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Amira Choice Sarasota

Amira Choice Sarasota is an assisted living and memory care community in Sarasota, FL.

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  • Interior

    A cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed, featuring blue and white bedding, and a fish decoration on the wall.

  • Decor

    Indoor area with a barber shop and decorative plants.

  • Building

    A modern building with a car parked in front, surrounded by palm trees under a clear sky.

  • Bedroom

    A modern interior view featuring a bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen area with hardwood flooring.

  • Landscaping

    A modern luxury apartment complex featuring a swimming pool and outdoor patio area.

  • Fireplace

    A cozy outdoor patio setup featuring a round coffee table with snacks and wine glasses in front of a warm fireplace.

  • Outdoor

    An outdoor setup with a blue yoga mat and towel on a grassy surface.

  • Bathroom

    A well-organized, accessible bathroom with a shower and modern decor.

  • Swimming Pool

    A modern apartment complex featuring an outdoor pool with surrounding patio furniture.

4100 University Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34243

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.6 from 25 reviews
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Overall Review of Amira Choice Sarasota

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Memory care support stands out

Memory care residents are described as being closely monitored and supported by responsive staff.

Several residents and families specifically describe the memory care unit as attentive during day-to-day moments, including prompt help when an urgent dining incident occurred. Others highlight fast responses and calm, engaged support from memory care leadership and direct caregivers. Families also mention enrichment programs that help residents spend more time out of their rooms, and they describe smoother adjustment after moving into memory care.

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Dining gets frequent high praise

Dining is consistently described as high-quality and satisfying across meals.

Multiple reviews point to excellent meals and a dining room experience residents look forward to. A few comments also mention specific desserts and entrées being particularly good. Even when reviews focus on other topics, food quality and staff in the dining room still come up repeatedly, including during community events.

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Staff kindness and responsiveness

Staff are repeatedly described as kind, helpful, and quick to respond to needs.

Across reviews, residents and families describe staff members as extremely nice, friendly, and helpful, with care that feels well organized. Several families mention quick handling of questions, phone calls, and day-to-day concerns, and others specifically thank staff for making transitions easier. A number of comments also describe staff working hard and accommodating residents and families during changes in care needs.

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Activities keep residents engaged

Residents are described as staying engaged through regular activities and programming.

Reviews frequently mention organized activities, including workouts and resident enrichment that keeps people out of their rooms. Families also describe parties, celebrations, and community events as part of the day-to-day experience. Several comments tie these programs to improved mood and adjustment after moving, especially in memory care.

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Clean, well-kept facilities

The community is described as clean and well maintained.

Some reviewers specifically call out cleanliness and immaculate facilities, including the building overall. A few also connect the tidy environment with feeling comfortable and confident in the setting. Overall, these comments consistently reinforce that residents experience the community as kept up and orderly.

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Features

Housing

  • 140 resident community capacity 140 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Cafe Cafe
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Located close to restaurants Located close to restaurants
  • Located close to shopping centers Located close to shopping centers
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor patio Outdoor patio
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Pet friendly Pet friendly
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Spa Spa
  • Swimming pool Swimming pool
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Sarasota Bradenton International (4 miles away) Sarasota Bradenton International (4 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Preventative health screenings Preventative health screenings
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Skin Smart Dermatology (1.3 miles)
  • University Pediatrics (2 miles)
  • Florida Integrative Medical Center (2.1 miles)
  • Retina Care Consultants, P.A. (2.2 miles)
  • Lakewood Ranch Health: Leo Kao, MD (2.8 miles)
  • Vision Loss Center (2.8 miles)
  • North County Health Care Center (3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • University Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.8 miles)
  • Comfort IV Therapy (3.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • Sonic Drive-In (1.8 miles)
  • Ford's Garage Sarasota (1.9 miles)
  • Culver's (2 miles)
  • The Capital Grille (2 miles)
  • The Cheesecake Factory (2 miles)
  • Hob Nob 57 Tavern (2.6 miles)
  • First Watch (2.7 miles)

Parks

  • Nathan Benderson Park (2.2 miles)
  • Gillespie Park (4.2 miles)
  • Ringling Bayfront Park (4.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Church Of Hope (3.6 miles)
  • Living Lord Lutheran Church (4.5 miles)
  • St Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church (4.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) (4.1 miles)
  • TSA Pre-Check (4.1 miles)
  • Concourse B (4.1 miles)
  • Baggage Claim (4.2 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Hollywood - Sarasota (4.5 miles)

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