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Poet's Walk Sarasota

Poet's Walk Sarasota is an assisted living and memory care community in Sarasota, FL.

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  • Interior

    A well-lit dining area featuring multiple tables and chairs with a warm, inviting atmosphere.
  • Decor

    A clean and tidy bathroom featuring a toilet, sink, and stylish decor.
  • Living Room

    A modern living room with a fireplace and comfortable seating.
  • Building

    A modern building entrance with a covered driveway and landscaped surroundings.
  • Architecture

    A modern residential house with a landscaped driveway.
  • Bedroom

    A modern bedroom with striped bedding, decorated with contemporary furniture and plants.
  • Dining

    A spacious and modern dining area with elegant tables and chairs, featuring warm lighting and a welcoming atmosphere.
  • Landscaping

    A pathway leading to a building entrance, flanked by palm trees and featuring a pergola.
  • Kitchen

    A modern kitchen with white countertops and wood cabinetry, featuring pendant lighting and an open layout.
  • Lighting

    A spacious and elegantly furnished lobby with tables, chairs, and a chandelier.
  • Garden

    A sunny patio with a wooden pergola and comfortable seating surrounded by greenery.
  • Floor Plan

    A simple floor plan outline depicting room layouts and dimensions.
  • Patio

    A sunny backyard patio with comfortable seating and lush garden surroundings.
  • Bathroom

    A clean and organized bathroom with a sink, mirror, and shower area.

5851 North Honore Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34243

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

4.4 from 87 reviews
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Poet's Walk Sarasota Costs & Pricing

Poet's Walk Sarasota offers a range of monthly costs that are notably higher than both Sarasota County and the broader Florida state averages. For a semi-private room, residents can expect to pay $4,200, which exceeds the county average of $3,456 and the state average of $3,009. Studio accommodations at Poet's Walk are priced at $5,400, surpassing both local and state benchmarks - $4,040 for Sarasota County and $3,823 for Florida. Additionally, the cost for a one-bedroom unit stands at $6,400, significantly above the county's average of $4,288 and Florida's average of $3,864. While these prices reflect an upscale living experience catering to specific needs and preferences within assisted living settings, they do place Poet's Walk on the higher end of the market compared to its geographical counterparts.

Floor plansPoet's Walk SarasotaSarasota CountyFlorida
Semi-Private$4,200$3,456$3,009
Studio$5,400$4,040$3,823
1 Bedroom$6,400$4,288$3,864

Overall Review of Poet's Walk Sarasota

common 6 reviews mention this

Food quality and healthy menus

Food receives consistent praise for taste and nutrition.

Multiple residents and family members describe the meals as tasty, healthy, and something residents look forward to. Several also highlight the menus being well prepared, with one resident specifically connecting meal times to positive engagement. There’s also a more mixed note about billing communications, but even that reviewer still said the food offered variety.

  • A well-lit dining area featuring multiple tables and chairs with a warm, inviting atmosphere.
  • A spacious and modern dining area with elegant tables and chairs, featuring warm lighting and a welcoming atmosphere.
common 5 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents are kept busy with frequent activities.

Reviews repeatedly point to an active routine that goes beyond passive time, including planned events, outings, and scheduled day-to-day programs. Several people specifically call out the activities team and the difference it made for participation, including one family member who credits an activities director by name. Even when a reviewer is cautious about overall care, they still describe activities as a relative positive.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Dining and care both have tradeoffs

Some reviewers describe lapses in day-to-day care.

A small group of reviews raise concerns about consistent care, describing residents being left alone, not assisted with meals, or not receiving help with basic hygiene. One reviewer also reports medication errors and an incomplete plan of care, which led them to move a loved one out. Another says their loved one’s care declined over time, with care described as neglectful or untrained. These concerns stand in contrast to the many reviews praising staff attention, so it’s worth asking how the community handles supervision and hands-on support for higher-need residents.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Communication and billing can slip

Families mention delays in answers and billing clarity.

Two reviews mention difficulties getting timely follow-up after questions were raised. One reviewer describes unanswered or slow-to-be-answered billing questions, while another says the front office was responsive before moving in but less available after the resident moved out. If you’re considering Poet’s Walk, it may help to confirm how billing updates and family check-ins are handled in practice.

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Features

Housing

  • 68 resident community capacity 68 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Continuing learning programs Continuing learning programs
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • 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
  • 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
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Organic Organic
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs

Activities

  • Art classes Art classes
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Jewish services Jewish services
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Visiting Rabbi Visiting Rabbi
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest

Nearby Places of Interest

This area of Sarasota, Florida offers a variety of medical services including dermatology, pediatrics, cardiology, ophthalmology, and general practice physicians within a short distance. There are also nearby pharmacies for convenient access to medications and healthcare products. For leisure activities, there are several cafes and restaurants to enjoy dining out with family or friends. Parks such as Nathan Benderson Park provide opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. Additionally, there are places of worship within the community for spiritual fulfillment. The proximity to the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport makes travel convenient for visiting loved ones or exploring new destinations. Overall, this area provides a mix of healthcare services, dining options, recreational activities, and transportation accessibility suitable for senior living in Sarasota.

Physicians

  • Skin Smart Dermatology (0.2 miles)
  • University Pediatrics (0.8 miles)
  • Lakewood Ranch Health: Leo Kao, MD (1.5 miles)
  • Vision Loss Center (1.5 miles)
  • Lakewood Cardiovascular Consultants (1.6 miles)
  • Jose A Tavarez MD (1.7 miles)
  • Silverstein Institute Lakewood Ranch (1.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (3.3 miles)
  • University Pharmacy (3.6 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (4.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (5 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Ford's Garage Sarasota (0.5 miles)
  • The Capital Grille (0.6 miles)
  • The Cheesecake Factory (0.6 miles)
  • First Watch (1.3 miles)
  • Pinchers (1.9 miles)
  • Ed's Tavern (1.9 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (3.2 miles)

Parks

  • Nathan Benderson Park (0.9 miles)
  • James L. Patton Community Park (4.9 miles)
  • Gillespie Park (5.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Church Of Hope (2.6 miles)
  • Living Lord Lutheran Church (3.8 miles)
  • St Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church (3.8 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Hollywood - Sarasota (5.3 miles)

Transportation

  • Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) (5.5 miles)
  • TSA Pre-Check (5.6 miles)
  • Concourse B (5.6 miles)
  • Baggage Claim (5.6 miles)

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