The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: E
Nursing home report
LIFE CARE CENTER OF SARASOTA
SARASOTA, FL · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
LIFE CARE CENTER OF SARASOTA has a 4-star overall rating, with 3-star health inspection and staffing scores and 5-star quality measures. It also has a recent federal penalty, $18,780 in fines over the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 3.75 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.7457 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: September 18, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $18,780recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7457.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.58
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.90
- Nurse aides
- 2.27
- Weekend nursing
- 3.29
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 45%
Registered nurse turnover: 69%
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
1.5%4.5%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.2%6.2%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.1%3.1%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
1.4%4.2%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
16%7%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
11.8%18.6%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
17.1%15.3%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0.7%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.2%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
7.9%11.4%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
7.7%6.9%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
97.6%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to properly screen residents for mental health or intellectual disability needs before or during admission. Cited April 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 645 — 42 CFR §483.20 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to reasonably accommodate each resident’s needs and preferences. Cited September 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 558 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited September 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited September 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
Recent history
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $12,400 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $6,380 was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $18,780 in total fines.
- $12,400
Federal fine
Sep 18, 2025
- $6,380
Federal fine
Sep 18, 2025
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Jul 1, 2016
Now operated by Sarasota Snf Operations LLC, previously Life Care Centers of America, INC..
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Chain
- Part of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · 194 homes · 3.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 106.5 residents on an average day (89% of 120 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.