Sarasota Senior AdvisorWhat is Elison Assisted Living of Bella Vita in Venice licensed to provide?
Elison Assisted Living of Bella Vita is a 130-resident assisted living facility at 1420 East Venice Avenue, Venice 34292, licensed by Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration as license #7200 with a standard license only; its current two-year license runs to May 27, 2027.
| Record | AHCA data |
|---|---|
| AHCA license number | 7200 |
| License status | Licensed |
| License category | Standard only |
| Licensed residents (beds) | 130 |
| Private / semi-private rooms | 112 / 0 |
| Beds set aside for OSS residents | 0 |
| First licensed | October 1, 2018 |
| Current license period | 05/28/2025 to 05/27/2027 |
| Licensee (owner) on file | Bishop Venice Lessee LLC (For-Profit) |
| Management company on file | Sagora Senior Living, Inc |
| Memory care listed in AHCA profile | No |
| Nurse availability reported | Direct 24hr |
| Fixed generator reported | Yes |
| Languages reported | English, Russian, Spanish |
Without a specialty license the facility may not provide nursing services itself beyond medication administration by a licensed nurse; residents can still contract with a home health agency.
What did Florida inspectors find at Elison Assisted Living of Bella Vita?
AHCA's posted history for Elison Assisted Living of Bella Vita lists 5 visits back to 2024 (1 standard survey and 4 complaint or other visits) with 8 deficiencies cited in all; the latest standard survey, on June 10, 2024, cited 4 deficiencies.
| Visit date | Type | Tag | Class | What AHCA cited | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/29/2026 | Complaint | A0083 | Class 3 | Training - First Aid And Cpr | — |
| 07/08/2026 | Complaint | — | — | No deficiency cited | — |
| 02/24/2026 | Expansion | — | — | No deficiency cited | — |
| 11/20/2025 | Complaint | A0032 | Class 3 | Resident Care - Elopement Standards 59A-36.007 (7) Elopement Standards. (A) Residents Asse | 01/07/2026 |
| 11/20/2025 | Complaint | A0152 | Class 3 | Physical Plant - Safe Living Environ/Other (3) Other Requirements. (A) All Facilities Must | 01/07/2026 |
| 11/20/2025 | Complaint | A0167 | Class 3 | Resident Contracts 59A-36.018 Resident Contracts. (1) Pursuant To Section 429.24, F.S., Th | 01/07/2026 |
| 06/10/2024 | Standard | A0052 | Class 3 | Medication - Assistance With Self-Admin | 07/10/2024 |
| 06/10/2024 | Standard | A0055 | Class 3 | Medication - Storage And Disposal | 07/10/2024 |
| 06/10/2024 | Standard | A0078 | Class 3 | Staffing Standards - Staff | 07/10/2024 |
| 06/10/2024 | Standard | A0081 | Class 3 | Training - Staff In-Service | 07/10/2024 |
By class, the citations break down as 8 class 3. Class I is the most serious and class IV the least; most Florida assisted living citations are class III.
For comparison, the median latest standard survey among the 79 larger assisted living facilities in Sarasota and Manatee counties cited 2; this one cited 4.
Has AHCA fined or sanctioned Elison Assisted Living of Bella Vita?
No: AHCA's public profile for Elison Assisted Living of Bella Vita lists no fines, moratoriums or other final sanctions as of October 31, 2026.
That reflects final orders only; open cases do not appear until they are resolved.
Has Elison Assisted Living of Bella Vita changed owners?
AHCA records 4 changes of ownership for this license, most recently on October 1, 2018.
After a sale, staffing, pricing and policies can change; ask whether the administrator and nursing staff stayed on.
How does Elison Assisted Living of Bella Vita compare with nearby assisted living?
On the state's numbers, its 130 beds are more than the median of 62 for all 128 licensed ALFs in the two counties; it was first licensed 8 years ago against a median of 8, and the closest licensed alternative is Paddock Cove at Venice, about 0.4 miles away.
| Facility | Miles away | License | Licensed beds | Last standard survey | Cites at that survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paddock Cove at Venice 950 Pinebrook Rd, 34285 | 0.4 | Standard + LNS | 108 | 05/21/2025 | 5 |
| Aston Gardens at Pelican Pointe 9000 Ibis Way, 34292 | 0.5 | Standard only | 50 | 05/13/2026 | 0 |
| Liana of Venice 2321 E Venice Ave, 34292 | 1.5 | Standard + LNS | 54 | 08/27/2026 | 0 |
| Venice Palms Senior Living, LLC 1121 Jacaranda Blvd, 34292 | 1.8 | Standard only | 110 | 02/06/2025 | 0 |
| Village on the Isle 930 South Tamiami Trail, 34285 | 2.0 | Standard + LNS | 85 | 02/03/2026 | 3 |
Which hospitals are closest to Elison Assisted Living of Bella Vita?
The nearest acute-care hospital is Sarasota Memorial Hospital Venice in North Venice, about 3.6 miles away in a straight line, followed by HCA Florida Englewood Hospital at about 9.3 miles.
CMS gives Sarasota Memorial Hospital Venice an overall hospital rating of 5 of 5.
What should families ask Elison Assisted Living of Bella Vita before signing?
Start with the questions the state record raises for this facility:
- What changed after the 06/10/2024 survey citations, and may we see the plan of correction?
- What is the overnight staffing on each floor, and is a staff member awake at all hours?
- Can we see the full fee schedule and the 45-day notice policy in the resident contract?
AHCA profile: FloridaHealthFinder record · inspection history
