Life Care Center of Sarasota
Sarasota, Florida · CCN 106025
15 surveys since 2011. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2020.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 44
- Surveys
- 15
- Harm or worse
- 3
- Immediate jeopardy
- 3
Findings at the most serious level CMS records.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 120
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Chain
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA
- County
- Manatee
- Medicare-certified since
- 2000
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 4
- Health inspection
- 3
- Staffing
- 3
- Quality measures
- 5
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded fewer weighted findings than most of its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 293 for-profit facilities of 100–127 beds in Florida.
Last survey on record
Sep 18, 2025
417 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 3.75 | 3.57 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.58 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 45.2% | 44.5% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
- Fines
- $18,780 across 2 penalties
Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D1789.5% | E210.5% | F— |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F6892×
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F7582×
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
- F5501×
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- F5581×
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- F6091×
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Life Care Center of Sarasota, in the surveyor’s own words.
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF645Apr 13, 2023
Based on record review, interview, and review of the facility's policy, the facility failed to 1.) ensure the accuracy of a Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) Level I for three (Residents #97, #43 and #13) of five residents admitted with mental health diagnoses and sampled for PASARR; and 2.) complete a PASARR Level II within 30 days for one (Resident #20) admitted to the facility under a 'hospital discharge exemption' of five residents sampled for PASARR. Findings include: 1. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF558Sep 18, 2025
Based on observations, interviews and record review, the facility failed to provide one resident (#100) of thirty-nine sampled residents with a bed that met his height needs and comfort during three days (9/8/2025, 9/9/2025 and 9/10/2025) of four days observed. Findings included: On 9/8/2025 at 10:45 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Resident #100 was visited while in his room. Both times observed, he was noted lying flat in bed with his head on a pillow. Further observations revealed Resident #100 was utilizing a mechanical air loss mattress system with bolsters on each side of the bed. The residents both feet were either pressed up against the end of the foot board or positioned on top of the foot board. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF609Sep 18, 2025
Based on record review, interviews and policy review, the facility failed to report an injury of unknown origin for one resident (#11) of two residents sampled.Findings Included: On 09/09/2025 at 03:05 p.m. an interview was conducted with Staff M Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and Unit Manager (UM), of the Manatee unit. Staff M stated Resident #11 experienced a fall on 09/06/2025. Staff M stated the fall was not observed by staff. Staff M stated resident #11 went to the hospital on [DATE] after the resident complained of pain and an x-ray showed the resident had a hip fracture.On 09/10/2025 at 04:18 p.m. an interview was conducted with Staff R, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF656Sep 18, 2025
Based on observations, interviews and record review, the facility failed to implement care plan interventions related to the use of orthotics for one resident (#100) of two residents reviewed during three days (9/8/2025, 9/9/2025, and 9/10/2025) of four days observed. Findings included: During multiple tours conducted on 9/8/2025 between 10:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m., and on 9/10/2025 at 7:30 a.m. and at 9:50 a.m., Resident #100 was observed in his room lying in bed with no Right-hand splint/brace/hand carrot on and no heel protector boots on either of his feet. On 9/9/2025 at 9:40 a.m. an interview with Resident #100's family member who revealed they visited the resident daily. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF688Sep 18, 2025
Based on observations, interviews and record review, the facility failed to to ensure care was provided in accordance with professional standards related to the use of orthotics for one resident (#100) of two residents reviewed during three days (9/8/2025, 9/9/2025, and 9/10/2025) of four days observed.Findings included: During multiple tours conducted on 9/8/2025 between 10:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m., and on 9/10/2025 at 7:30 a.m. and at 9:50 a.m., Resident #100 was observed in his room lying in bed with no Right-hand splint/brace/hand carrot on and no heel protector boots on either of his feet. On 9/9/2025 at 9:40 a.m. an interview with Resident #100's family member who revealed they visited the resident daily. […]
Read 23 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 23 of 44 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Sep 18, 2025Standard7 findings
- May 23, 2025Complaint1 finding
- Apr 13, 2023Standard5 findings
- Jun 17, 2021Standard and complaint6 findings
- Apr 26, 2021Complaint2 findings
- Nov 6, 2020Infection control1 finding
- Jun 20, 2020Complaint3 findings · 3 harm
- Jan 14, 2020Complaint1 finding
Show the 7 earlier surveys
- Sep 12, 2019Standard3 findings
- Jun 1, 2018Standard3 findings
- Apr 5, 2018Complaint1 finding
- Jan 4, 2017Complaint2 findings
- Jan 8, 2016Standard4 findings
- May 25, 2012—2 findings
- Apr 8, 2011—3 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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