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Learn moreThe Alloro at University Groves
4.6 (11 reviews)Sarasota, FL
Independent Living in Sarasota, with spaces to feel at home and support for your next chapter.
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The Alloro at University Groves in Sarasota, Florida, is an independent-living community described for adults age 55 and older. Its one- and two-bedroom apartments have full kitchens with granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances and quality cabinetry. Listed interior details include nine-foot ceilings, task lighting, luxury vinyl plank floors and ceramic-tile bathrooms; some bathrooms have double-bowl vanities. Apartments also have screened patios or balconies with sliding glass doors, and in-unit washers and dryers are listed for some or all homes. Air conditioning, ceiling fans and high-speed internet are among the other noted features.
Shared spaces include a lounge, community rooms, a game room, an arts or activity room and a TV lounge. Other listed indoor areas and amenities include a library, business room, movie or theater room, billiards, a piano or organ, fitness center, swimming pool and hot tub. Locker rooms are associated with the pool. Outdoors, residents can use common patios with seating, fire pits and barbecue grills, as well as an outdoor kitchen or pavilion. Pickleball and bocce courts, walking paths, garden areas and a dog park are also listed. The shared-property listings also mention elevators, locked mailboxes, guest suites and a central fireplace, plus a poolside clubhouse and raised garden beds. Scheduled daily activities, music programs and resident-run activities are also listed.
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Dining options include a dining room, café or bistro, and coffee and breakfast bar. Community listings describe restaurant-style dining, meal preparation and service, a professional chef, choice menus, and vegetarian and special-diet options. Private dining, a grill and all-day dining are also noted. These are listed dining features; the available information does not specify which meals or options are included for every resident.
Activity listings cover creative, educational and social interests. Residents may find art and cooking classes, gardening, educational programs, brain-fitness activities and current-events discussions. Social events include live music and performances, dances, karaoke, movie nights, holiday and birthday gatherings, happy hours, trivia, wine tasting, book club, bridge and card games. Fitness and recreation listings include stretching, water aerobics, yoga or chair yoga, and outdoor programs; day trips are also noted.
Transportation is listed for local shopping, grocery, retail and dining trips. The community is just off University Parkway, with access to I-75 and nearby shopping, dining and grocery options. One listing reports 201 on-site parking spaces, with covered and uncovered options. Cats and dogs are permitted; a listing specifies up to two of each per apartment, with a 35-pound weight limit. Other community service listings include housekeeping, maintenance, laundry or dry-cleaning service, concierge service and move-in coordination. Service listings also include an emergency alert system, family support services and most utilities. The community is described as independent living, rather than assisted living or memory care.
- Starting at
- $3,382/mo
- Care options
- 1 available
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- Community reviews
- 11
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“All around it is a friendly clean with a reasonable price. I can say I have 2 bedroom 2 bath. The Apt is quite large. The price is fair.”
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Pricing & residences
Monthly rates starting at
$3,382 / month
Rates and availability can change. Ask the community for a personalized quote and details about included services.
| Residence | Monthly rate |
|---|---|
| Shared room | $3,382 |
| One bedroom | $4,058 |
Resident & family reviews
4.6 · 11 reviewsAll around it is a friendly clean with a reasonable price. I can say I have 2 bedroom 2 bath. The Apt is quite large. The price is fair.
The Alloro at University Groves is new and modern. It is great. Everybody is over 55. However, it is just too expensive. On the plus side, they have kitchens with high-quality appliances than most rentals. They have very nice hallways. They have storage space in the apartments, which is very good. They have a decent gym and a big enough pool where you can do laps. It was clean. The spaces were small for their units, but the staff was great. It was a beautiful building.
I think it's helpful to know that you are only paying for breakfast with your rent. There are many options for rooms/amenities.
More recent reviews
I toured The Alloro at University Groves, and it was like being in a club. It was awesome. They have a swimming pool. They were very friendly. It's just very nice and very comfortable. The space was small, but adequate and very clean. The staff was very polite and knowledgeable. The food was fantastic.
Highly recommend Alloro for very independent and active seniors that are 55 and older. It is expensive, but they offer very high quality apartments. The meals are limited, but overall I would highly recommend this community.
The staff is friendly and helpful. Maintenance is efficient. The move in process is easy, as long as they know when they know the date. I would highly recommend this facility to others. This is an independent living complex.
In all categories that are listed, I would give The Alloro a 4+. What our family likes the most about the community is the modernization of the entire development and the activities. We would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones.
I've moved into The Alloro at University Groves. It's been great so far. I like that it's brand new and it's very close to my son. This is not a care facility. It's a 55 and over. We have pickleball, bocce, and a nice big swimming pool. There's a whole bunch of other things. We have get-togethers and wine in the evenings. It's like living in a kind of fancy apartment building. They have breakfast and it's free for residents Monday through Friday. If you want to be there for dinner, you can sign up. It's not free. You pay for it. It's like going to a restaurant, but that's available as well as the bistro for lunch. If you want to eat out, you can eat out. If you want to eat in, you can do that, too. The food is good, but we have a full-sized kitchen in every apartment. It's like being home. There are two buildings, and the activities are sort of in the middle. The staff is excellent.
What families highlight
- New, modern construction and high-end finishes
- Resort-style amenities (large pool, gym, pickleball, bocce)
- Full-sized kitchens with high-quality appliances
- Inclusive weekday breakfast and on-site bistro lunch
- Varied social programming (wine evenings, weekly happy hours, events)
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