Alderman Oaks Retirement Residence is an assisted living community in Sarasota, FL.
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Alderman Oaks Retirement Residence in Sarasota, FL
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727 Hudson Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Residents frequently describe the meals as especially good.
Food comes up repeatedly, with residents and family members calling it exceptional, delicious, and far better than expected. Multiple reviewers mention home-style meals and desserts, and several say they’ve never gotten a bad meal. The community also offers a dining room and includes meal preparation and service as part of care support.
Many reviews highlight caring, respectful staff.
Across the reviews, residents and families describe staff as warm, friendly, and supportive, with care that feels personal. Several also point to long staff tenure and day-to-day accessibility onsite, which helps them feel comfortable. Care support is reflected in the provided services, including medication management and coordination with health care providers.
Daily activities and social events are a major focus in reviews.
Many reviewers say there’s always something going on, including scheduled daily activities and regular social time. Several specifically mention live music and group gatherings, as well as outings like lunch outings. The community’s activity programming is also supported by what’s offered, including community-sponsored activities and scheduled daily activities.
Reviews frequently mention a clean, well-kept building.
Some residents and families describe the facility as spotless, clean, and well maintained. Others mention apartments being beautiful and the overall environment feeling carefully cared for. Housekeeping services are also listed among the on-site supports provided to residents.
Multiple reviews note the convenient downtown Sarasota setting.
Reviews mention the community’s Sarasota location as a positive, including the downtown setting that works for people who still drive or walk. Nearby options include restaurants, medical offices, and pharmacy locations within roughly a few miles. In addition to the location, residents also describe the community as having comfortable, independent-style living spaces.
Several reviewers appreciate the option to rent instead of buying in.
A few reviewers specifically call out the rental program as a key reason they chose the community over a buy-in model. One reviewer also mentions applying for a VA disability pension to help toward monthly rent. This choice appears alongside consistent comments about meals and day-to-day support once residents are moved in.
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50 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Sarasota Bradenton International (5 miles away)
24-hour call system 24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities Scheduled daily activitiesAlderman Oaks Retirement Residence is located at 727 Hudson Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236 in Sarasota County, Florida
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