8450 LOCKWOOD RIDGE RD, Sarasota, FL 34243
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Legends of Sarasota
Sarasota, FloridaState record: 28 state deficiencies on record, 1 serious
About Legends of Sarasota
Legends of Sarasota is an assisted living community with memory care in Sarasota, FL. It is licensed by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration as an assisted living facility with a dementia care endorsement for up to 140 residents. Call the community to ask about availability, pricing and tours.
Community at a glance
Capacity
140 residents
State license
#11969791, Licensed
Location
Sarasota, FL
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Contact & location
4100 University Pkwy, Sarasota, Florida 34243
Florida inspection record
From the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), which licenses and inspects Legends of Sarasota. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and inspection reports
Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration lists 28 deficiencies for Legends of Sarasota: 1 Class II, 26 Class III and 1 Class IV.
1 of them was Class I or II, the classes for problems that put residents at real risk.
12 complaints against Legends of Sarasota were substantiated.
The state issued 6 sanctions or final orders, with fines totaling $9,000.
Across 3,023 assisted living facilities in Florida, the average is 8.3 deficiencies, and 17% have none.
Deficiencies
28
Class I or II
1
Substantiated complaints
12
Fines
$9,000
Deficiencies by class
| Class | Count |
|---|---|
| Class I | 0 |
| Class II | 1 |
| Class III | 26 |
| Class IV | 1 |
Classes are set by section 429.19, Florida Statutes. Each inspection report, with what inspectors found, is on the state's record.
License
- AHCA file number
- 11969791
- Licensed beds
- 140
- Sanctions and final orders
- 6
Location
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4100 University PkwySarasota, FL 34243
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Legends of Sarasota had any violations?+
Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration lists 28 deficiencies, 1 of them Class I or II. Class I means an imminent danger, or a substantial chance of death or serious harm, to residents; Class II means a direct threat to residents' physical or emotional health, safety or security.
Have complaints against Legends of Sarasota been substantiated?+
Florida's record shows 12 substantiated complaints against Legends of Sarasota.
Has Legends of Sarasota been fined?+
Yes. Florida's record shows 6 sanctions or final orders and fines totaling $9,000.
How much does assisted living cost?+
The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+
Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.
What's the difference from a nursing home?+
Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.