Sarasota National is a senior community in Venice, FL.
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23114 Copperleaf Drive, Venice, FL 34293
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
4.3 from 91 reviews
5 stars
70
4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
9
Overall Review of Sarasota National
common9 reviews mention this
Staff friendliness comes up often
Residents and visitors repeatedly describe helpful, kind staff.
Many reviewers call out staff members as friendly and accommodating, including compliments aimed at the clubhouse and on-site gate team. Several comments also mention smooth check-in or efficient starters, alongside positive impressions of how staff handled guests. A smaller set of reviews counters that with reports of rude or unprofessional interactions, but the overall pattern in the feedback is still frequently positive.
differentiator8 reviews mention this
Golf course condition is a highlight
The course condition and overall play experience are repeatedly praised.
Multiple reviews focus on course condition, describing greens and fairways as well maintained and in great shape. Reviewers also mention the course setup and challenges, including how fast or testing the round can feel. Some negative reviews talk about management and course pacing problems, but the condition-related praise shows up more than once.
common5 reviews mention this
Tiki bar and dining quality varies
Dining experiences range from delicious to sharply negative.
Several reviewers describe food from the tiki bar or clubhouse/grill as delicious and enjoyable, with compliments on service alongside the meals. Other reviews criticize dining sharply, including complaints about food quality and sanitation. Because both sides show up in the feedback, dining quality appears to depend on the experience at the time.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Gated security gets mixed reviews
Some reviews say security is inconsistent day to day.
One review highlights the community as private and secure, and another mentions a consistently helpful gate guard. However, a separate review questions whether the entrance is truly controlled during the day and suggests access procedures are not followed as expected. That mix makes the “gated” experience feel uneven across reviewers.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Costs and rates draw complaints
Reviewers sometimes describe pricing as disappointing or surprising.
At least a couple of reviews mention pricing concerns, including being charged full price despite problems during the round. Another comment references monthly HOA dues and frustration with how issues are handled after purchase. These complaints don’t appear everywhere, but they show up enough to be noticeable.
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Features
Housing
6 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Active Adult Communities (55+)
Amenities
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Care Services
Assistance with dressing
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Nearby Places of Interest
Places of Worship
Colonial Baptist Church Venice Fl (0.5 miles)
Lift Church (3 miles)
Church of the Nazarene (4.4 miles)
Emmanuel Lutheran Church (5.2 miles)
Pharmacies
Woods Pharmacy (1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
Walgreens (1.9 miles)
Winn-Dixie (2.5 miles)
Gulf Coast Scripts (2.7 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.7 miles)
Restaurants
Applebee's (1.3 miles)
Chili's Grill & Bar (1.4 miles)
McDonald's (1.5 miles)
Panda Express (1.7 miles)
Big Mike’s Pizza (3 miles)
Carrabba's Italian Grill (3.6 miles)
Bonefish Grill (4 miles)
Physicians
Gulf Coast Medical Group (1.9 miles)
David Yan, M.D., FACS (2 miles)
Gulf Coast Medical Group Women's Health & Wellness (2 miles)
Coast Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center-Dr. Greg Neily (2 miles)
Riverchase Dermatology (2.6 miles)
Conroy Richard A MD PA (2.7 miles)
Coast Dermatology (2.7 miles)
Hospitals
Center Of Surgical Excell (2 miles)
Rodriguez, Charles Venice Healthpark Surgery Center (2.7 miles)
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6 resident community capacity
Active Adult Communities (55+)
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Assistance with dressing
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Small, intimate assisted living offering meals, medication management, Wi?Fi, and dietary accommodations.
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