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Sarasota Health And Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home Facility

1524 East Avenue South, Sarasota, FL 34239

Nursing Home Care Senior Living

Sarasota Health And Rehabilitation Center is a senior care community located in Sarasota, FL. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Sarasota area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (941) 365-2422.

Operated by Florida Institute for Long-Term Care, which runs 16 communities in our directory.

With 169 beds, Sarasota Health And Rehabilitation Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Sarasota average about 71 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 89% of its licensed beds.

Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Sarasota average about 3.0 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 4 stars for staffing against 1 star for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in June 2024 and recorded 12 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.6 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Sarasota average about 4.0 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 43%.

The community is located in Sarasota County, FL.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall ★★★★★ 1/5
  • Health inspections ★★★★★ 1/5
  • Staffing ★★★★★ 4/5
  • Quality measures ★★★★★ 4/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 23 problems at Sarasota Health And Rehabilitation Center. 3 findings involved harm to a resident, including 2 that put residents in immediate danger. 10 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

In the last three years Medicare fined this home 5 times, a total of $230,102.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Inspected November 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by December 30, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Inspected November 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by December 30, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Quality of Life and Care

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Inspected June 2024. Corrected by July 5, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Quality of Life and Care

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Inspected June 2024. Corrected by July 5, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Administration

    Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.

    Inspected June 2024. Corrected by July 5, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

    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.

    Inspected June 2024. Corrected by August 19, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Inspected June 2024. Corrected by August 19, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Inspected June 2024. Corrected by July 5, 2024.

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  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Inspected June 2024. Corrected by July 5, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    Inspected June 2024. Corrected by July 5, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    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.

    Inspected June 2024. Corrected by July 5, 2024.

  • Minimal harm or the potential for it, a pattern Nursing and Physician Services

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Inspected June 2024. Corrected by July 5, 2024.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

Sarasota Health And Rehabilitation Center offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

  • Organization type Non profit - Corporation
  • Beds / units 169
  • Occupancy 89%
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 3.5
  • Annual staff turnover 43%
  • Last health inspection June 2024

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