Sarasota Senior AdvisorWhat is The Fountains of Hope in Sarasota licensed to provide?
The Fountains of Hope is a 116-resident assisted living facility at 2250 Jesus Way, Sarasota 34240, licensed by Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration as license #12784 with a standard license only; its current two-year license runs to April 20, 2026.
| Record | AHCA data |
|---|---|
| AHCA license number | 12784 |
| License status | In review |
| License category | Standard only |
| Licensed residents (beds) | 116 |
| Private / semi-private rooms | 104 / 6 |
| Beds set aside for OSS residents | 0 |
| First licensed | February 6, 2020 |
| Current license period | 04/21/2024 to 04/20/2026 |
| Licensee (owner) on file | The Fountains of Hope LLC (For-Profit) |
| Management company on file | Sak Florida |
| Memory care listed in AHCA profile | Yes |
| Nurse availability reported | Direct 24hr, Direct Part-Time |
| Fixed generator reported | Yes |
| Languages reported | English, Spanish |
Under a standard license the staff help with bathing, dressing, meals and medications, while nursing tasks such as wound care are arranged through an outside licensed agency.
What did Florida inspectors find at The Fountains of Hope?
AHCA's posted history for The Fountains of Hope lists 4 visits back to 2023 (3 standard surveys and 1 complaint or other visit) with 10 deficiencies cited in all; the latest standard survey, on June 18, 2026, cited 3 deficiencies.
| Visit date | Type | Tag | Class | What AHCA cited | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/18/2026 | Standard | A0008 | Class 3 | Admissions - Health Assessment 429.26 (5) Each Resident Must Have Been Examined By A Licen | — |
| 06/18/2026 | Standard | A0010 | Class 3 | Admissions - Continued Residency 429.26 Appropriateness Of Placements; Examinations Of Res | — |
| 06/18/2026 | Standard | ZZ875 | Class 3 | Alzheimer Disease/Dementia; Training (4) Employees Of Covered Providers Must Complete The | — |
| 09/29/2025 | Complaint | A0165 | Class 3 | Risk Mgmt & Qa 429.23 Internal Risk Management And Quality Assurance Program; Adverse Inci | 10/16/2025 |
| 01/30/2025 | Standard | A0052 | Class 3 | Medication - Assistance With Self-Admin | 04/03/2025 |
| 01/30/2025 | Standard | A0078 | Class 3 | Staffing Standards - Staff | 04/03/2025 |
| 01/30/2025 | Standard | A0081 | Class 3 | Training - Staff In-Service | 04/03/2025 |
| 01/30/2025 | Standard | A0091 | Class 3 | Training - Documentation & Monitoring | 04/03/2025 |
| 08/01/2023 | Standard | A0052 | Class 3 | Medication - Assistance With Self-Admin 429.256 (3) Assistance With Self-Administration Of | 09/01/2023 |
| 08/01/2023 | Standard | A0078 | Class 3 | Staffing Standards - Staff (2) Staff. (A) Within 30 Days After Beginning Employment, Newly | 09/01/2023 |
By class, the citations break down as 10 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 3.
Has AHCA fined or sanctioned The Fountains of Hope?
Yes: AHCA's profile lists 3 final sanctions against this license, totaling $11,000 in fines, the most recent initiated September 6, 2023.
| Initiated | Sanction | Basis | Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 6, 2023 | Fine | Survey | $500 |
| December 30, 2019 | Fine | Survey | $8,000 |
| December 30, 2019 | Fine | Survey | $2,500 |
Sanctions stay on the public profile for years, so look at the dates as well as the amounts.
How does The Fountains of Hope compare with nearby assisted living?
On the state's numbers, its 116 beds are more than the median of 62 for all 128 licensed ALFs in the two counties; it was first licensed 6 years ago against a median of 8, and the closest licensed alternative is Anchin Pavilion, about 1.2 miles away.
| Facility | Miles away | License | Licensed beds | Last standard survey | Cites at that survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchin Pavilion 1959 N Honore Ave, 34235 | 1.2 | Standard + LNS | 70 | 10/20/2025 | 2 |
| Neurointernational Healthcare, LLC 11 Christie Ave 19 Christie Ave, 34232 | 1.9 | Standard only | 10 | Not posted | — |
| Best Care Senior Living at Sarasota LLC 4450 8Th Street, 34232 | 2.2 | Standard only | 65 | 08/25/2026 | 2 |
| Sunnyside Manor 5201 Bahia Vista Street, 34232 | 2.2 | Standard + LNS | 68 | 04/17/2024 | 1 |
| Desoto Palms LLC 5601 N Honore Avenue, 34243 | 2.4 | Standard only | 95 | 02/13/2024 | 5 |
Which hospitals are closest to The Fountains of Hope?
The nearest acute-care hospital is Lakewood Ranch Medical Center in Bradenton, about 4.7 miles away in a straight line, followed by HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital at about 5.3 miles.
CMS gives Lakewood Ranch Medical Center an overall hospital rating of 4 of 5.
What should families ask The Fountains of Hope before signing?
Bring this list to the tour; each item ties to something in the state record above:
- How will you comply with Florida's new memory care services license (s. 429.076), and have you applied for it?
- What changed after the 06/18/2026 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
