The Fountains of Hope is a senior living community located in Sarasota, Florida, offering a spectrum of care options including assisted living, independent living, memory care, and general senior living. The facility opened in late 2023 and provides a faith-based environment designed to support both the physical and emotional well-being of its residents. The campus is structured to assist older adults with various levels of independence and care needs, with particular focus on providing specialized support for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
Care and medical support at The Fountains of Hope includes 24-hour staff availability, medication management, diabetes care, and access to therapy rooms. The community offers incontinence care, ambulatory assistance, and full support with activities of daily living such as bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. The memory care program operates within a secured, purpose-built environment specifically designed to mitigate confusion and wandering, featuring indoor and outdoor walking paths and amenities intended to accommodate cognitive impairments. Massage therapy and barber/beauty salon services contribute to daily wellness. The facility is staffed by care professionals who are able to serve English- and Spanish-speaking residents, and it promotes social engagement through a variety of resident clubs and community programs, including yoga and chair yoga.
The Fountains of Hope provides complimentary transportation for both medical and non-medical appointments and errands, subject to availability, to support resident mobility and ensure access to essential services in the Sarasota area.
Reviews from residents and families describe a community that is clean and generally welcoming, with many highlighting caring staff and positive improvements in resident well-being. Communication is often noted as strong, with attentive aides recognized for quality support and fostering peace of mind. However, there are reported issues including high staff turnover, inconsistencies in management, shifting administrative policies, and occasional lapses in care or emergency preparedness—especially in memory care. Experiences of residents and families can vary depending on staffing and management at the time, with some citing strong satisfaction and others expressing concerns about transparency and operational reliability.
Costs at this community start at $3,850 and range up to $5,700. The average price in the community is $4,025, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,045. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
