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Sarabella Senior Living

5650 Gantt Rd, Sarasota, FL

Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

4.232 reviewsvia A Place for Mom

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About Sarabella Senior Living

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Family and resident feedback

4.2 out of 5 from 32 reviews

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★★★★

Positive

Review for Sarabella Senior Living

I looked at quite a few places with my husband that had independent living. My cousin, who is close by for my mom decided she wanted my mom really close to her in distance. My cousin found the 3 closest places to her. One was Sarabella. My mom really likes the food at Sarabella. The staff and residents are all very friendly. She's a bit disappointed that more residents aren't milling around and low turnout for activities. I feel this is due to Sarabella being assisted living. I'm disappointed that there have been t

Laura EJune 10, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

Beautiful modern facility, lower costs, lots of activities exercise opportunities, residents commensurate with my friend's physical status, worship/Bible study, large outside garden, lots of support on sliding fee scale. Excellent! everyone involved was very pleased.

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Karen BJune 6, 2026

★★★★

Critical

not a place for mom

Our mom lived at SaraBella for 8 months. Staffing was a revolving door: at least 7 nurses, 5 activities directors, and a perpetual turnover among aides/med techs. We often encountered residents unattended; on many visits, our mother was sitting in wet and/or soiled clothing. Staff were often on phones: cell phone policy appeared unenforced. Nutrition/hygiene were troubling. Fruit was initially withheld from memory care; one staff member in the kitchen suggested we’d need an MD's note. "Fruit cost too much," he clai

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Activities
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2.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
2.0 / 5
HallieMay 8, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

Apartment size is perfect! We're in a LARGE one bedroom. Staff is absolutely amazing!! We've never had a single interaction with a staff member that wasn't STELLAR! We'd recommend Sarabella to everyone! We chose Sarabella, as opposed to the larger options we saw because it was a much "homier" environment and EVERYONE was (and still is, after 5 months!) so pleasant!! We don't have a single regret!

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Meals & Dining
4.0 / 5
Cathy FranklinMarch 19, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

Residents seemed very happy. Very clean and beautiful facility. I visited twice and the staff and the management were very informative and actually understood my concerns regarding the need to get my brother closer to family.

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EvelynFebruary 17, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

Very impressed with the facility as well as with the staff, and I feel it would fit my needs whenever I am ready to move on.

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5.0 / 5
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Jeanne HFebruary 9, 2026

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What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Public price status
Not publicly found
Last source check
August 1, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.

Meals & dining

  • Guest Meals
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Room Service
  • Meals Provided
  • No Sugar
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Professional Chef
  • Gluten-free
  • Pureed Meals
  • Vegan
  • Organic
  • International Cuisine
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Anytime Dining
  • Café or Bistro
  • Bar or Pub
  • Private Dining Room

Health & wellness

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Medication Management
  • High Acuity Care
  • Memory Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care

Services & convenience

  • Transportation at Cost
  • Cats Allowed
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Pet Care Available
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Beautician
  • Housekeeping
  • American Sign Language
  • Spanish
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Resident Parking Available

Activities & engagement

  • Live Well Programs
  • Forever Fit
  • Community Service Programs
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Holiday Parties
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Karaoke
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Art Classes
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Birthday Parties
  • Stretching Classes
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Activities On-site
  • Happy Hour
  • Wine Tasting
  • Cooking Classes
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Gardening Club
  • Trivia Games
  • Live Musical Performances

Outdoor spaces

  • Indoor Atrium
  • Main Street Shops
  • Beauty Salon
  • Outside Patio
  • Barber Shop
  • Private Bath
  • Library
  • TV Lounge
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room
  • Golf Course or Putting Green
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Fitness Center

Apartment & room features

  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Air Conditioned
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Kitchenette
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Garden View
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Published by A Place for Mom. Features can change; confirm those that matter before touring.

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Additional care fees
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Move-in fee
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Exact unit availability
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