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Grand Living at Lakewood Ranch in Sarasota, FL

Grand Living at Lakewood Ranch is an assisted living and memory care community in Sarasota, FL.

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Grand Living at Lakewood Ranch in Sarasota, FL

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  • Interior

    A cozy and modern lounge area featuring comfortable seating, a stylish bar, and warm lighting.

  • Decor

    A beautifully designed restaurant interior featuring a scenic wall mural, elegant furnishings, and a cozy dining atmosphere.

  • Building

    A modern residential apartment building illuminated at dusk.

  • Architecture

    A modern apartment complex set to open soon, featuring landscaped surroundings and contemporary architecture.

  • Dining

    An elegantly designed dining room featuring plush seating and a warm color palette.

  • Landscaping

    A modern residential building showcasing elegant architecture and well-maintained landscaping during the evening.

  • Seating Area

    A beautifully designed lobby featuring elegant furniture and a patterned carpet, illuminated by warm lighting.

  • Lobby

    A warm and inviting reception area with a modern design, featuring a front desk and visitors engaging with staff.

  • Bookshelves

    A warm and inviting lounge space featuring elegant furnishings and a cozy atmosphere.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A modern gym setup featuring various exercise equipment and ample natural light.

7230 University Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34240

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4.6 from 28 reviews
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Overall Review of Grand Living at Lakewood Ranch

common 21 reviews mention this

Staff support feels personal

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as attentive, friendly, and easy to work with.

Many reviewers describe a consistently warm, responsive staff that shows up across day-to-day experiences and major transitions. Several mention staff professionalism on tours and during move-in coordination, including follow-ups and answering questions. Others highlight how staff members learn names and treat residents like part of the community, with help delivered when needed.

common 12 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

A full calendar of activities and events is a consistent reason families are pleased.

Reviews frequently point to a steady stream of scheduled activities and social events. Residents are described as having plenty to choose from, including exercise, games, concerts, holiday events, and resident and staff-led gatherings. Multiple reviewers also mention outings and an activities director who helps plan things like arts, gardening, and outings.

common 10 reviews mention this

Food quality is frequently praised

Food and dining experiences come up often, from lunches to everyday meals.

Dining is a recurring highlight, with reviewers describing the food as fresh and outstanding and praising both the menu variety and the dining room experience. Some mention a delicious lunch during the visit, and others talk about staff serving residents in a way that feels welcoming. There are also a few critical notes about meal plan fit and dinner expectations, so experiences may vary by what a household chooses.

  • A beautifully designed restaurant interior featuring a scenic wall mural, elegant furnishings, and a cozy dining atmosphere.
  • An elegantly designed dining room featuring plush seating and a warm color palette.
  • A modern dining interior with wooden furniture and a well-lit atmosphere.
common 10 reviews mention this

Well-kept, resort-like setting

Reviewers commonly describe the community as clean, attractive, and more like a hotel than a facility.

Several reviews focus on first impressions of the building and common areas, describing it as beautiful, upscale, and resort-like. Families also mention cleanliness and upkeep, including rooms being kept fresh and designed to feel less like a traditional nursing home. A few reviewers describe issues with apartment design or water and pests, but the more typical takeaway is that the environment feels well maintained.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Cost and connectivity have tradeoffs

A recurring caveat is that pricing feels high and some expectations—like dining plans or Wi-Fi—may not match.

Some reviewers call the community expensive and note that rent or charges can feel higher than competing options. There are also mentions of practical disappointments, including meal plan variety not matching preferences and dinner not meeting expectations. One reviewer specifically questions the quality of the satellite system for Wi-Fi and TV, suggesting connectivity can be a point of frustration.

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Features

Housing

  • 308 resident community capacity 308 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
  • 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
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Sarasota Bradenton International (10 miles away) Sarasota Bradenton International (10 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming

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

  • Lakewood Ranch OB/GYN (2.4 miles)
  • Silverstein Institute Lakewood Ranch (2.4 miles)
  • Jose A Tavarez MD (2.4 miles)
  • Okuhara Sheryl Do Lakewood Ranch Medical Group Bradenton (2.5 miles)
  • Lakewood Cardiovascular Consultants (2.6 miles)
  • Vision Loss Center (2.7 miles)
  • Lakewood Ranch Health: Leo Kao, MD (2.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Ed's Tavern (2.5 miles)
  • Pinchers (2.5 miles)
  • First Watch (2.9 miles)
  • Domino's Pizza (3.1 miles)
  • The Cheesecake Factory (3.5 miles)
  • The Capital Grille (3.6 miles)
  • Michelangelo Pizza (3.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (4 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.8 miles)
  • ATRIA Bread + Coffee (5.9 miles)
  • The Granary (6.5 miles)
  • First Watch #112 (6.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (2.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.1 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (3.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.1 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (5.3 miles)
  • Prime Pharmacy (5.8 miles)
  • Life Pharmacy (5.9 miles)

Parks

  • Nathan Benderson Park (3.6 miles)
  • James L. Patton Community Park (3.7 miles)
  • Bob Gardner Community Park (6.3 miles)
  • Urfer Family Park (7.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church (3.7 miles)
  • Living Lord Lutheran Church (3.8 miles)
  • Church Of Hope (3.9 miles)
  • Bayside Community Church (6 miles)
  • Sarasota Baptist Church (7.4 miles)

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