The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
BROOKDALE PALMER RANCH SNF
SARASOTA, FL · Medicare-certified · 60 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
2 of 5 overall
Overall rating: 2 of 5 stars. Brookdale Palmer Ranch SNF has low health inspection results and a recent abuse citation, with $59,696 in fines over the last 24 months; staffing is 4.58 hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and staffing and quality measures are both rated 4 of 5 stars.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.5834 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 21, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $59,696recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.5834.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.23
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.63
- Nurse aides
- 2.73
- Weekend nursing
- 4.06
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 63%
Registered nurse turnover: 71%
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
—4.5%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3%3.1%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.5%1.8%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%10.7%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
10.3%7.7%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
3.6%19%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—24.3%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
10.3%8.7%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%1.4%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
2.7%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
26.9%14.8%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
7.1%0%Improving
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
100%96.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.8%89%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 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 safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 697 — 42 CFR §483.25(k) — S/S: D
The home failed to safeguard residents’ private information and keep each resident’s medical records properly maintained. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 842 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $59,696 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $59,696 in total fines.
- $59,696
Federal fine
Mar 19, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING · 14 homes · 3.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 44.9 residents on an average day (75% of 60 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 26 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.