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Brookdale Deer Creek Sarasota

Brookdale Deer Creek Sarasota is a memory care community in Sarasota, FL.

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  • Interior

    A modern kitchen and dining area with stylish furniture and appliances.
  • Decor

    A cozy lobby area with seating and potted plants.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with comfortable seating and natural lighting.
  • Building

    A sunny day at a residential building with a driveway and well-maintained landscaping.
  • Architecture

    A modern residential building with a covered driveway, surrounded by well-maintained landscaping and a tall palm tree on a bright sunny day.
  • Windows

    A cozy living room with comfortable seating and ample natural light.
  • Dining

    A well-lit dining area with multiple tables and chairs, featuring elegant interior design.
  • Landscaping

    Beautiful home exterior with lush garden and patio.
  • Kitchen

    A modern, open-concept kitchen and dining area with blue cabinets and comfortable seating.
  • Lighting

    A modern dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, soft lighting, and artwork on the walls.
  • Cabinets

    A well-organized room with storage cabinets and a workbench.
  • Indoor Plants

    A bright and open dining area with tables and chairs under a skylight, featuring indoor plants and wood flooring.

8450 McIntosh Road, Sarasota, FL 34238

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4.5 from 62 reviews
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Brookdale Deer Creek Sarasota Costs & Pricing

Brookdale Deer Creek Sarasota offers a range of accommodations that reflect its commitment to quality care and comfort, with monthly costs for a semi-private room at $5,930 and a studio at $6,670. When compared to the average costs in Sarasota County, which stand at $3,456 for a semi-private room and $4,040 for a studio, it's clear that Brookdale positions itself as a premium option within the local market. Similarly, state averages reveal lower prices - $3,009 for a semi-private room and $3,823 for a studio across Florida. The higher costs at Brookdale Deer Creek Sarasota can be attributed to its comprehensive services and amenities tailored to enhance residents' well-being, making it an attractive choice for families seeking exceptional care in an engaging environment.

Floor plansBrookdale Deer Creek SarasotaSarasota CountyFlorida
Semi-Private$5,930$3,456$3,009
Studio$6,670$4,040$3,823

Overall Review of Brookdale Deer Creek Sarasota

common 31 reviews mention this

Staff kindness and attentiveness

Staff warmth and responsiveness are consistently described in reviews.

Many residents and families describe staff as kind, caring, and attentive, often highlighting friendliness, patience, and helpfulness during day-to-day needs. Several reviewers also say communication is strong—either being easy to reach, answering questions promptly, or keeping families informed. A few reviews raise concerns about staffing levels or basic follow-through, but even then some mention there are staff members doing their best.

common 17 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Daily activities and outings are a frequent theme in reviews.

Reviewers repeatedly mention that residents stay engaged through scheduled activities, games, music, and day trips or outings. Families describe seeing loved ones participate more than they would elsewhere, including spending time in communal spaces like a day room or atrium. The community also lists a wide range of on-site and community-sponsored programs, which aligns with the way residents describe being kept busy.

differentiator 10 reviews mention this

Memory care focus stands out

The community’s focus on memory care is a key part of the appeal.

Multiple reviewers specifically describe this as a memory-care environment and say the unit is devoted to dementia-related needs. Several families also mention the layout and design as part of that experience, including a home-like feel and clear line of sight. This is consistent with the community’s Memory Care care type and the dining and care support options geared toward cognitive needs and specialized programming.

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Meals are often praised

Dining quality comes up often, with many residents describing good meals.

Several reviews mention that the food tastes good, looks appetizing, and is enjoyable for residents. A number of families also tie mealtime to engagement, describing a dining experience that feels welcoming and part of the daily routine. The community also offers restaurant-style dining and meal programming for special diets, matching the diet-focused options mentioned in reviews.

  • A modern kitchen and dining area with stylish furniture and appliances.
  • A bright and open dining area with tables and chairs under a skylight, featuring indoor plants and wood flooring.
  • A well-lit dining area with multiple tables and chairs, featuring elegant interior design.
caveat 4 reviews mention this

Medication and hygiene concerns

A minority of reviews describe problems with medication and day-to-day care.

Some reviewers report lapses that affected medication handling, hygiene, or cleanliness—ranging from medication mix-ups to hygiene not meeting expectations. Others describe needing repeated complaints to improve basic care. While some residents say care is consistently good, these concerns are frequent enough in reviews to be worth considering alongside the facility’s stated support services.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Cost feels high for some families

Pricing is a recurring worry, especially when families can’t visit daily.

A few reviewers characterize the cost as high and connect value to whether family members can visit regularly. One review frames the experience as worthwhile when a loved one can be checked on each day, but not worth it otherwise. This aligns with the overall pricing position shown for studio and semi-private options, which are both above local and state benchmarks.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 38 resident community capacity 38 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • 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
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Sarasota Bradenton International (12 miles away) Sarasota Bradenton International (12 miles away)

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
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • 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
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Kosher Kosher
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Art classes Art classes
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • 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
  • Jewish services Jewish services
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Sarasota, Florida offers a convenient and diverse range of amenities for seniors looking to settle in the area. With several medical facilities nearby such as Gulf Coast Medical Group Urgent Care and Sarasota Family Medical Clinic, residents have easy access to healthcare services. Additionally, there are pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS within close proximity for medication needs. For leisure activities, there is AMC Sarasota 12 theater, various dining options like Jalisco Mexican Grill and Ophelia's on the Bay, as well as cafes including Starbucks and Panera Bread. The area also has parks such as Osprey Junction Trailhead and Oscar Scherer State Park for outdoor recreation. Places of worship like St Thomas More Catholic Church and Church of the Palms cater to spiritual needs. Overall, this area provides a balanced mix of essential services and recreational opportunities suitable for senior living.

Physicians

  • Gulf Coast Medical Group Urgent Care (0.5 miles)
  • Sterling Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, PA (0.7 miles)
  • Ramon E Colina (1.8 miles)
  • Milam Bogart Dermatology (2.2 miles)
  • Sarasota Family Medical Clinic (2.9 miles)
  • Dermatology of Coastal Sarasota (2.9 miles)
  • Sarasota Wellness MD, Dana Fabiani MD (3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Sarasota 12 (0.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Jalisco Mexican Grill (0.7 miles)
  • Linksters Taproom Sara (0.7 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (0.7 miles)
  • Wendy's (1.1 miles)
  • Ophelia's on the Bay (2 miles)
  • Mad Moe's Pub & Grill (2.2 miles)
  • Local Pizza (2.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.8 miles)
  • Munchies Cafe (2.9 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.9 miles)
  • First Watch #112 (5.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Homesights Consulting (1.9 miles)
  • All Children's Specialty Care of Sarasota (3.2 miles)
  • B And K Properties Of Sarasota (4.3 miles)

Parks

  • Osprey Junction Trailhead (2.6 miles)
  • Oscar Scherer State Park (4 miles)
  • Phillippi Estate Park (4.2 miles)
  • Urfer Family Park (4.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Thomas More Catholic Church (2.6 miles)
  • Church of the Palms (4.9 miles)
  • Sarasota Baptist Church (5.1 miles)

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