The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited August 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
BIRCHWOOD HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
SARASOTA, FL · Medicare-certified · 87 beds
In good standing
For-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Birchwood Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sarasota has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a 2-star health inspection rating and 3-star staffing and quality ratings. Reported nurse staffing is 3.44 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.4367 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 4, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4367.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.55
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.77
- Nurse aides
- 2.11
- Weekend nursing
- 3.11
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 44%
Registered nurse turnover: 43%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
12.5%11.6%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
7.6%5.2%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.7%5.6%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
17.5%5.9%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
6.1%12.5%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—8.6%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
17.2%13.5%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
9.3%2%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
13%17.9%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.8%8.5%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
90.9%89.7%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—65.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
69.5%67%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited May 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: E
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E
The home failed to provide appropriate care to help a resident maintain or improve movement and mobility. Cited August 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 688 — 42 CFR §483.25(c) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $49,680 in total fines.
- $49,680
Federal fine
Aug 17, 2023
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · May 5, 2023
Now operated by Birchwood Health and Rehabilitation Center, previously Promedica Skilled Nursing and Rehablitation (sarasota North).
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 74.8 residents on an average day (86% of 87 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 45 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.