Pines of Sarasota
1501 N Orange Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236 · (941) 365-0250
Non profit - Corporation · 171 certified beds
Pines of Sarasota has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2024, found 1 citation (the Florida average is 7.1). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 2, 2024 found 1 citation. What an inspection citation means
- 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.May 2, 2024 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.April 30, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.May 2, 2024 · F0943 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Florida average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.20 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.52 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.12 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.56 | 2.31 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 41% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 171 |
| Average residents per day | 192.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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