Award Care at Sarasota

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Award Care at Sarasota, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Dec 3, 2025

  Based on resident and staff interviews and record review the facility failed to ensure 1, (Resident #1), of 3 residents reviewed for accidents was not burned by hot coffee. The facility had not provided the required staff education and equipment to ensure the reheating of residents' food or beverages were served at an appropriate safe temperature.The findings included:On 12/1/25 a review of an adverse incident report revealed upon completion, Resident #1 had spilled hot coffee on his lap on 9/23/25 causing a blister to the right upper thigh area.On 12/1/25 a review of Resident #1's medical record revealed he was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of hemiplegia and hemiparesis following a cerebral infarction, muscle wasting and atrophy.A nursing progress note dated 9/24/25 at… […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF600Aug 12, 2021

  Based on observation, review of the facility's abuse and neglect policy and procedure, record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to protect one (Resident #19) of one sampled vulnerable resident with dementia from neglect by failing to provide supervision, to ensure the necessary care and services were provided. The findings included: The facility policy N-1265, Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation and Misappropriation (revised 11/28/17) specified, It is inherent in the nature and dignity of each resident at the center that he/she be afforded basic human rights, including the right to be free from abuse, neglect, mistreatment and exploitation .neglect is the failure of the center, it's employees or service providers to provide goods and services to a resident that are necessary to… […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF677Aug 12, 2021

  Based on observation, record review, staff and resident interviews, the facility failed to provide the necessary care and services to maintain grooming and personal hygiene for 3 (Resident #19, #42 and #63) of 17 sampled residents. The findings included: 1. A review of the clinical record for Resident #19 documented a care plan indicating Resident #19 had an Activities of Daily Living (ADL) self-care performance deficit due to confusion and dementia. The care plan interventions noted Resident #19 required extensive assistance of 1 for bathing, dressing, and toileting. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Mar 23, 2023

  Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to store food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. The facility also failed to ensure regular cleaning of ice machines to prevent buildup of dust and bio growth. This had the potential to affect all 113 residents who reside in the facility and consume an oral diet. The finding included: The facility policy titled Food Storage stated all time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods, frozen and refrigerated, will be appropriately stored in accordance with guidelines of the FDA Food Code. All foods will be labeled, dated, and arranged in a manner to prevent cross-contamination. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF602Dec 12, 2024

  Based on review of the clinical record, review of facility policy and procedures, and resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to protect residents from misappropriation of resident property when controlled medications were unaccounted for 1(Resident #45). On 2/13/24 it was reported Resident #45's Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen 5 milligrams (mg)-325 mg, 75 tablets were unaccounted for. The facility failed to account for all controlled medications to prevent loss or diversion. On 8/5/24 controlled medications were signed out on the narcotic declining drug inventory sheet as administered for 3(Resident #12, # 42, and #27) who were alert and oriented and reported they had not received the medications that were documented. […]