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DeSoto Palms

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5601 N Honore Ave, Sarasota, FL 34243

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5.0
Very satisfied with this caring and friendly facility
They are very friendly and they always remember my loved on when she goes for her respite stays. I would recommend them to friends and family. I'm very satisfied with this caring and friendly facility.

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DeSoto Palms

Start your new adventure with DeSoto Palms, an upscale assisted living community in the heart of Sarasota, Florida. With a mediterranean style, the modern community building features bright colors, oversized windows, and elegant design elements. Located on the southwestern coast, this Sarasota senior living community offers a tranquil atmosphere near the cultural and natural amenities of the region.

Locally owned and operated, this senior living community provides a sense of community and a caring atmosphere for residents.The personalized support offered by the compassionate staff at DeSoto Palms helps residents live a fulfilling lifestyle. Residents receive medical care through an on-site physician clinic at DeSoto Palms. Stay on top of your health with medication assistance and personal care services provided by the attentive staff at DeSoto Palms.

Enjoy comforting, chef-prepared meals in the restaurant-style dining area in this community. Gather with fellow residents for coffee and conversation at the delightful on-site cafe. Residents can also spend leisure time in the on-site gym and other common areas. Looking for more structure? Participate in the many on-site activities and events offered by staff to help residents remain engaged. Each residential suite features safety and comfort amenities to help ensure a satisfying stay.

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Pet friendly

Yes

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Care types offered

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Amenities
at DeSoto Palms

Healthcare Services

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

Meals & Dining

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

Room Amenities

  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Kitchenette
  • Air Conditioned
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Garden View
  • Ground Floor Units

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Café or Bistro
  • Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit

Pets

  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Cats Allowed
  • Dogs Allowed

Common areas

  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room
  • TV Lounge
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Barber Shop
  • Library
  • Central Fireplace
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Beauty Salon
  • Private Bath
  • Outside Patio

Recreational areas

  • Piano or Organ
  • Golf Course or Putting Green
  • Game Room
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Billiards Lounge

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Languages spoken

  • Filipino
  • Spanish
  • English
  • American Sign Language
  • German
  • Vietnamese

Activities

  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Community Service Programs
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Catholic Services
  • Bible Study Group
  • Other Religious Services
  • Happy Hour
  • Trivia Games
  • Dances
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Gardening Club
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Visiting Rabbi
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Resident Band or Musicians
  • Activities Off-site
  • Cooking Classes
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Wii Bowling
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Community Service Organizations
  • Current Events Club
  • Birthday Parties
  • Live Well Programs
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Art Classes
  • Activities On-site
  • Bridge Club
  • Walking Club
  • Choir / Singing Club
  • Protestant Services
  • Christian Services
  • Book Club
  • Karaoke
  • Jewish Services
  • Holiday Parties
  • Men's Club
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Stretching Classes

Reviews

for DeSoto Palms

7.7Review score15 reviews
7.7
Review score
15 reviews
5 star
66%
4 star
27%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
7%
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8.8
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A Place for Mom has scored DeSoto Palms with 7.7 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, DeSoto Palms has 15 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.4 out of 5.
Overall Rating
4.4
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
Care Services
4.4
Staff
4.1
Meals & Dining
3.6
Activities
4.4
Value for Cost
4.5
A Place for Mom has scored DeSoto Palms with 7.7 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, DeSoto Palms has 15 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.4 out of 5.
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8.8
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1-15 of 15 reviews
George M - Family/friend
Assisted Living
June 22, 2024
1.0
The worst experience in ALF
I have few things in mind, since I’ve been surprised for many things.Also,we are tired to have a conversation with [name removed] the E.D,because she never takes care of the situation,things still happening and that’s not fear for my family members,friends and neither for us who are paying a lot of money for being and feeling mocked and deceived by her;including employees of all departments. The rooms are nasty!Full of old trash,the bad smell is unacceptable.The food is not the appropriate,poor, and the trays food for rooms are always late and cold; the service in general has been the worst. The caregivers have no idea how to treat, transfer, and even less,have no patience and empathy with our loved ones.We all believe and are sure that more than one caregiver has not passed for any nursing school before in their life’s.Also, the facility is always short of staff and the small group of the ones who really work are not able to take care of all residents.
Cleanliness
3
Friendliness
1
Staff
2
Meals & Dining
1
Activities
2
Mary - Family/friend
Assisted Living
March 28, 2023
5.0
Verified Review
Very satisfied with this caring and friendly facility
They are very friendly and they always remember my loved on when she goes for her respite stays. I would recommend them to friends and family. I'm very satisfied with this caring and friendly facility.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from DeSoto Palms
March 29, 2023
Hi. Thank you so much for leaving us a stellar review!
anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
March 9, 2023
4.0
Verified Review
Our family's experience
They are severely understaffed and have been for a while. Patients are now getting two meals a day in their room that's not good for socialization.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
3
Care Services
3
Staff
3
Meals & Dining
3
Activities
4
Value for Cost
4
Response from DeSoto Palms
March 13, 2023
Hi. Thank you for the overall great rating! We appreciate your feedback greatly and we have very high standards for ourselves at DeSoto Palms Assisted Living Community and would love the opportunity to improve. Please get in touch with us at cblack@desotopalms.com.
JL - Family/friend
Assisted Living
January 26, 2023
5.0
Verified Review
Caring and Accomodating Facility
They are super friendly. My loved one had everything that they needed. It was a for respite care . We picked this community, because it was very close to home and was more comfortable. It was just what we needed. I would recommend to other families.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Value for Cost
4
Response from DeSoto Palms
March 13, 2023
Hi, Jl. We are thrilled to learn that you had a positive experience with us!
Mary - Family/friend
Assisted Living
February 28, 2022
5.0
Verified Review
Great Place Would Recommend
It's a nice place, very friendly and very happy with it.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from DeSoto Palms
March 13, 2023
Hi. Thanks so much for the great review!
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
October 7, 2021
3.5
Verified Review
Average
I would tell others that it is clean. I'm pleased with the medical attention they have. This is one of the most important thing about the community to me. The staff could be more willing to assist with the residents to assist with eating with those that have trouble setting the food up. I think they may be short staffed due to COVID.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
5
Care Services
3
Staff
3
Meals & Dining
3
Value for Cost
3
anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
October 4, 2021
5.0
Verified Review
Great staff well maintained and friendly
This is a great community and they have been great with my loved ones. They are currently under a mandate due to covid and the residents have to eat in the room due to this. There are a lot of activities after covid and people are very interactive and happy about the changes
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
October 4, 2021
4.0
Verified Review
My tour review
I really liked this community. It was nice and looked more like apartment living.
Steven Joselson - Family/friend
Assisted Living
April 12, 2021
5.0
Verified Review
Review of DeSoto Palms
Before the pandemic, this facility cared for and provided great services for my mom. Since the pandemic, they have shown how much they truly care about the residents. They take extra special care. They communicate very well and often so we know what is going on.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
SteveJ - Family/friend
Assisted Living
October 25, 2020
5.0
Awesome care!
My mother has lived at Desoto Palms for 3 years. She has received awesome care. Te staff truly cares for the residents like their own family. Even during the current Covid pandemic, they are constantly updating us on any issues, concerns and updates about testing. They have made sure my mother remains safe and even when isolating they bring her food, puzzles, snacks and making sure she is happy and healthy! I am so happy that my mother is at Desoto Palms both before and during this health crisis.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
October 8, 2020
5.0
Verified Review
Great place for my mother
We chose this facility because my mother needed more care. The room sizes at this facility are very big, she has a one separate bedroom with a bathroom, living room, kitchen. It is very nice. My mom loves it here. It is a smaller dining facility and she has made a lot of friends. All the residents are very friendly and she always has a place to sit in the dining room. The best part about the community so far has been the friendliness of the residents and staff.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Lettie Thurman - Family/friend
Assisted Living
November 11, 2019
5.0
Amazing
An Amazing place with wonderful people. My parents are so happy here.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
January 10, 2017
4.0
Verified Review
Tour Went Well
I had a good tour of this community. It is a very nice place. Everyone was very kind, and welcoming. The community looked great. The experience went well.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
Sue - Family/friend
Assisted Living
May 14, 2016
4.5
Warm and cozy
Warm and cozy environment with large apartments. Lots of trips to nearby shopping. Three dining rooms with good food. Pets welcome. Friendly employees.
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
3.5
Value for Cost
4.5
Care Services
3.5
Activities
3.5
Son - Toured community
Assisted Living
January 9, 2014
4.5
Verified Review
Helpful Staff
Gorgeous facility. The follow up by some of the staff, was very impressive. They were very, very nice and very welcoming. After my visit, they checked in with phone calls and everything. I thought that was very good. The woman there also gave me suggestions for the possibility for a VA benefits. My father makes too much money, but she was very helpful, giving me contact people. One of the things I liked about them was that even if they knew that you weren't going to move into their community, they were still willing to help you out as much as they could.
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Value for Cost
4.5
Care Services
4.5
Activities
4.5
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DeSoto Palms offers Studio, 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedrooms and Semi-Private. Learn more.

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