Sarasota Health and Rehabilitation Center
1524 East Avenue South · Sarasota, FL · 34239 · 9413652422
144 certified beds Non profit - Other Chain: Florida Institute for Long-Term Care
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $171,037 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$171,037 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.49 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.66 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.29 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 48% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 5 · $230,102 |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E November 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 30, 2025 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · K May 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K May 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2024
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected August 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected July 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2024
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected July 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2024
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected July 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 5, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected July 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 5, 2024
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected July 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 5, 2024
Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
Corrected July 5, 2024 · Administration
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No harm found · B June 5, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected July 5, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G March 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 16, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 25, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 16, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 4, 2021
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected April 4, 2021 · Environmental
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| January 14, 2025 | Fine | $9,580 |
| January 14, 2025 | Fine | $161,457 |
| June 5, 2024 | Fine | $6,032 |
| June 5, 2024 | Fine | $6,180 |
| January 25, 2024 | Fine | $46,853 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105155 · certified since October 1, 1971. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.