Worth Considering
8
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Sarasota, Florida
8 of 23 nursing homes in Sarasota (35%) meet our strict criteria. The Florida statewide average is 29%.
8 recommended · 4 caution · 11 avoid · data
City Average
2.8
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
2,384
across 23 facilities
High Risk Facilities
11
10 Grade F
$2,526,597 in combined fines
Zero Fines
10
/23
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 8?
The nursing home market in Sarasota, Florida, is strong, with 23 facilities available and 35% recommended. Families should be aware that while the top-rated facility, Glenridge on Palmer Ranch Inc. (A+, 5★), excels, there are 11 facilities with significant fines totaling $2,509,437.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 GLENRIDGE ON PALMER RANCH INC. (95) — Glenridge on Palmer Ranch Inc. boasts an impressive Trust Score of 95/100 and an excellent CMS 5★ rating, highlighting its commitment to quality care. As a non-profit corporation, it focuses on community well-being, providing personalized support in a welcoming environment with only 61 beds.
- 2 SUNNYSIDE NURSING HOME (93) — Sunnyside Nursing Home excels with a Trust Score of 93/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, ensuring top-tier care for its residents. As a church-related non-profit, it emphasizes a community-centered approach that fosters a nurturing atmosphere with 60 beds for personalized attention.
- 3 PINES OF SARASOTA (90) — Pines of Sarasota stands out with a Trust Score of 90/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, reflecting its dedication to exceptional nursing services. This non-profit facility, with 171 beds, focuses on holistic care in a supportive environment, making it a top choice for families.
- 4 SARASOTA MEMORIAL NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER (90) — Sarasota Memorial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center achieves a Trust Score of 90/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, showcasing its commitment to high-quality care. As a non-profit corporation with 120 beds, it prioritizes community health and offers personalized rehabilitation services.
- 5 PLYMOUTH HARBOR INCORPORATED (90) — Plymouth Harbor Incorporated features a solid Trust Score of 90/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, ensuring residents receive outstanding care. This non-profit facility, housing 56 beds, emphasizes a community-focused approach, providing a warm and engaging environment for residents.
- 6 BENDERSON FAMILY SKILLED NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (90) — Benderson Family Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center offers a Trust Score of 90/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, indicating its high-quality care. As a for-profit corporation with 45 beds, it focuses on delivering personalized rehabilitation services in a comfortable setting.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 7 LIFE CARE CENTER OF SARASOTA (85) — Life Care Center of Sarasota provides a Trust Score of 85/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, indicating strong performance in patient care. As a for-profit facility with 120 beds, it emphasizes rehabilitation and recovery, making it a reliable choice for families seeking skilled nursing.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 8 INN AT SARASOTA BAY CLUB (70) — The Inn at Sarasota Bay Club has a Trust Score of 70/100 and a CMS 3★ rating, indicating areas for improvement. As a for-profit facility with 44 beds, it offers basic care but may not meet the standards of those seeking higher quality nursing home experiences.
The other 15 Sarasota facilities didn't qualify — 11 carry Grade D or F ratings and 13 have fines totaling $2.5M.
Recommended
Glenridge on Palmer Ranch Inc. boasts an impressive Trust Score of 95/100 and an excellent CMS 5★ rating, highlighting its commitment to quality care. As a non-profit corporation, it focuses on community well-being, providing personalized support in a welcoming environment with only 61 beds.
Sunnyside Nursing Home excels with a Trust Score of 93/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, ensuring top-tier care for its residents. As a church-related non-profit, it emphasizes a community-centered approach that fosters a nurturing atmosphere with 60 beds for personalized attention.
Pines of Sarasota stands out with a Trust Score of 90/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, reflecting its dedication to exceptional nursing services. This non-profit facility, with 171 beds, focuses on holistic care in a supportive environment, making it a top choice for families.
Sarasota Memorial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center achieves a Trust Score of 90/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, showcasing its commitment to high-quality care. As a non-profit corporation with 120 beds, it prioritizes community health and offers personalized rehabilitation services.
Plymouth Harbor Incorporated features a solid Trust Score of 90/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, ensuring residents receive outstanding care. This non-profit facility, housing 56 beds, emphasizes a community-focused approach, providing a warm and engaging environment for residents.
Benderson Family Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center offers a Trust Score of 90/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, indicating its high-quality care. As a for-profit corporation with 45 beds, it focuses on delivering personalized rehabilitation services in a comfortable setting.
Life Care Center of Sarasota provides a Trust Score of 85/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, indicating strong performance in patient care. As a for-profit facility with 120 beds, it emphasizes rehabilitation and recovery, making it a reliable choice for families seeking skilled nursing.
The Inn at Sarasota Bay Club has a Trust Score of 70/100 and a CMS 3★ rating, indicating areas for improvement. As a for-profit facility with 44 beds, it offers basic care but may not meet the standards of those seeking higher quality nursing home experiences.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Best Available Alternative
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Sarasota Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 2.8 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 15?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 10 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 13 Have fines totaling $2,526,597
- Low-scoring facilities
- 5 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 4 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Sarasota Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Sarasota's city average is 2.8 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
13 of 23 Sarasota facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Sarasota avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Sarasota facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Sarasota, FL are recommended?
8 of 23 nursing homes in Sarasota (35%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Sarasota "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Sarasota?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.