A Liana of Sarasota complaint was substantiated during a 2025 investigation conducted by Florida officials with the Agency for Health Care Administration. Liana of Sarasota is a for-profit 54-bed assisted living facility located at 2630 University Parkway, Sarasota, Florida 34243.
One of the most important duties that an assisted living facility has in Florida is to ensure that every resident is both appropriate for admission into the facility and that they remain appropriate for continued residency in an ALF environment throughout their stay. Whether due to aging, the worsening of a medical condition, or a gradual general physical or mental decline, the care level needs of residents frequently increase from the time of the initial admission to a facility. If these increased needs go unassessed and undetected, the resident may suffer harm as a result. Accordingly, if a resident suffers a significant change in their condition during their residency, Florida law requires that the ALF have their health assessment updated by a physician or nurse practioner to ensure that they they remain appropriate for continued residency. This information must be updated and documented on a form known as the Resident Health Assessment Form 1823.
Liana of Sarasota Complaint Leads to Identification of Two Violations, Bringing Total to 6 Deficiencies Cited in 2025
Florida investigators reviewed records and interviewed staff members upon arrival at Liana of Sarasota. They determined that requirements under Florida law were not met because Liana of Sarasota “failed to ensure and maintain documentation of updated Resident Health Assessment Form 1823 after a significant change in condition for residents deemed as an Elopement risk, as part of the continued residency for 4 (Residents #1, #5, #6, #7) of 4 residents reviewed. During the investigation, a staff member admitted that “resident #1 eloped a couple months ago.” The State of Florida cited the facility with a Class III deficiency for this violation.
Additionally, Liana of Sarasota was also cited for failing to meet elopement standards set forth under Florida law, another Class III deficiency. These citations brought the total number of violations cited against the ALF in 2025 to six (6). As discussed below, this is not the first time the ALF has had issues with meeting elopement standards. It will be interesting to see if the State of Florida seeks to impose a fine as a result of this 2025 investigation. The complete history of complaints, administrative lawsuits, investigations and deficiencies cited against Liana of Sarasota may be reviewed on the Agency’s website here: https://tinyurl.com/4bteabxh
Liana of Sarasota Lawsuits Raise Financial Questions
A Liana of Sarasota lawsuit filed last year was settled by the assisted living facility in 2025. The lawsuit was filed against the company that operates Liana of Sarasota (Sarasota Memory Care, LLC) and sought damages for breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
In the lawsuit, a Pennsylvania company alleged that Liana of Sarasota entered into a “Dining Fixed and Variable Service Agreement” to provide dining services to residents at the ALF. This company further alleged that “Liana of Sarasota failed to pay for services provided from November 28, 2023 through April 30, 2024.” The company claimed that Liana of Sarasota owed it a total of $53,521.10 for the dining services provided in addition to late fees, interest, attorney fees and costs. A review of public records reveals that other lawsuits have been filed against Sarasota Memory Care, LLC, including one alleging a breach of a contract entered into between the owner and a management company engaged to manage the assisted living facility.
The State of Florida previously filed a type of legal action or lawsuit known as an administrative complaint against the company that does business as Liana of Sarasota. The complaint sought to impose fines against the ALF for violations discovered during a complaint investigation. At that time, Florida investigators concluded that Liana of Sarasota “failed to provide care and services appropriate to the needs of residents including, but not limited to, the failure to monitor its residents and maintain a general awareness of the residents’ whereabouts.” The State of Florida imposed a $5,500.00 fine against the corporate operator of Liana of Sarasota as a result of the violations associated with this investigation.
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Questions and concerns may arise when a loved one becomes a resident of an assisted living facility or nursing home. If you have concerns for the safety, care or treatment of a resident, please feel free to call me for a confidential, free consultation at (941) 485-7600. James Keim, Sarasota Elder Abuse Lawyer.
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