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Suncoast East

2290 Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota, FL

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care

4.534 reviewsvia A Place for Mom

About the community

About Suncoast East

With southern charm and homelike community features, Suncoast East has provided a warm, lively community setting for seniors seeking assisted living services since 1999, offering more than 60 years of combined staff experience in senior care. Designed with purpose and endless hospitality, the community not only offers attentive care, but also offers stellar amenities, cozy living arrangements, and enriching social events and activities. Residents can connect with each other in a secure setting on property or during a scheduled off-site day trip to explore the bustling city and pristine beaches of Sarasota, Florida. Community Amenities and Services This charming community offers unbeatable amenities, a dedicated team of caregivers, and the highest standard of care possible. Staff members work hard to help ensure residents’ lives are secure and comfortable by offering transportation, routine housekeeping, and beautician services. They also provide on-site therapy and healthcare services such as medication management, incontinence care, diabetic care, and specialized memory care. Their culinary team provides chef-prepared meals with a large selection of fresh, locally sourced menu items, any of which can be modified to accommodate common dietary restrictions and preferences, like low-sodium and vegetarian. Enjoy the elegance of their restaurant-style dining room, or opt for peace and quiet with private room service. Residents are encouraged to connect with each other in any of the community’s homelike common areas. Treat yourself with a trip to the on-site beauty salon, cozy up with a film in the TV lounge, or sip on something sweet on the shaded outdoor patio. Plus, the community calendar is full of enriching activities designed to suit all kinds of interests and hobbies. Residents can join one of their numerous clubs, attend a wine tasting, compete in trivia games, and so much more! Living Arrangements Each studio-style apartment home is pet-friendly and comes complete with a quaint kitchenette, bathrooms with wheelchair accessible showers, refreshing AC, and access to high speed internet. Plus, they offer respite care for those who need a short term stay. Reach out today and see what else Suncoast East has to offer! Care Types Offered Suncoast East is an assisted living facility which offers limited nursing services . In the state of Florida, these terms are defined as follows: Assisted Living Facility A facility that provides supervision of the activities of daily living, medications, and other similar services to residents in a homelike environment. These facilities can house one resident to hundreds of residents. Limited Nursing Services The assisted living facility can provide nursing services to residents. Suncoast East Inspection Reports Related Articles Your Complete Guide to Assisted Living Senior Respite Care: Short-Term Relief for Caregivers Beyond Bingo: The 50+ Best Assisted Living Activities For Seniors

Family and resident feedback

4.5 out of 5 from 34 reviews

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★★★★★

Positive

Review for Suncoast East

Heron East is now Suncoast East! Brand new owners and a fabulous new Executive Director are upgrading so many things. It is feeling like a completely new home. I recommend Suncoast East more!

AnonymousApril 6, 2026

★★★★

Positive

A great place

Overall, for the price, it's pretty good. The food is very good and the help is good.

AnonymousMarch 26, 2026

★★★★

Positive

Heron East Fits the Bill

My sister-in-law was recently evaluated by her neurologist who recommended that she move to an assisted living facility. My husband and I immediately reached out to A Place For Mom, and they provided a list of options for us that fit her financial condition. After touring Heron East, we liked what we saw and made a quick decision to her at this facility. The staff was friendly and accommodating, the facility appeared to be very clean, and the folks we met who lived there appeared to be content and happy. Our relati

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Emily FOctober 23, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

Recommend Heron East!

There are so many state rules that the facility has some challenges. This makes some things difficult. Wish that the aids and med-techs didn't have to be servers at meals. This makes their availability much harder for residents who will have to wait for assistance. Also, night meds seem to come very late on some nights. Great executive director!

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AnonymousOctober 14, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

Great facility, very caring staff. [name removed] went up and beyond and answered all our questions and concerns. Perfect place for my mom, highly recommend. Calm and peaceful surroundings and everything looked well maintained.

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Christie Or Gerald BlountAugust 29, 2025

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Heron East has its own charm sitting in a remarkable beautiful community.......

I'm very happy for [name removed]. He has the freedom to walk around the beautiful outdoor area. Trees and shade everywhere. A pond with turtles and fish, who eat the bread that is thrown to them. 10 for the food, [name removed] loves the food. Chef introduced himself to us and said not to hesitate to ask for something. He will do his best. [name removed] is the best. He did everything to help [name removed]. We had a big problem getting a sign prescription list. [name removed] managed to have their doctor help sol

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AnonymousAugust 14, 2025

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What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
Operator
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Public price status
Not publicly found
Last source check
July 31, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Private Dining Room
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Meals Provided
  • Vegetarian
  • Professional Chef
  • No Sugar
  • Guest Meals
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Anytime Dining
  • Gluten-free
  • Room Service
  • Kosher
  • Pureed Meals
  • Vegan

Health & wellness

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

Services & convenience

  • Transportation at Cost
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed
  • Beautician
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • English
  • Spanish

Activities & engagement

  • Live Musical Performances
  • Trivia Games
  • Birthday Parties
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Live Well Programs
  • Resident Band or Musicians
  • Community Service Organizations
  • Stretching Classes
  • Forever Fit
  • Activities Off-site
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Activities On-site
  • Christian Services
  • Catholic Services
  • Jewish Services
  • Walking Club
  • Other Religious Services
  • Bridge Club
  • Holiday Parties
  • Wine Tasting
  • Happy Hour
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Bible Study Group
  • Book Club
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Art Classes
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Protestant Services
  • Brain fitness / Dakim

Outdoor spaces

  • Outside Patio
  • Barber Shop
  • Private Bath
  • Library
  • TV Lounge
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room
  • Beauty Salon
  • Billiards Lounge
  • Piano or Organ
  • Game Room
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Arts and Crafts Center

Apartment & room features

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

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