Nursing Homes in Sarasota, FL.

PINES OF SARASOTA

1501 N ORANGE AVE, SARASOTA, FL 34236

PINES OF SARASOTA brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (5.0/5), above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), low staff turnover (39%), and no federal fines on record — Palmelle trust score 100/100.

SARASOTA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER

1524 EAST AVENUE SOUTH, SARASOTA, FL 34239

Hmm. SARASOTA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER has a critical flag: cms has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. Palmelle trust score is 0/100. To be fair: above-average staffing (4.0/5). Worth asking: CMS has designated this facility as a Special Focus Facility (SFF Candidate). This designation is given to nursing homes with a history of serious quality problems. Only the worst performers in the country receive this designation. Worth asking: Long-stay antianxiety / sleep medication rate is 27%. This category often shifts up when antipsychotic prescribing is restricted — different drug class, same effect on the resident. Worth asking the facility's prescribing rate for both classes side by side. Dig into the full report before visiting.

BIRCHWOOD HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER

3250 12TH ST, SARASOTA, FL 34237

Decent. BIRCHWOOD HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER brings high quality measure scores (4.0/5) — Palmelle trust score 33/100. There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly. Worth asking: Falls with major injury rate is 7.2% — above the national median of about 3%. A spike usually means call lights aren't getting answered fast enough or the facility is short on aides during transfer-heavy hours like mealtimes. Worth asking how long the call-light response window is during evening shifts. Worth asking: Unplanned weight loss rate is 12.3% — above the national median of about 6%. In long-stay facilities this is almost always a feeding-assistance failure: residents who need help eating aren't getting it, especially at dinner when staffing thins. Worth asking how dinner-hour staffing compares to lunch.

SIESTA KEY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER

4602 NORTHGATE COURT, SARASOTA, FL 34234

Decent. SIESTA KEY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER brings above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (4.0/5), and 0.67 RN hours per resident daily — Palmelle trust score 41/100. There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly. Worth asking: Falls with major injury rate is 7.4% — above the national median of about 3%. A spike usually means call lights aren't getting answered fast enough or the facility is short on aides during transfer-heavy hours like mealtimes. Worth asking how long the call-light response window is during evening shifts. Worth asking: Unplanned weight loss rate is 9.7% — above the national median of about 6%. In long-stay facilities this is almost always a feeding-assistance failure: residents who need help eating aren't getting it, especially at dinner when staffing thins. Worth asking how dinner-hour staffing compares to lunch.

AVIATA AT BENEVA

741 SOUTH BENEVA ROAD, SARASOTA, FL 34232

Hmm. AVIATA AT BENEVA has a critical flag: cms has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. Palmelle trust score is 0/100. To be fair: high quality measure scores (4.0/5). Worth asking: CMS has designated this facility as a Special Focus Facility (SFF Candidate). This designation is given to nursing homes with a history of serious quality problems. Only the worst performers in the country receive this designation. Worth asking: Long-stay antipsychotic rate is just 7% — well below the national median of about 14%. This facility is treating behavior and dementia symptoms with engagement, environmental design, and personalized routines instead of prescriptions. That's hard to do and rare to find. Dig into the full report before visiting.

CREEKSIDE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER

5511 SWIFT ROAD, SARASOTA, FL 34231

CREEKSIDE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER brings high quality measure scores (4.0/5), and no federal fines on record — Palmelle trust score 60/100.

SPRINGS AT LAKE POINTE WOODS

3280 LAKE POINTE BLVD, SARASOTA, FL 34231

Hmm. SPRINGS AT LAKE POINTE WOODS has a critical flag: cms has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. Palmelle trust score is 0/100. To be fair: high quality measure scores (5.0/5). Worth asking: Unplanned weight loss rate is 12.2% — above the national median of about 6%. In long-stay facilities this is almost always a feeding-assistance failure: residents who need help eating aren't getting it, especially at dinner when staffing thins. Worth asking how dinner-hour staffing compares to lunch. Worth asking: Long-stay antipsychotic rate is just 5% — well below the national median of about 14%. This facility is treating behavior and dementia symptoms with engagement, environmental design, and personalized routines instead of prescriptions. That's hard to do and rare to find. Dig into the full report before visiting.

SARASOTA MEMORIAL NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER

5640 RAND BLVD, SARASOTA, FL 34238

SARASOTA MEMORIAL NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), above-average staffing (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 1.18 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (8%), and no federal fines on record — Palmelle trust score 92/100.

Vivo Healthcare Meadows

5157 PARK CLUB DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL 34235

Decent. Vivo Healthcare Meadows brings high quality measure scores (4.0/5) — Palmelle trust score 33/100. There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly. Worth asking: Unplanned weight loss rate is 10.1% — above the national median of about 6%. In long-stay facilities this is almost always a feeding-assistance failure: residents who need help eating aren't getting it, especially at dinner when staffing thins. Worth asking how dinner-hour staffing compares to lunch.

INDIAN BEACH NURSING AND REHAB CENTER

1755 18TH ST, SARASOTA, FL 34230

Hmm. INDIAN BEACH NURSING AND REHAB CENTER has a critical flag: cms has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. Palmelle trust score is 0/100. To be fair: above-average staffing (5.0/5). Worth asking: CMS has designated this facility as a Special Focus Facility (SFF Candidate). This designation is given to nursing homes with a history of serious quality problems. Only the worst performers in the country receive this designation. Worth asking: Long-stay antianxiety / sleep medication rate is 39%. This category often shifts up when antipsychotic prescribing is restricted — different drug class, same effect on the resident. Worth asking the facility's prescribing rate for both classes side by side. Worth asking: Long-stay depressive-symptoms rate is 17.5% — above the national median of about 10%. Often indicates residents are alone in rooms with no activities program or social engagement. Pairs with mobility decline. Worth asking how many group activities residents actually attend per week. Worth asking: Pressure ulcer rate is 2.6% — under half the national median. Means the floor staff are repositioning residents on schedule and catching skin breakdown early. Hands-on attention shows up in this number. Worth asking: Registered nurse coverage is 1.00 hours per resident per day — well above the recommended minimum of 0.75 and on par with high-end facilities. More RN time means complex medical changes get caught before they become emergency room trips. Dig into the full report before visiting.

PLYMOUTH HARBOR INCORPORATED

700 JOHN RINGLING BLVD, SARASOTA, FL 34236

PLYMOUTH HARBOR INCORPORATED brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 0.97 RN hours per resident daily, and no federal fines on record — Palmelle trust score 86/100.

CRESCENT HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER

5401 SAWYER RD, SARASOTA, FL 34233

Decent. CRESCENT HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER brings high quality measure scores (4.0/5) — Palmelle trust score 25/100. There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly. Worth asking: Falls with major injury rate is 5.2% — above the national median of about 3%. A spike usually means call lights aren't getting answered fast enough or the facility is short on aides during transfer-heavy hours like mealtimes. Worth asking how long the call-light response window is during evening shifts. Worth asking: Unplanned weight loss rate is 14.7% — above the national median of about 6%. In long-stay facilities this is almost always a feeding-assistance failure: residents who need help eating aren't getting it, especially at dinner when staffing thins. Worth asking how dinner-hour staffing compares to lunch.

HARBORVIEW SARASOTA

4783 FRUITVILLE ROAD, SARASOTA, FL 34232

Hmm. HARBORVIEW SARASOTA has a critical flag: cms has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. Palmelle trust score is 10/100. To be fair: 0.65 RN hours per resident daily. Worth asking: Mobility-decline rate is 25.6% — meaning that share of long-stay residents lost ability to move between measurements (above the national median of about 17%). High decline suggests no PT/OT program or no daily walking — residents are being allowed to become bed-bound. Worth asking what the rehab and activities calendar actually looks like. Worth asking: Long-stay antipsychotic rate is just 1% — well below the national median of about 14%. This facility is treating behavior and dementia symptoms with engagement, environmental design, and personalized routines instead of prescriptions. That's hard to do and rare to find. Worth asking: Pressure ulcer rate is 2.4% — under half the national median. Means the floor staff are repositioning residents on schedule and catching skin breakdown early. Hands-on attention shows up in this number. Dig into the full report before visiting.

BROOKDALE PALMER RANCH SNF

5111 PALMER RANCH PARKWAY, SARASOTA, FL 34238

Hmm. BROOKDALE PALMER RANCH SNF has a critical flag: cms has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. Palmelle trust score is 16/100. To be fair: above-average staffing (4.0/5). Worth asking: Mobility-decline rate is 22.9% — meaning that share of long-stay residents lost ability to move between measurements (above the national median of about 17%). High decline suggests no PT/OT program or no daily walking — residents are being allowed to become bed-bound. Worth asking what the rehab and activities calendar actually looks like. Worth asking: Long-stay antipsychotic rate is just 5% — well below the national median of about 14%. This facility is treating behavior and dementia symptoms with engagement, environmental design, and personalized routines instead of prescriptions. That's hard to do and rare to find. Worth asking: Registered nurse coverage is 1.23 hours per resident per day — well above the recommended minimum of 0.75 and on par with high-end facilities. More RN time means complex medical changes get caught before they become emergency room trips. Dig into the full report before visiting.

LIFE CARE CENTER OF SARASOTA

8104 TUTTLE AVE, SARASOTA, FL 34243

LIFE CARE CENTER OF SARASOTA brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, high quality measure scores (5.0/5), and no federal fines on record — Palmelle trust score 78/100.

AVIATA AT SARASOTA

1507 S TUTTLE AVE, SARASOTA, FL 34239

Decent. AVIATA AT SARASOTA brings high quality measure scores (4.0/5) — Palmelle trust score 8/100. There are 5 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly. Worth asking: Long-stay antianxiety / sleep medication rate is 30%. This category often shifts up when antipsychotic prescribing is restricted — different drug class, same effect on the resident. Worth asking the facility's prescribing rate for both classes side by side. Worth asking: Long-stay antipsychotic rate is just 8% — well below the national median of about 14%. This facility is treating behavior and dementia symptoms with engagement, environmental design, and personalized routines instead of prescriptions. That's hard to do and rare to find. Worth asking: Falls with major injury rate is 1.5% — well below the national median. Call lights are getting answered fast and aides are present during transfer-heavy hours. This is a hard number to keep low.

INN AT SARASOTA BAY CLUB

1303 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, SARASOTA, FL 34236

INN AT SARASOTA BAY CLUB brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, above-average staffing (5.0/5), 0.98 RN hours per resident daily, and no federal fines on record — Palmelle trust score 60/100. Worth a closer look: this facility reports 5.

SUNNYSIDE NURSING HOME

5201 BAHIA VISTA STREET, SARASOTA, FL 34232

SUNNYSIDE NURSING HOME brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), above-average staffing (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 0.95 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (20%), and no federal fines on record — Palmelle trust score 92/100.

GLENRIDGE ON PALMER RANCH INC.

7333 SCOTLAND WAY, SARASOTA, FL 34238

GLENRIDGE ON PALMER RANCH INC. brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (5.0/5), above-average staffing (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 1.24 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (18%), and no federal fines on record — Palmelle trust score 100/100.

BAY VILLAGE OF SARASOTA

8400 VAMO ROAD, SARASOTA, FL 34231

BAY VILLAGE OF SARASOTA brings above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (4.0/5), 0.82 RN hours per resident daily, and no federal fines on record — Palmelle trust score 73/100.

BENDERSON FAMILY SKILLED NURSING AND REHAB CENTER

1959 N HONORE AVE, SARASOTA, FL 34235

BENDERSON FAMILY SKILLED NURSING AND REHAB CENTER brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (5.0/5), above-average staffing (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (4.0/5), 0.82 RN hours per resident daily, and no federal fines on record — Palmelle trust score 89/100.

HAWTHORNE CENTER FOR REHAB & HEALING OF SARASOTA

5381 DESOTO ROAD, SARASOTA, FL 34235

Decent. HAWTHORNE CENTER FOR REHAB & HEALING OF SARASOTA brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 0.64 RN hours per resident daily, and low staff turnover (29%) — Palmelle trust score 69/100. There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly. Worth asking: This facility has received 1 federal fine(s) but still shows a 5.0-star overall rating. Federal penalties are serious — they indicate violations found during inspections. A high rating alongside recent penalties warrants extra scrutiny. Worth asking: Falls with major injury rate is 6.3% — above the national median of about 3%. A spike usually means call lights aren't getting answered fast enough or the facility is short on aides during transfer-heavy hours like mealtimes. Worth asking how long the call-light response window is during evening shifts. Worth asking: Unplanned weight loss rate is 9.4% — above the national median of about 6%. In long-stay facilities this is almost always a feeding-assistance failure: residents who need help eating aren't getting it, especially at dinner when staffing thins. Worth asking how dinner-hour staffing compares to lunch. Worth asking: Long-stay antipsychotic rate is just 4% — well below the national median of about 14%. This facility is treating behavior and dementia symptoms with engagement, environmental design, and personalized routines instead of prescriptions. That's hard to do and rare to find. Worth asking: Pressure ulcer rate is 1.8% — under half the national median. Means the floor staff are repositioning residents on schedule and catching skin breakdown early. Hands-on attention shows up in this number. Worth asking: Annual nursing staff turnover is 29% — well below the industry average of 50-60%. The same caregivers are coming back week after week, which means residents see familiar faces who know their preferences and history. Continuity of care is one of the biggest invisible quality signals.

SARASOTA POINT REHABILITATION CENTER

2600 COURTLAND STREET, SARASOTA, FL 34237

SARASOTA POINT REHABILITATION CENTER brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 0.80 RN hours per resident daily, and no federal fines on record — Palmelle trust score 78/100.

1507 SOUTH TUTTLE AVENUE OPERATIONS LLC

1507 S TUTTLE AVE, SARASOTA, FL 34239

4602 NORTHGATE COURT LLC

4602 NORTHGATE CT, SARASOTA, FL 34234

SUNRISE COMMUNITY, INC.

1950 COUNTRY MEADOWS CIR, SARASOTA, FL 34235

1755 GOLDEN LLC

1755 18TH ST, SARASOTA, FL 34234

AVIATA AT VENICE

1026 ALBEE FARM RD, VENICE, FL 34285

Decent. AVIATA AT VENICE brings above-average staffing (4.0/5), and 0.80 RN hours per resident daily — Palmelle trust score 24/100. There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly. Worth asking: This facility reports 4.0-star staffing levels but resident outcomes are only 2.0 stars. High staffing ratings with poor resident outcomes suggest the staffing numbers may not reflect the quality of care residents actually receive. Worth asking: Falls with major injury rate is 5.2% — above the national median of about 3%. A spike usually means call lights aren't getting answered fast enough or the facility is short on aides during transfer-heavy hours like mealtimes. Worth asking how long the call-light response window is during evening shifts. Worth asking: Pressure ulcer rate is 2.9% — under half the national median. Means the floor staff are repositioning residents on schedule and catching skin breakdown early. Hands-on attention shows up in this number.

AVIATA AT ENGLEWOOD

1111 DRURY LN, ENGLEWOOD, FL 34224

Here's the thing — AVIATA AT ENGLEWOOD has a critical flag: cms has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. Palmelle trust score is 22/100. To be fair: no federal fines on record. Dig into the full report before visiting.

VILLAGE ON THE ISLE

910 TAMIAMI TRAIL SOUTH, VENICE, FL 34285

VILLAGE ON THE ISLE brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), above-average staffing (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (4.0/5), 1.84 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (13%), and no federal fines on record — Palmelle trust score 82/100.