Pines of Sarasota
1501 N Orange Ave · Sarasota, FL · 34236 · 9413650250
171 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.28 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.53 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.89 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (9 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected February 8, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 8, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2023
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected February 8, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2023
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected February 8, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 27, 2021
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected June 26, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F May 27, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 26, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105147 · certified since July 27, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.