185 beds

Activities

Arts and Crafts
Exercise Classes
Games/Cards
Gardening
Music Programs
Shopping
Social Events/Outings
Theater and Movies
Yoga

Nurse availability

Direct Part-Time

Special programs

Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Speech Therapy

Enforcement History

7 actions

These are formal enforcement actions taken by the Florida AHCA — fines, administrative complaints, and other regulatory actions. More actions don't always mean worse care, but it's worth asking about them.

Oct 31, 2024 — Fine (Survey) · $7,500 · resolved Mar 7, 2025#2024014735

Jan 15, 2022 — Change of ownership occurred ($0.00)#0

Jun 8, 2017 — Fine (Survey) · $500 · resolved Nov 30, 2018#2017006309

Oct 12, 2011 — Fine (Survey) · $2,000 · resolved Apr 30, 2012#2011011369

Dec 10, 2007 — Fine (Survey) · $462.5 · resolved Dec 5, 2007#2007014140

Nov 7, 2007 — Fine (Survey) · $1,000 · resolved Jan 22, 2008#2007012929

Sep 18, 2007 — Fine (Survey) · $1,350 · resolved Sep 11, 2007#2007010575

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