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Award Care at Sarasota

1507 S Tuttle Ave

3.3(122 ratings)· Sarasota average: 4.4

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Quick Facts

Total units
120
Medicare rating
1 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Limited Liability company
Certified beds
120
Location
Near Sarasota Memorial Hospital campus
Pet Policy
Pets allowed for visits, no overnight stays
Rehab Facilities
On-site gym with assigned physical therapists

What Families Think

Families describe a mixed experience at this Sarasota skilled nursing and rehab community. Several reviewers praise the friendly staff, effective physical therapy, and comfortable rooms, while one detailed account raises serious concerns about neglect, poor communication, and medication handling near the end of a resident's life.

The Good

  • Staff described as friendly, helpful, and professional
  • Effective physical therapy helped residents recover quickly
  • Clean, well-maintained facility with dedicated rehab gym
  • Home-style meals like lasagna praised by families
  • Located near Sarasota Memorial Hospital

The Bad

  • One detailed report of neglect, poor sanitation, and unsafe medication handling
  • Communication with family about a resident's declining condition was reported as inadequate
  • One reviewer noted worn linens and budget-driven supply limits

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Award Care at Sarasota is a senior living community in Sarasota, Florida offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.3 out of 5 across 122 reviews.

About Award Care at Sarasota

Award Care at Sarasota is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Sarasota, Florida, with a licensed capacity of 120 residents.

Family reviews paint a mixed picture of the community. Several families praise the staff as responsive and attentive, with one noting the facility ranks among the top five for staff conduct they've encountered across many care settings. Activities and meals receive positive mention, including piano entertainment and home-cooked options like lasagna. Visitors report a welcoming atmosphere and prompt attention in common areas. However, concerns surface in other accounts: one family documented serious issues with meal service and oversight, including a newly arrived resident not being provided dinner, raising questions about care consistency and communication. Additional feedback points to aging furnishings and wear, with worn linens cited as an indicator of facility maintenance standards.

Award Care at Sarasota holds a 3.3-star rating across 122 Google reviews, reflecting divided family experiences with the community's care and operations.

Types of Care at Award Care at Sarasota

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Award Care at Sarasota

3.3overall · 122 ratings combined

3.3★ on Google (122)

Rick Jendreski

Jun 2026

via Google

The towels are like sandpaper you could always tell what kind of quality of the place is by the towels they must be three years old and washed about 200 times they’re literally like sandpaper The staff here listen I’ve been unfortunately 15 of these places the staff here is one of the top five no issues with the staff at all they just go by corporate rules everyone’s on a budget laundry is on a budget they can only buy so many towels a year the staff is carrying very nice and they will help you anytime therapies have been really good

Whitney Clim

Apr 2026

via Google

I am sharing this so other families are fully aware of the level of care and communication we experienced. What occurred with my father was not only unacceptable, but raises serious concerns about neglect, oversight, and patient safety. When my father arrived at the facility around 4:30 PM, he told me he had not been given dinner and had not eaten. I addressed this immediately with Dan, who apologized and attributed it to multiple admissions. While he was kind and attempted to reassure me, this was the beginning of a pattern of failures. Throughout his stay, communication was extremely difficult. I consistently had to track down nurses for updates, and information provided was often vague, minimal, or contradictory. With the exception of one nurse (a younger female whose name started with “K”), staff were largely unavailable and not present in patient rooms. The condition of my father’s room was deeply concerning. On multiple visits, I personally cleaned his room and removed trash. There were instances of rotting food, including bananas with flies, and multiple open drinks attracting fruit flies. This reflects a lack of even basic sanitation and monitoring. We were explicitly told that as my father approached end of life, both the facility and hospice would notify us. That did not happen. On Monday, after being unable to reach staff despite calling four times over five hours and being repeatedly told by the receptionist (Pat) to “call back later,” I decided to go to the facility myself. Had I not physically gone there, I would have had no idea the condition my father was in. Earlier that same day, I had been told by a nurse that he was “doing good” and that everything was fine. When I arrived around 5:30 PM, I found my father in a severely deteriorated state. He was attempting to speak, but only muffled sounds were coming out. He was clearly trying to communicate and used thumbs up and down to respond. He followed me with his eyes and was aware of my presence, but could not speak or move normally. When I attempted to give him water, he struggled to drink. This was not a brief episode—his stepson witnessed the same condition later that evening. No one alerted our family to this drastic change. I was unable to immediately locate staff when I needed assistance. When I did find a nurse, she attributed his condition to medication and fatigue without conducting any meaningful assessment. A hospice volunteer who saw him expressed clear concern about his condition. Later, another nurse stated that my father had actually begun declining the previous night—directly contradicting what I had been told earlier that same day. There were also serious concerns regarding medication management. We found his medications, including narcotics, sitting unattended on his bedside table, despite being told he had already received them. This raises significant questions about whether medications were administered properly and safely. That evening, we were reassured there were no signs that death was imminent. However, the following morning, when family arrived around 9 AM, they were told he had already passed and that staff had “just been about to call.” Our family was given no meaningful notification, no opportunity to be present, and no chance to say goodbye. My father passed away alone. In the days leading up to this, my father expressed concerns that he was being neglected—stating he was not receiving pain medication, had not been bathed, and felt forgotten. At the time, I questioned these statements. Based on what I personally witnessed, I no longer do. Given the extent of these issues, our family is pursuing formal complaints and exploring all available options for further action. Families deserve transparency, basic care, and dignity for their loved ones. That did not happen here.

Linda Weaver

Mar 2026

via Google

I had a great time here. I was able to recover quickly and the staff were friendly and helpful. I had a lot of visitors and everyone was polite. We were brought water and snacks and felt very welcomed in the lobby.

Paul Stephen Varszegi

Feb 2026

via Google

It is with great pleasure that I post this five star ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ review for a newly acquired assisted living and rehabilitation facility on N Tuttle Avenue near the Sarasota Memorial Hospital. I was pleasantly surprised by the construction detail of this property and how well it presented as I was dropped off by my driver. A lush vegetation of palm trees 🌴 🌴 🌴 in a circular driveways overlooking a large double class sliding doors. As I rolled my mobile wheelchair through the double class door entry way, I was struck by the cathedral ceiling entrance in the waiting room. It reminded me of an upscale hotel, along with a trolley cart for baggage, and a friendly receptionist named Terri. I was met by Samantha (Sam) who was the Aviata facility liaison. She was very sweet, engaging and eager to please as she escorted me to the Unit Manager’s office in this very well constructed hexagon shaped floor plan with unit wings. At the manager’s office I met another young professional named Misti and Kelvin, the Admissions Director. Both were very warm and friendly as they welcomed me to their fine community living facility. I was given some additional information by Misti with a smile and told that Sam would show me my room which was spacious and comfortable with each apartment containing a wheelchair accessible shower and bathroom. Sam immediately went to work finding additional volunteers to look after my Persian cat 🐈‍⬛ Charcoal. Kiara, a unit nurse, Sam and reception’s Terri all agreed to take turns taking my baby cat home since overnight stays were not allowed. Special thanks to Kiara and her boyfriend who both did the bulk of the cat sitting over my 7-week stay. Sam took me on a quick tour of the facility campus which was very nicely decorated and well maintained with polished wooden accented floors and recessed ceiling lights. It had a huge dining room with individual tables for four. Many realistic looking palm trees 🌴 🌴 were placed throughout the inside area with good lighting. There were several recreational areas coupled with large screen televisions and an arts/crafts area. Everything was neatly organized and clean. The indoor gym/rehab area contained the usual equipment that you would see in any upscale health & rehabilitation facility with my assigned trainer’s Brian and Butch who worked on therapy for my prior injuries. Both did a complete treatment plan that was thoughtfully prepared and which didn’t push the envelope to risk further injury. My condition did improve nicely over my stay as a result of their coaching instruction. I was introduced to Dan, our Social Worker and case manager who reviewed my insurance and explained the coverage I had and the benefits that were covered during my stay. Simple and easily explained. My two favorite CNA’s who were really engaging and helpful were Edly and Amalgi, both very professional and friendly. I’m sure that I neglected other staff members by name and for that I apologize but there were too many to remember by name. I especially wanted to thank Sam for going above and beyond with everything from going back to my hospital to pickup personal items from my van, picking up my mail every week or so, and for picking up my baby girl cat 🐈‍⬛ Charcoal from the shelter and for taking her to the veterinary before our trip back to Central Europe. Sam also picked up some kitty litter from Walmart. Now that’s going above and beyond! 😘🙏😇😊 I do look forward to returning to Aviata at Sarasota upon my return from Budapest near end of October after my next surgery on my right shoulder rotator cuff. I wish all these fine professionals at Aviata the very best continued success with my warmest gratitude 🙏 Keep up the great work everyone ❤️🥰✌️👍🫡🇺🇸

stephanie smith

Jan 2026

via Google

My mom was a resident at this nursing home and she just loved her stay. She was there to do exercise and go home afterwards. As a family we are grateful for this place, the fun activities with the man that plays on the piano and the yummy lasagna my mom raved about, there is nothing that could have been better. Thank you for caring for our momma. We will most definitely be back in the future if my mom needs to do rehab.

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Government Inspection History

7 inspection visits in the last three years, 63 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Jan 14, 2026Health Complaint2 citations
  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 10, 2026

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 10, 2026

Dec 3, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 30, 2025

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 30, 2025

Dec 12, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard22 citations
  • Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 11, 2025

  • Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 11, 2025

  • Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 11, 2025

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 11, 2025

  • Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 11, 2025

  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 11, 2025

  • Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 11, 2025

  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 11, 2025

  • Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 11, 2025

  • Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 11, 2025

  • Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 11, 2025

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 11, 2025

  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 11, 2025

  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 11, 2025

  • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 11, 2025

  • PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 11, 2025

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 11, 2025

  • Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 11, 2025

  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 11, 2025

  • Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 11, 2025

  • Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 11, 2025

  • Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 11, 2025

Feb 13, 2024Fire Safety Complaint2 citations
  • Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 13, 2024

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 13, 2024

Sep 18, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 18, 2023

Mar 23, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard21 citations
  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 9, 2023

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 31, 2023

  • Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 9, 2023

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 21, 2023

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 9, 2023

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 9, 2023

  • Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 21, 2023

  • To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 9, 2023

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 21, 2023

  • Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 23, 2023

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 21, 2023

  • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 23, 2023

  • Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 31, 2023

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 9, 2023

  • Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 23, 2023

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 31, 2023

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 31, 2023

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 23, 2023

  • Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 23, 2023

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 31, 2023

  • Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 23, 2023

Aug 12, 2021Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard13 citations
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 12, 2021

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 12, 2021

  • Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 12, 2021

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 12, 2021

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 12, 2021

  • To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 12, 2021

  • Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 12, 2021

  • Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 12, 2021

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 12, 2021

  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 12, 2021

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 12, 2021

  • Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 12, 2021

  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 12, 2021

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Award Care at Sarasota offer?

Award Care at Sarasota offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Award Care at Sarasota located?

Award Care at Sarasota is located at 1507 S Tuttle Ave in Sarasota, Florida.

What do families say about Award Care at Sarasota?

Families describe a mixed experience at this Sarasota skilled nursing and rehab community. Several reviewers praise the friendly staff, effective physical therapy, and comfortable rooms, while one detailed account raises serious concerns about neglect, poor communication, and medication handling near the end of a resident's life.

How did Award Care at Sarasota do on recent health and safety inspections?

Award Care at Sarasota had 7 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 63 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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