Windmill Village North is an assisted living community in Sarasota, FL.
Information last verified:
4000 N Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, FL 34234
To contact a resident: (941) 355-6661
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Lot rent increases and fees are a recurring complaint from residents.
Multiple reviews say monthly rent or lot rent is significantly high compared with what they feel they receive. Several residents also mention rent increases year over year and describe additional costs such as fees tied to lease changes. A few reviews directly connect the rising costs to frustration about the overall value.
Residents describe serious problems with management.
Several reviews criticize management as unfriendly or difficult to work with when something needs attention. Some residents describe conflict over parking and towing, while others say they struggled to get repairs or help. There are also accounts of residents feeling unsafe or unsupported, including references to police being present.
Residents point to clean shared spaces like a clubhouse and pool.
A number of reviews mention that the community looks clean and that shared spaces are well kept. Residents specifically reference a clubhouse, a pool, and a workout area as standouts. One review also highlights a quiet feel after moving in, aligning with the positive comments about cleanliness.
Many residents describe the community as friendly.
Some reviews describe a welcoming atmosphere and friendly neighbors. Others praise attentive or helpful people, and several mention enjoying the community right after moving in. Even when broader experiences are mixed, these comments consistently center on the people residents interact with day to day.
Community events and activities get positive mentions.
Residents mention social events such as bingo and a dinner-and-dance, and one review highlights a July 4th party. These comments suggest the community offers regular opportunities for residents to interact. The reviews complement the listing’s emphasis on on-site activities.
Some reviews say upkeep and overall condition declined over time.
While there are also positive notes about newer or updated homes, multiple reviews describe the neighborhood looking rundown and being hard to maintain. One review mentions worsening conditions over the years alongside increasing lot rent, and another points to the need to demolish a unit to address the lease end process. There are also negative comments about pests.
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Assisted Living
Activities on-site
Devotional services off-site
Indoor common areas
Sarasota Bradenton International (3 miles away)
Ambulatory care
Diabetic care
Meals provided Activities on-site Devotional activities offsiteWindmill Village North is located at 4000 N Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, FL 34234 in Sarasota County, Florida
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