SaraBella Senior Living

Reviews

• LS

  Leah Suarez

  Feb 10, 2026
  1.0
  My relative is at Sarabella. All I have to say is dig beyond the pretty pictures! Following care plans? Nah! They do what they want just to get the residents “out of their hair.” Medications? Oh no worries, we have changes and don’t even know who made the decision to change it. Even better, potty issues. No problem, we will take their shoes off and put them to bed without toileting them. At this point I wouldn’t place a shelter dog in their care. I am purely disgusted with the management of this facility. The good staff have been run off, so there’s zero chance of patients being cared for properly. Do better! Remember you can dress up a pile of garbage, but it’s still garbage. The AHCA and Ombudsman will be notified tomorrow. My preference is zero stars!
• TH

  Theresa Hartigan

  Jan 1, 2026
  5.0
  Everyone that I talked to was very nice
• BQ

  Brian Quinn

  Dec 4, 2025
  1.0
  Nick's review is spot on. 5 Directors of Nursing in less than a year says it all about Sarabella. At point one I was high on them but that bitter taste in my mouth of 5 in a yr, the residents looking emotionless, and smaller rooms turned me away. 5 different Nursing directors tells me there is managenent issues. Look at HarborChase or Barclay of Sarasota bigger rooms and have way more activities
• NM

  Nick Miller

  Nov 21, 2025
  1.0
  If you look at the newest reviews likely posted by employees, friends even high school students, you will notice a pattern. Denise the executive Director, is now under pressure to make it sound like this is a great place again. It’s not a coincidence that two days ago there were five posts by employees/friends, two weeks ago, another push of seven reviews on the same day some with no comment at all! And then notice: the last genuine review was five months ago. Where did all these people come from all of a sudden? I realize everyone is entitled to their opinion whether they have ever stepped in the side this facility or not, but I asked that you read with caution. One thing, though that I have to totally agree with is that nurse Becky is one of the best things Sarabella has (She is the fifth director of nursing this past year.) and I hope she doesn’t get bullied and leave too. I’ve seen a huge employee turnover since the director was hired last fall to cut cost nursing positions critical to running ALF’s and Memory Care are being vacated. Activities Directors and other supervisory positions gone and yes, as these talented people left due to lack of respect and being overworked position still remain unfilled. I’m sorry that the facility has to result to fake reviews since this was truly a wonderful place to live. if you are considering Sarabella, wait until the A.D. is gone do your research and don’t base it merely on Google reviews. You will not like what you see after you write out that nonrefundable community fee check only to find that your loved ones are not receiving the care you were promised. Don’t waste your hard earned retirement money on this place. They are many ALFs and Memory Care neighborhoods in Sarasota that are fully staffed with happy and respected employees.
• JB

  joanne berlin

  Nov 16, 2025
  5.0
  I cannot put into words how wonderful SaraBella has been in the care of my husband from his arrival a year and a half ago until now as his health declines. The staff are warm and friendly people who routinely go way beyond the norm. Their ability to provide individual attention to residents is due in part to this being the right size residence for seniors to enjoy a comfortable existence and address their specific needs.

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