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Nursing homes in Sarasota, FL

Sarasota, FL has 23 Medicare-certified nursing homes. 6 have a 5-star overall rating, and 10 have been fined in the last three years.

Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.

Nursing homeOverall ratingHealth inspectionsStaffingQuality measuresBedsFines
Benderson Family Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center1959 N Honore Ave · For profit - Corporation 5 out of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars45None
Glenridge on Palmer Ranch Inc.7333 Scotland Way · Non profit - Corporation 5 out of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars61None
Hawthorne Center for Rehab & Healing of Sarasota5381 Desoto Road · For profit - Limited Liability company 5 out of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars 3 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars1201 ($8,512)
Pines of Sarasota1501 N Orange Ave · Non profit - Corporation 5 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars171None
Sarasota Memorial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center5640 Rand Blvd · Non profit - Corporation 5 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars120None
Sunnyside Nursing Home5201 Bahia Vista Street · Non profit - Church related 5 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars60None
Bay Village of Sarasota8400 Vamo Road · Non profit - Corporation 4 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars95None
Plymouth Harbor Incorporated700 John Ringling Blvd · Non profit - Corporation 4 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars 3 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars56None
Pr SNF Operations LLC5111 Palmer Ranch Parkway · For profit - Limited Liability company 4 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars 3 out of 5 stars 3 out of 5 stars601 ($59,696)
Inn at Sarasota Bay Club1303 North Tamiami Trail · For profit - Corporation 4 out of 5 stars 3 out of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars44None
Life Care Center of Sarasota8104 Tuttle Ave · For profit - Individual 4 out of 5 stars 3 out of 5 stars 3 out of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars1202 ($18,780)
Sarasota Point Rehabilitation Center2600 Courtland Street · For profit - Limited Liability company 4 out of 5 stars 3 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars120None
Siesta Key Health and Rehabilitation Center4602 Northgate Court · For profit - Limited Liability company 3 out of 5 stars 3 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars120None
Birchwood Health and Rehabilitation Center3250 12th St · For profit - Corporation 2 out of 5 stars 2 out of 5 stars 3 out of 5 stars 3 out of 5 stars87None
Creekside Health and Rehabilitation Center5511 Swift Road · For profit - Corporation 2 out of 5 stars 2 out of 5 stars 3 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars178None
Harborview Sarasota4783 Fruitville Road · For profit - Limited Liability company 2 out of 5 stars 2 out of 5 stars 3 out of 5 stars 3 out of 5 stars811 ($43,839)
Springs at Lake Pointe Woods3280 Lake Pointe Blvd · For profit - Limited Liability company 2 out of 5 stars 1 out of 5 stars 2 out of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars1016 ($51,671)
Award Care at Beneva741 South Beneva Road · For profit - Limited Liability companySpecial Focus Facility candidate 1 out of 5 stars 1 out of 5 stars 3 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars1202 ($110,129)
Award Care at Sarasota1507 S Tuttle Ave · For profit - Limited Liability company 1 out of 5 stars 1 out of 5 stars 2 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars1206 ($36,701)
Crescent Health and Rehabilitation Center5401 Sawyer Rd · For profit - Limited Liability company 1 out of 5 stars 1 out of 5 stars 2 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars1401 ($26,534)
Indian Beach Nursing and Rehab Center1755 18th St · Non profit - Other Cited for abuse 1 out of 5 stars 1 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars 1 out of 5 stars1012 ($427,597)
Sarasota Health and Rehabilitation Center1524 East Avenue South · Non profit - Other 1 out of 5 stars 1 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars1445 ($230,102)
Vivo Healthcare Meadows5157 Park Club Drive · For profit - Limited Liability company 1 out of 5 stars 1 out of 5 stars 2 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars120None

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Recent inspection problems in Sarasota

Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means

  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.July 14, 2026 · Siesta Key Health and Rehabilitation Center · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
  • 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.June 18, 2026 · Bay Village of Sarasota · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.June 11, 2026 · Glenridge on Palmer Ranch Inc. · F0756 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
  • 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.June 11, 2026 · Glenridge on Palmer Ranch Inc. · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
  • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.May 4, 2026 · Birchwood Health and Rehabilitation Center · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.April 30, 2026 · Pines of Sarasota · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
  • Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.April 30, 2026 · Siesta Key Health and Rehabilitation Center · F0582 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.April 23, 2026 · Springs at Lake Pointe Woods · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
  • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.April 23, 2026 · Springs at Lake Pointe Woods · F0814 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.April 23, 2026 · Springs at Lake Pointe Woods · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some

Questions about nursing homes in Sarasota

Which nursing home in Sarasota has the highest Medicare rating?

Benderson Family Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center, Glenridge on Palmer Ranch Inc. and Hawthorne Center for Rehab & Healing of Sarasota and 3 more share the highest overall rating in Sarasota: 5 stars out of 5.

How many nursing homes in Sarasota have been fined?

10 of the 23 have been fined in the last three years, $1,013,561 in all. The most was $427,597, at Indian Beach Nursing and Rehab Center.

Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Sarasota?

Award Care at Beneva is a Special Focus Facility candidate; Indian Beach Nursing and Rehab Center was cited for abuse. Medicare marks homes with a history of serious problems and homes recently cited for abuse.

Which nursing home in Sarasota is the largest?

Creekside Health and Rehabilitation Center, with 178 certified beds.

Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.