Aravilla Sarasota

  • 3251 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL 34231
  • (941) 444-9398
  • 4.3 ( 13 reviews )
  • Assisted Living and Memory Care
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  • All Inclusive Rent
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  • Assisted LivingStarting At:
    $5495/month
  • Memory CareStarting At:
    $6595/month
  • Room and housing options

    1-bedroom apartments

    2-bedroom apartments

    Companion Suites:We Offer Companion Suites

    Studio Apartments

    Housing Extra:Shared Living

  • Dining options

    In Room Kitchenette

    In Room Kitchens

    Dining Room Shared Meals

    Dining Extra:Chef Prepared Dining For Every Taste And Dietary Requirement, Accommodate Special Dietary Requirements And Requests Including American Staples And Down Home Comfort Favorites, Dining Options Include Gluten Free Options, Traditional American Fare, Le Cordon Bleu Trained Chefs With Mediterranean Diet Inspired Menus

  • Features

    Beauty Barber Shop

    Resident Transportation

    Garden And Patio

    Pool

  • Cleaning services

    Laundry For Linens

    Housekeeping

    Laundry For Clothing

  • Health services

    Medication Management

    Physical Therapy

    Nurse On Staff:Yes

Description

About This Community

Aravilla Sarasota is for seniors who want the freedom to live their lives as they wish, embracing health and pursuing their own versions of happiness each day. We create beautiful, safe, resort-like communities that feel like vacation destinations, and we treat our residents like special guests. More importantly, we care for them like family.

Unlike many other communities, Aravilla Sarasota is privately and locally owned, not part of a large, impersonal corporation. Our administrative management lives on site. That means our quality of care is personal and we follow our own evidence-based protocols that immediately meet the needs of the people who live here.

Live Life to the Fullest

Aravilla communities encourage residents to embrace their passions and explore new possibilities with an array of exciting and engaging programs. Our schedule is bursting with opportunities for cultural enrichment and personal growth. Residents enjoy daily live music. They can also take a spin around the floor with a Fred Astaire-style dance lesson, stay fit in a group exercise class, or go on one of our many excursions to local beaches, restaurants, sporting events, attractions and more. To wind down, our residents can relax with a book and refreshing beverage while enjoying the view of our beautiful courtyard garden.

Gourmet Dining with a Bounty of Options

Good food is the essence of good living. Aravilla’s team of Le Cordon Bleu-trained chefs handcrafts each meal using only the freshest and highest quality ingredients. Meals are served three times a day in a restaurant setting with beautiful table linens and place settings. With optimal health and happiness in mind, we’ve created a Mediterranean diet-inspired menu that’s designed to promote heart and brain health. Plenty of traditional staples are also available and our chefs can accommodate any personal preferences or dietary requirements, including gluten-free.

Aravilla Memory Care

Where Happiness Blooms

Aravilla Sarasota’s Memory Care community combines thoughtfully designed surroundings, stimulating activities and compassionate care, guided by the most recent breakthroughs in the understanding and treatment of Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. Our resort-style community caters to your loved one’s unique lifestyle, while offering all the amenities and services he or she needs to stay healthy, happy and carefree. From the moment you step inside our vibrant community, you’ll feel a joyful atmosphere and see residents engaged with life and one another.

Custom Living Personalized to Your Loved Ones Needs

We know that moving to a new home can be overwhelming. That’s why we pair your loved one with a personal welcome concierge on the day of his or her arrival. This specially trained expert serves as a constant companion for three eight-hour days. Our goal is to spend time listening to your loved one so we can gain an understanding of who he or she is as a person, and identify specific needs and create a customized care plan. The personal welcome concierge will also guide your loved one through the community, make introductions to new neighbors and staff, and make sure your love one feels at home.

Elegant Accommodations

Each of our luxurious residences was designed with your loved ones needs, comfort and convenience in mind. The spacious studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans all offer an intuitive flow, modern amenities, and intelligent features like keyless entry systems, zero thresholds and under-bed lighting to maximize his or her safety, independence and quality of life.

Compassionate and Professional Care

Aravilla feels like a resort community, but care is still the centerpiece. We offer a customized memory care plan based on your loved one’s current needs. If those needs should ever change, we’ll quickly adjust to accommodate them. In addition to a 24-hour nursing staff, we will arrange customized, individual therapies, including physical, speech, and occupational therapy. We even provide educational support and resources for our residents’ families.

Aravilla Assisted Living

Have Fun. Feel Good. Live Well.

Aravilla Assisted Living is a vibrant community with a luxurious, care-free lifestyle inspired by the way today’s seniors want to live. Here, you can enjoy the freedom of independent living, but with personalized assistance and a variety of specialized services delivered precisely according to your needs and desires. Amidst a lush, tropical backdrop, you will discover new dimensions of health and happiness created by our resort-style environment and your own personal lifestyle preferences. Come see our thoughtful community design and comfortable, modern accommodations. Taste our healthy, chef-prepared cuisine and learn about our holistic approach to care—all of which make Aravilla an innovative new model for the future of senior living.

Do What You Love

At Aravilla Assisted Living, you never need to sacrifice the things you enjoy most in life. You may even discover new passions! We encourage you to embrace your individualism with an activities schedule bustling with possibilities, from live music and entertainment daily to group exercise, art, and myriad enrichment classes that spark continued personal growth.

When you simply prefer to relax and savor the comforts of home, Aravilla is a peaceful and beautiful place to do so. Enjoy a book and refreshing beverage in your favorite space. Take your dog for a stroll. Your independence extends to any number of our community activities, a variety of dining options, a multitude of floor plans and residence styles, and much more. You’ll even be inspired to host your family and friends for frequent visits and special get-togethers.

Compassionate and Professional Care

Living at Aravilla Assisted Living is so much fun it’s easy to forget that we are a licensed assisted living community. However, it’s comforting to know that you will see the same friendly staff members each day. If ever your care requirements should change, so too will the care we provide. We make it easy for you to get the extra care you may need, whether temporary or permanent. In addition to having a 24-hour nursing staff, we will arrange for customized, individual therapies, such as physical, speech and occupational therapy. You will have ready access to the finest care and resources—even family support and education.

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4.3 ( 13 Reviews )
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leasarkis
February 05, 2022
This place is mismanaged and the staff to patient Ratio is very low residence wait forever for service in their rooms.
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Steve
November 23, 2021
My cousin found everyone in Aravilla Sarasota more than anxious to be helpful in both the move-in as well as adjusting to the facility. He particularly enjoyed that everyone was willing and anxious to help and volunteered to help in all aspects. The food is excellent and the service at the dining facility is more than adequate. He enjoys that it is much like going and eating at a restaurant, which gives the sense of you as an individual, not just a cog in the wheel. His room is generous in the amount of space that he needs for his everyday activities, particularly since he's wheelchair-bound for much of the time. The room is accessible to those who are in a wheelchair, as well as those who need a walker. He looks forward to engaging in some of the activities, as there seem to be activities most of the time that people can enjoy. He enjoyed being in the happy hour and he looks forward to using the swimming pool, even though he has oxygen demand, but the facility has said that can be accommodated. There are outdoor spaces that include a small lake with a walking path or strolling area, which he finds adequate and hopes to be able to use it. He's found that the facility is very willing to make adjustments in the rooms, too, like the height of the closet hangers or any adjustments to the rooms to accommodate the needs of the individual. He's grateful that people have offered to put together pieces of the furniture that he needs to install. So in general, maintenance has been very adaptable to all of his needs and responds rather quickly to any issues that have arisen.
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igottago
September 18, 2021
My dad moved in to Aravilla at the end of July 2021. At the time he had a multitude of physical ailments which made it difficult to move around. He was also in some pain. He had many doctors appointments and therapies coming in! Since that time his physicality has improved a great deal. I feel at this time he is getting used to the life style at Aravilla snd is liking it. The rooms are really nice. He has a living space, kitchenette and bedroom and very large walk in closet and bathroom. The view out his window is wonderful as it’s a water view and it’s what he’s used to. I think he’s very comfortable there. I spent a lot of time at Aravilla when he first moved in so had a lot of interactions with the staff as well as the residents. Everyone was extremely friendly and very willing to help ! Of course moving in the first place is a huge step for a 91 year old man , and it will and does take some time and patience for him and I would think anyone to get used to the new environment !! Given the fact that my father was not in the best of shape upon arrival at Aravilla he did not take advantage of the many wonderful activities offered at Aravilla. There is Happy Hour with live entertainment every day, there are activities going on all day in the main lobby, as well as weekly trips to different places in the community. I think my dad has started to take advantage of some of these activities as he feels better physically. When I came to look at Aravilla ( more than once) I was impressed by the fact that the residents were out and about. The lobby area was always crowded with people: taking part in Bingo or a word game or exercise class, or playing pool or reading the newspaper. It felt lively and the residents seemed happy!!
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ronhoff1012
September 17, 2021
All of the rooms(private and common areas) are beautiful and well maintained. The administrative staff is wonderful and outgoing. Nothing they won't do to be of assistance. My mom (93) loves the daily entertainment and activities as well as the inhouse beauty salon.
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Lisa
June 25, 2021
I thought that Aravilla Sarasota Assisted Living was really nice. The rooms were larger, the outside grounds were not as spacious as the other one I toured, but it still was very nice. The only reason why I would choose one over the other is the price. The other place was more affordable than Arabella. Everybody's very nice, the place was gorgeous, and it's clean. I like how the memory care facility is almost like a racetrack. It's kind of oval shaped, so when you're walking, it's almost like you're on a track so you know where you're going. They have a little porch in each one of the front doors, so it almost looks like you're going into their little house. It's really cute.
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Paul
June 22, 2021
My wife was admitted to Aravilla in April. I am very pleased here at Aravilla. My wife was very desponded at her other facility. She did not participate in any events, here at Aravilla my wife is never in her apartment. She is out all day long. Patricia was in a photo in their newsletter last month and she was painting a vase, she had the prettiest and best smile on. I have not seen that smile in years, I had the photo laminated to have it in my wallet to show off to all! Thank you Dawn and your staff for your professional care.
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Michele, Vera's daughter
I have nothing but the highest praise for Aravilla, its beautiful building and campus, and the loving caregivers, from the reception desk, to the nursing staff, to the wait staff, everyone one in between. Carol, the live-on-premises manager, cheerfully goes out of her way to accommodate residents' and families' requests. Mom moved here from a wonderful facility in NY, and our family was amazed that Aravilla was even better than Mom's place in NY (and much less expensive!). The facility is bright and cheerful, with a variety of activity areas including a sports bar, piano, 3 dining rooms, craft studio, hair and nail salon, pool, exercise room, small balconies overlooking the beautiful grounds, and several additional living room areas on each floor. Mom has a beautiful one bedroom apartment with high ceilings and large windows. Mom enjoys spending her time between activities relaxing on the large covered patio with comfortable furniture and even a summer kitchen. There are several garden areas which encourage residents to get exercise walking around the campus. The nursing staff is responsive, patient, and loving. Aravilla remains Covid free, and there is a very specific and well considered plan of action should anyone test positive. Aravilla deserves only the highest praise for the perfect balance of professionalism and loving care they provide.
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Carolann, Paul's daughter
Wow!!! Aravilla has remained Covid-19 Free since this unique situation came to "A Head", back in March, and Lock-Downs for Seniors (where my Father Lives"), have been followed very strictly (not to his apartment, but within the facility where residents continue to enjoy safe and happy activities). Routine Doctor appts &/or emergent care for residents are all in place via Covid-19 Free staff that transport to each and every appt..Aravilla staff are very vigilent about taking their senior residents to ALL scheduled appts..and the same Covid-19 free staff shop for the residents as needed because the routine shuttle service has been discontinued until the Governor indicates otherwise. Not one Covid-19 case at Aravilla with staff or the residents. This facility is like none I have ever experienced for a place for our Father to live. The staff are phenominal and Miss Carol C., Aravilla Sarasota Director, has truly gone above and beyond to ensure the health and welfare of both Residents and staff. If you are searching for a facility for a loved one, be it assisted or memory care, we cannot say enough about Aravilla, Sarasota - they care so much and no cases of Covid-19 to date with residents or staff. Thank You so much Miss Carol C. for doing an awesome job taking care of our Father during these really strange and unusual times. Oh yeah - one more thing..I failed to mention that Director C. lives at the facility (same floor my father resides on), so she can be available to all residents 24/7, as well as keep a watchful eye on ALL Operations..U GO GIRL!!!
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LisaSa
May 17, 2020
My mother is a resident at Aravilla Assisted Living. The facility is lovely with very spacious and well maintained apartments and outdoor spaces. Every member of the staff is caring and does their best to make sure that the residents are happy and well cared for. I have been very impressed with the way that Carol and the rest of the staff have helped my mother make the transition from her house to Aravilla. They have gone above and beyond. The daily activities are very engaging. Since the COVID-19 epidemic began they have done an outstanding job both protecting their residents and still keeping them engaged and entertained during the quarantine. I highly recommend Aravilla to any family looking for a senior living solution for their loved one.
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Susan Rauth
April 10, 2020
My mother is a current resident of Aravilla. I moved her to FL from NJ almost a year ago. She has lived in other assisted living facilities, so I can speak from experience that I have not found a more caring, beautiful, and comfortable place for my mother than what she has at Aravilla in Sarasota. The environment reminds me more of a resort than an assisted living facility. From the sports bar, the beautiful decor and dining rooms, the baby grand piano and the large screen TVs and granite counter tops, no detail was overlooked. My moms room is comfortable and includes a huge walk-in closet, pretty cabinets, and best of all, no key required to open the door. She just gets close to the door and it unlocks for her, making easy access for both her and her walker. The shower does not require stepping in/out, so safety and functionality were considered when this building was constructed. My mom’s favorite place to be is in the community room, where she sits with the other residents watching movies. I’m happy she ventures out of her room and sits with her new friends rather than staying in her room. She only started doing this at Aravilla. What I find most remarkable about Aravilla, however, is the staff. You can have a facility with all the modern bells a whistles, but without a staff that truly cared, it would just be another facility. I have met so many lovely and caring staff members over the past year. I am grateful to each and every one of them, especially during this very difficult period - Covid-19. Not only are they caring, but I know my mom could not be in a safer place than where she currently is. So thank you to each and every staff member for your vigilance and keeping our loved ones safe.
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DEL
November 01, 2019
Food: Very good however it is served institution style not restaurant style. There is inconsistency between the same dish time to time. And the menu doesn't describe the dish correctly. Staff: Very good but doesn't get the support and training it could have if part of a larger corp. Facilities: Very good, except it lacks a large meeting room. Value: Average since it probably has the highest prices in town. Activities: Average but was excellent until it changed Directors.
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DonnaGar
September 09, 2019
Aravilla is a friendly and helpful place to both the residents and their families. The staff goes out of their way to assist in so many ways. I stopped in, without an appointment, and was totally impressed as was my mother when she toured. The residents appear happy and well feed! The food is excellent and the dining areas are comfortable and attractive. I recommend you take a tour and see for yourself. I also appreciated the easy to understand terms and costs of securing a unit. My mother enjoys her unit and has an independent social life with all the activities that are offered.
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Lisa800
July 21, 2019
The sales team was aloof, and their interest in our family completely eroded once we told them my mom had received a diagnosis of dementia. Although we'd visited the community not once, but twice, no one ever had the decency to return our calls once it became clear my mom wouldn't qualify for assisted living. And while the latter space is quite nice, memory care is grim and depressing. Overall a seriously disappointing experience.
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