SARASOTA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER – SARASOTA, FL

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Sarasota Health And Rehabilitation Center

1524 EAST AVENUE SOUTH, Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 365-2422
144 beds
All Sarasota facilities
1.0*
Overall
1.0*
Health Inspection
4.0*
Quality Care
4.0*
Staffing
64.92
Score /100
#10373
National Rank

#10373
of 14703 facilities
National
29.5% position
#605
of 694 in FL
State Rank
#25
of 30 in Sarasota
County Rank
#21
of 23 in Sarasota
City Rank
#2
of 2 in ZIP 34239
ZIP Rank






About Sarasota Health And Rehabilitation CenterSarasota Health And Rehabilitation Center is located at 1524 East Avenue South, Sarasota, FL, reachable at (941) 365-2422. This Non profit – Other facility operates 144.0 certified beds and serves an average of 129 residents per day. It is part of the Florida Institute For Long-Term Care network (18 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1971-10-01. The facility currently holds a poor (1-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
Facility

Sarasota Health And Rehabilitation Center

Address

1524 East Avenue South, Sarasota, FL 34239

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 144 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: Non profit – Other
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: FLORIDA INSTITUTE FOR LONG-TERM CARE

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
❌ Poor (1★) overall rating
Health Inspection
❌ Poor (1★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Above Average (4★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Above Average (4★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 10 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
64.92
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#10373 of 14703 nationally – #605 of 694 in Florida

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Sarasota Health And Rehabilitation Center may be considered for families with limited options in Sarasota, FL, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It is particularly well-suited for long-term residents based on its Quality Measure scores. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

1 / 5
Health Inspection

1 / 5
Staffing Rating

4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

1 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightSarasota Health And Rehabilitation Center currently provides 3 hours 27 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 42 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 48.4% — above the national average of ~35%.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 27 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 11 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours34 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours42 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours3 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 11 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours27 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance Summary⚠️ CMS has flagged Sarasota Health And Rehabilitation Center with an abuse icon, indicating a history of reported abuse or neglect incidents. Families should review the detailed inspection reports on Medicare.gov before considering this facility. In the current reporting period, the facility received 5 fine(s) totaling $230,102. 2 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 5
Total Fines Amount $230102.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 5
Abuse Flag on Record Y
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 362.75 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#10,373
of 14,703
National
Bottom 29%
#605
of 694
FL State
Bottom 13% in FL
#25
of 30
️ Sarasota County
#25 of 30
#21
of 23
️ Sarasota
#21 of 23
#2
of 2
ZIP 34239
#2 of 2

Nationally, Sarasota Health And Rehabilitation Center ranks 10373rd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 64.9/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within FL, it ranks 605th out of 694 nursing homes. In Sarasota, it ranks 21st out of 23 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #9,616 nationally and RN hours rank #5,047 nationally (#285 in FL).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank FL State Rank Note
2022 3.62 #6,901 / 14,703 #610 / 694 Above average
2023 3.29 #9,658 / 14,703 #594 / 694 Below average
2024 3.26 #10,481 / 14,703 #619 / 694 Below average
2025 3.27 #11,035 / 14,703 #635 / 694 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026 3.45 #9,616 / 14,703 #517 / 694 Below average

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank FL State Rank Note
2022 0.43 #10,233 / 14,703 #567 / 694 Below average
2023 0.55 #7,060 / 14,703 #370 / 694 Above average
2024 0.52 #7,769 / 14,703 #425 / 694 Below average
2025 0.72 #4,468 / 14,703 #269 / 694 Above average
2026 0.69 #5,047 / 14,703 #285 / 694 Above average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Sarasota Health And Rehabilitation Center is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1971-10-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (941) 365-2422 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Sarasota Health And Rehabilitation Center holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (1★), Staffing (4★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 64.9/100, placing it #10373 of 14703 facilities nationally and #605 of 694 in Florida. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Sarasota Health And Rehabilitation Center receives a reported average of 3 hours 27 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 42 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 34 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 11 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 11 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 48.4%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

⚠️ CMS has flagged Sarasota Health And Rehabilitation Center with an abuse icon, indicating a history of reported abuse or neglect incidents. Families should review the detailed inspection reports on Medicare.gov before considering this facility. In the current reporting period, the facility received 5 fine(s) totaling $230,102. 2 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 5 fine(s) totaling $230,102, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 5. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 362.75 (lower scores are better). IMPORTANT: CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon — indicating a reported history of abuse or neglect. Families should review the full inspection report on medicare.gov/care-compare before deciding. Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Sarasota Health And Rehabilitation Center ranks 10373rd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 64.9/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within FL, it ranks 605th out of 694 nursing homes. In Sarasota, it ranks 21st out of 23 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #9,616 nationally and RN hours rank #5,047 nationally (#285 in FL). Our composite quality score of 64.9/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Sarasota, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/florida/sarasota/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

1524 EAST AVENUE SOUTH, Sarasota, FL 34239
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TEL
LLC
Legal Name

FI-WALDEMERE, LLC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 144
Average Residents / Day 129 (90% occupancy)
Ownership Type Non profit – Other
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Sarasota County, FL
City Sarasota, FL
ZIP Code 34239
Approved Since October 1, 1971
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 105155
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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