Pines of Sarasota

In the surveyor’s words

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

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 27, 2021

  Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to maintain food preparation equipment in a clean and sanitary manner; failed to ensure food is maintained at a safe internal temperature; failed to maintain a minimum wash temperature in the dishwasher to ensure effective sanitization of dinnerware. The findings included: On 5/24/21 at 9:30 a.m., during the initial kitchen tour with the Director of Dietary Services the following was observed: The floor in the kitchen, dry storage room, and both walk-in refrigerators were heavily soiled with grime and debris. The walk-in freezer door contained heavy condensation on the bottom exterior of the door. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF677Aug 6, 2026

  Based on record review, facility policy review, residents and staff interviews, the facility failed to provide necessary care and services to maintain good personal hygiene for 2 (Residents #23 and #199) of 3 sampled residents who require assistance with activities of daily living.The findings included: Review of the Facility provided Policy Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Maintaining Abilities effective date 11/28/17 documented Policy: It is the policy of the facility to specify the responsibility to create and sustain an environment that humanizes and individualizes each resident's quality of life by ensuring all staff, across all shifts and departments, understand the principles of quality of life, and honor and support these principles for each resident; and that the care and… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF689Aug 6, 2026

  Based on observation, clinical record review, facility policy and procedures review, residents and staff interviews, the facility failed to provide the necessary care and services, including supervision to prevent unnecessary falls for 2 (Residents #76 and #215) of 3 residents reviewedThe findings included: Review of the facility provided policy for Mechanical Lift for Transfer with revision dates of 7/11, 7/12 and 12/17 revealed, Purpose: To safely transfer between surfaces such as the bed or chair to prevent injury to both the staff and resident. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF761Aug 6, 2026

  Based on observation, review of facility policy and procedure, resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure the safe storage of medications to prevent unauthorized access for 3 (Residents #66, #167 and #76) of 3 residents observed with unsecured medications at bedside.The finding included:Review of the Facility provided policy and procedure for storage of medications with revision dates of 2/03, 3/04 and 6/15 revealed that the policy was to ensure that the storage of all medications was in accordance with currently accepted principles, laws, policies and regulations. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF609Aug 6, 2026

  Based on record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure that an allegation of resident-to-resident abused involving 2 (Residents #2 and #21) of 2 residents reviewed was reported to the State Agency as required. The findings included: Review of the facilities Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, Mistreatment and Misappropriation of Property Prevention Policy dated 11/28/17 (revised 5/19/19 and 4/24/21) Defines Sexual Abuse as; includes, but is not limited to sexual harassment, sexual coercion or sexual assault. VII. Reporting/Response: In response to allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment the facility will: 1. […]