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Aviva in Sarasota, FL

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

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Aviva in Sarasota, FL

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1951 North Honore Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34235

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

4.1 from 34 reviews
5 stars
23
4 stars
4
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 stars
7

Overall Review of Aviva

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Medical care earns strong praise

Residents describe skilled care as highly competent and attentive.

Several residents and families specifically praise medical care across assisted living and skilled nursing, saying nurses and other clinicians are highly skilled and responsive. One review highlights end-of-life care as safe and dignified, while another describes quick access to nurses after a hospital transfer. A family member also credits a CNA with compassionate care during a swallowing and communication decline. Across these accounts, clinical support appears to be a key reason people feel their loved ones are in good hands.

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Staff responsiveness stands out

Many reviewers say the staff is caring and easy to reach.

Warmth and responsiveness show up repeatedly in the reviews, with multiple people describing staff as attentive, professional, and genuinely caring. Families mention feeling safe and supported shortly after move-in, and others say they never felt like staff were simply going through the motions. Reviews also point to consistent cleanliness and an accessible team, including nurses, aids, and social services. Even some broader comments about “great place” and “recommend” tie back to experiences with staff during care transitions.

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Dining is repeatedly praised

Food quality comes up often in reviews.

Residents and families mention the food as a positive part of daily life, including praise for meals in both the dining room and bistro setting. One review says a loved one has been complimentary of the food after moving into assisted living, while others call out a “great cook” and overall food satisfaction. Another review ties the community’s food to other positive amenities on site. Overall, dining appears to be a steady strength across experiences.

  • A modern, open-concept living and dining area featuring stylish furniture and neutral tones.
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Campus updates and pleasant spaces

Multiple reviews highlight updates and well-kept living spaces.

Several reviewers describe newer updates as appealing, including a refreshed pool area. Others mention spacious, beautiful apartments and a well-kept environment that feels pleasant and welcoming. One review also notes a family-like atmosphere and points to shared spaces such as a chapel. Taken together, the reviews suggest the physical setting and recent improvements matter for day-to-day comfort.

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Activities keep residents engaged

Reviews point to activities that help residents stay engaged.

Residents and families describe opportunities for engagement, including music events hosted for the broader community. Reviews also mention scheduled activities and a steady variety to keep people involved. One account highlights a chapel where residents and families can attend services together. Overall, reviews suggest the community offers more than just residential living.

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Some concerns about costs

A few reviews raise concerns about pricing.

While some reviewers say the community’s costs are in line with what you pay for, at least one review reports a significant rent increase that their family could not afford. Another review also complains about rates seen externally, describing it as a negative experience. The overall takeaway is that cost is a potential stress point for some families, even when others feel the value matches the price.

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Unprofessional conduct and bias concerns

Some reviews describe unprofessional behavior and discriminatory treatment.

A small set of reviews use strongly negative language about management conduct and employee attitudes. One account alleges racist treatment and inappropriate behavior toward a Black person, while another criticizes upper management as unprofessional. Another review simply urges people to avoid the facility, reinforcing the pattern of concern among these dissenting accounts. These issues appear in reviews independent of other positive experiences.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 52 resident community capacity 52 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • 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 (6 miles away) Sarasota Bradenton International (6 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement

Care Services

  • 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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

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

  • Golden Vision Eyecare (1.1 miles)
  • Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute - Sarasota Cattlemen (1.3 miles)
  • Skin Smart Dermatology (2.1 miles)
  • University Pediatrics (2.7 miles)
  • Jose A Tavarez MD (2.9 miles)
  • Lakewood Ranch Health: Leo Kao, MD (2.9 miles)
  • Vision Loss Center (2.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • Kacey's Seafood (1.3 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.3 miles)
  • Culver's (1.7 miles)
  • Ford's Garage Sarasota (1.9 miles)
  • The Capital Grille (2.2 miles)
  • The Cheesecake Factory (2.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Winn-Dixie (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.9 miles)
  • Prime Pharmacy (3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
  • Cooper Drug (3.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Church Of Hope (1.4 miles)
  • Church of the Palms (4.6 miles)

Parks

  • Nathan Benderson Park (1.7 miles)
  • Urfer Family Park (4 miles)
  • Gillespie Park (4.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.3 miles)
  • First Watch #112 (3.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.5 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Hollywood - Sarasota (4.2 miles)

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