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Desoto Beach Club

5201 Desoto Rd, Sarasota, FL 34235

Independent Living
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(800) 780-8101

To Reach a Resident

(941) 260-0573

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $2,925
One Bedroom
Estimated $3,685
Two Bedroom
Estimated $4,532

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,614
  • Average State Price: $3,505
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Desoto Beach Club Description

    Experience the best of the Sunshine State at Desoto Beach Club, a Sarasota senior living community just beyond Sarasota Bay. The community is 30 minutes from Siesta Key Beach, and conveniently near Sarasota Memorial Hospital and shopping at The Mall at University Town Center. You’ll love exploring the Ringling Museum of Art, Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and South Florida Museum.

    Retire peacefully at Desoto Beach Club, a Holiday Retirement senior housing community in Sarasota, FL. Near Bradenton, Parrish, Bayshore Gardens & more.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Community Reviews

    8.5
    Desoto Beach Club
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 88 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 23 out of 58 communities in Sarasota
  • Ranking in State: 879 out of 2206 communities in FL
  • Food and Dining A

    Activities B

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care A

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A


    Employee Reviews

    5.6
    Holiday Retirement
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 1056 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Florida

    Employee Pay B

    Employee Staff B

    Employee Culture B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Many reviewers praise the staff for being great, very friendly, and going out of their way to help in any way possible, making residents feel like part of a family.
    • Residents and their families are very satisfied with the service, attention, and care provided, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic.
    • The management is described as top-notch, with a focus on respecting and catering to residents' needs, including taking special food requests.
    • Activities and special events are highlighted as a positive aspect, providing entertainment and pleasure for the residents.
    • The facility is described as having a resort-like atmosphere, making residents feel happy and safe.
    • Some reviewers mention the affordability and reasonable pricing of the services provided.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Concerns about the elevator frequently being out of service, potentially trapping residents in their rooms.
    • Complaints about management being poor, including allegations of overworking staff and being rude.
    • One reviewer expressed dissatisfaction with how a family member's emergency situation was handled, feeling that the staff did not check on residents adequately.
    • There are claims of deceptive sales practices, including selling a rent guarantee that was not beneficial.
    • Some residents reportedly felt uncomfortable due to established residents being territorial about seating in the dining room and during group activities.
    • A few reviewers mentioned that the facility needs rehabilitation, with outdated furniture, drapes, and pool equipment.

    Mixed Reviews:

    • While some reviews highlight the excellent care and community atmosphere, others express concerns about staff behavior and facility maintenance.
    • The quality of food and service received mixed feedback, with some praising it and others comparing it negatively to other facilities.


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    Health

    Lively Mobile Plus Personal Emergency Response Device

    Emergency Response


    Services

    Weekly Housekeeping

    Light Linen Service

    Maintenance

    Most Utilities Included

    Renters Liability Insurance Program

    Linen Service


    Activities

    Full Calendar of Enriching Activities

    Activities and Special Events

    Group Exercise Classes

    Music

    Leisure Activities

    Happy Hour


    Community Amenities

    Barber/Beauty Salon

    Gym

    Fitness Equipment

    Chapel

    Large Screen TV Lounge

    Lounge Area


    Room Amenities

    Kitchenette

    Washer and Dryer

    Utilities Included

    Telephone

    Basic Cable TV

    Refrigerator


    Dining

    Three Chef Prepared Meals Daily

    Private Dining Room

    Bistro Area

    Patio Dining

    Resident Kitchen

    Restaurant-Style Dining


    Transportation

    Complimentary Scheduled Transportation

    Parking

    Covered Parking

    Garage Parking

    Transportation Services


    Pet

    Pets Welcome

    Community Pets



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is North Sarasota which is 3.3 miles away and has a population of 6,982 (very small town).
    • The average income is $70,185, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 85
      • Low Temperature: 63
      • Average Temperature: 76.7
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 193 days of rain and 171 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.8 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.29 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 140.0, Moderate Days 41.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    BJ's Wholesale Club
    1.1 miles away
    Publix
    1.5 miles away
    Detwiler's Farm Market
    2.4 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    2.6 miles away
    Sam's Club
    2.9 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    SCAT
    1.0 miles away

    Banks

    SunTrust
    1.4 miles away
    Chase
    1.4 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    1.5 miles away
    PNC Bank
    1.6 miles away
    Bank of America
    1.8 miles away

    Hospitals

    Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
    1.8 miles away
    ER at Fruitville
    3.6 miles away
    Doctors Hospital of Sarasota
    5.5 miles away
    HealthSouth Rehabilitation Center
    5.8 miles away
    Sarasota Memorial Hospital
    5.9 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    1.6 miles away
    GulfCare Pharmacy
    2.0 miles away
    Publix
    2.9 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    3.0 miles away

    Dentists

    Greenberg Dental & Orthodontics
    3.9 miles away
    Creekwood Dental
    4.3 miles away
    Smiles at Lakewood Ranch
    5.5 miles away
    Hillview Family Dental
    6.1 miles away
    Dentistry Of Sarasota
    8.0 miles away

    Parks

    Nathan Benderson Park
    0.7 miles away
    Longwood Park
    1.0 miles away
    University Place Community Park
    1.1 miles away
    Conservatory Park
    1.6 miles away
    Sarasota County
    1.8 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    University Town Center
    0.7 miles away
    Westfield Siesta Key
    6.7 miles away
    DeSoto Square Mall
    8.3 miles away
    Sarasota Square Mall
    10.2 miles away
    Ellenton Premium Outlets
    10.7 miles away

    Culture

    Asolo Repertory Theatre
    5.7 miles away
    Art Center Sarasota
    5.7 miles away
    Historic Asolo Theater
    5.8 miles away
    Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
    5.9 miles away
    Manatee Performing Arts Center
    10.1 miles away

    Restaurants

    Carrabba's Italian Grill
    0.5 miles away
    Ruby Tuesday
    0.7 miles away
    Pei Wei
    0.9 miles away
    Bonefish Grill
    0.9 miles away
    Valentino
    1.0 miles away

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