Sarasota Senior AdvisorWhat is Desoto Palms LLC in Sarasota licensed to provide?
Desoto Palms LLC is a 95-resident assisted living facility at 5601 N Honore Avenue, Sarasota 34243, licensed by Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration as license #11835 with a standard license only; its current two-year license runs to September 18, 2026.
| Record | AHCA data |
|---|---|
| AHCA license number | 11835 |
| License status | In review |
| License category | Standard only |
| Licensed residents (beds) | 95 |
| Private / semi-private rooms | 66 / 4 |
| Beds set aside for OSS residents | 0 |
| First licensed | April 6, 2010 |
| Current license period | 09/19/2024 to 09/18/2026 |
| Licensee (owner) on file | Desoto Palms LLC (For-Profit) |
| Management company on file | Kr Management LLC |
| Memory care listed in AHCA profile | No |
| Nurse availability reported | Direct 24hr |
| Medicaid services listed | Assisted Living Waiver |
| Fixed generator reported | Yes |
| Languages reported | Creole, English, French, Spanish |
A standard license covers personal services, supervision and help with self-administered medication; a licensed nurse can administer medications, but ongoing nursing care has to come from an outside home health agency.
What did Florida inspectors find at Desoto Palms LLC?
AHCA's posted history for Desoto Palms LLC lists 6 visits back to 2021 (1 standard survey and 5 complaint or other visits) with 7 deficiencies cited in all; the latest standard survey, on February 13, 2024, cited 5 deficiencies.
| Visit date | Type | Tag | Class | What AHCA cited | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/2025 | Complaint | A0052 | Class 3 | Medication - Assistance With Self-Admin | 10/01/2025 |
| 01/28/2025 | Complaint | — | — | No deficiency cited | — |
| 07/09/2024 | Complaint | — | — | No deficiency cited | — |
| 05/09/2024 | Complaint | A0056 | Class 2 | Medication - Labeling And Orders | 07/09/2024 |
| 02/13/2024 | Standard | A0054 | Class 3 | Medication - Records | 07/09/2024 |
| 02/13/2024 | Standard | A0078 | Class 3 | Staffing Standards - Staff | 04/30/2024 |
| 02/13/2024 | Standard | A0082 | Class 3 | Training - Hiv/Aids | 04/30/2024 |
| 02/13/2024 | Standard | CZ814 | Class Unclassified | Background Screening Clearinghouse | 04/30/2024 |
| 02/13/2024 | Standard | CZ830 | Class 3 | Emergency Management Planning | 07/09/2024 |
| 01/11/2021 | Complaint | — | — | No deficiency cited | — |
By class, the citations break down as 1 class 2, 5 class 3, 1 class Unclassified. 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 5.
Has AHCA fined or sanctioned Desoto Palms LLC?
Yes: AHCA's profile lists 3 final sanctions against this license, totaling $5,550 in fines, the most recent initiated November 13, 2024.
| Initiated | Sanction | Basis | Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 13, 2024 | Fine | Survey | $500 |
| June 7, 2024 | Fine | Survey | $5,000 |
| September 4, 2018 | Fine | Reporting | $50 |
An old fine is not the same as a current problem; ask what changed after each one.
How does Desoto Palms LLC compare with nearby assisted living?
On the state's numbers, its 95 beds are more than the median of 62 for all 128 licensed ALFs in the two counties; it was first licensed 16 years ago against a median of 8, and the closest licensed alternative is Sage House Sarasota, about 0.1 miles away.
| Facility | Miles away | License | Licensed beds | Last standard survey | Cites at that survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sage House Sarasota 5851 N Honore Ave, 34243 | 0.1 | Standard + LNS | 68 | 03/03/2026 | 9 |
| Legends of Sarasota 4100 University Pkwy, 34243 | 1.4 | Standard + LNS | 140 | 02/05/2026 | 7 |
| Windsor Reflections at Lakewood Ranch 8230 Natures Way, 34202 | 1.4 | Standard + LNS | 62 | 10/28/2025 | 0 |
| The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch 8220 Natures Way, 34202 | 1.5 | Standard + LNS | 86 | 04/04/2025 | 0 |
| Anchin Pavilion 1959 N Honore Ave, 34235 | 2.0 | Standard + LNS | 70 | 10/20/2025 | 2 |
Which hospitals are closest to Desoto Palms LLC?
The nearest acute-care hospital is Lakewood Ranch Medical Center in Bradenton, about 4.4 miles away in a straight line, followed by Sarasota Memorial Hospital at about 6.1 miles.
CMS gives Lakewood Ranch Medical Center an overall hospital rating of 4 of 5.
What should families ask Desoto Palms LLC before signing?
Bring this list to the tour; each item ties to something in the state record above:
- What changed after the 02/13/2024 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
