1501 N Orange Ave
3.9(73 ratings)· Sarasota average: 4.1
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Pines of Sarasota is a longtime not-for-profit skilled nursing and rehabilitation community in Sarasota, drawing praise for its physical therapy program and dedicated caregiving staff, but reviewers report a stark split between excellent one-on-one rehab experiences and troubling lapses in day-to-day nursing attentiveness. Families describe both a renovated, clean campus with a strong PT team and, in at least one serious account, unanswered call bells, delayed medical response, and thin weekend staffing oversight.
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Pines of Sarasota is a not-for-profit skilled nursing and rehabilitation community in Sarasota, Florida, offering care for seniors and individuals facing recovery challenges. The community provides both outpatient and short-term inpatient rehabilitation services through highly skilled and trained therapists.
Founded in 1948 by the Kiwanis Club of Sarasota to serve elderly residents with limited incomes, the community operates on a 25-acre campus with 19 buildings and capacity for 243 residents. The organization is recognized for compassionate care that emphasizes dignity and treating residents as family members.
Pines of Sarasota operates a CNA Training Program for those seeking careers in nursing and maintains two thrift shops in Sarasota that have been finalists in local awards. The community also established the Pines of Sarasota Foundation to ensure skilled nursing residents can remain in place even when financial resources are exhausted, particularly serving those who rely on Medicaid.
The campus includes a beautifully landscaped courtyard for visiting and rejuvenation. The not-for-profit operates with over 400 employees dedicated to providing residents with meaningful quality of life while ensuring families have peace of mind about their loved one's care and security.
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Florrie Moreland
Jun 2026
Pines of Sarasota Health Care, has done a complete Renovation. It is Beautiful well kept. The staff knows the clients and was able to direct me to the clients room, I was visiting. Just to see my Mom's friend and now my friend was wonderful to me and my Heart ❤️🙏🏽 full of Love ❤️
rencheli
Mar 2026
I am a daughter of a patient, Polina, 80 year old woman that underwent rehabilitation at Pines after broken hip and surgery in December 2025. Being a nurse myself, I had hard times picking facility that will meet all my high demands - from cleanliness, and staff professionalism, to well equipped gym and intense rehab program. From the first sight Pines stood out by its spotless looks (and great smell - it doesn't smell like nursing home!!!), well designed visitation areas, beautiful gardens, and even free coffee station. Jennifer from admissions was unbelievable - welcoming, informative, and wanted to know every little detail about my mom - to optimize care!!! Choice was made and we got transferred. The whole team is very good, staffing decent, food could be better, but tastes differ )). I have to pay special attention to care team, especially Nakeisha, Nestor, Alex, and Josh - we called them a dream team - its not a job they are doing - its an art! So much tender love and care, so cheerful and encouraging! No words. Call bell didn't have to wait for hours to be answered, but minutes even if. I was not afraid to leave my mother and go home knowing she is in reliable hands. One more thing - very special place in this review and our hearts belongs to PT team - specifically Noel and Jessie (hope spell is right!). I truly believe they saved my mom's life! She arrived broken and depressed, in a lot of pain, having no motivation, no desire to fight, believing her life is over, unable even to turn in bed (she is morbidly obese as well). These two turned her around - very patiently and meticulously rebuilt her strength, mobility, confidence and desire to live! All this done with smile and loving care! Mom is still talking about all of them and misses them! We spent almost 2 months at Pines. Mom rolled in on a stretcher and walked out her own feet! Thanks to Pines team we were able to get our mother back home! I can't recommend this place enough, and if God forbid we need rehab again - Pines is definitely place of choice!
Mark Dalnodar
Jan 2026
Small rooms, very cold (65 degrees) in January, no availability. Double rooms with a thin sheet separating the two individuals in the room. $600/day for a single very small room. Assisted Living places love recommend this place. WHY? IDK!!!
Elizabeth Savage
Dec 2025
Horrible experience. Staff recorded very little of how they cared for my 75 year old father. No certainty of if/when his needs were addressed, no response from the nursing staff when he needed help getting out of bed, and after a late night fall no X-rays were taken until we pleaded for them three days later. Food is not nutritious. On the weekend, the nursing staff literally said that the manager would be angry if she texted her to get information on my father’s care since it was the weekend. No manager seemed to be around on the weekend. Staff was busy eating in the lobby and getting chummy with each other around their push carts while I stood waiting to ask for help moving my father to the bathroom. When vitals were taken, the staff said he couldn’t check the oxygen level until his coworker was done using the device on someone else. Supplies very limited. After determining my father needed oxygen, it was finally administered 24 hours later. The list goes on. This place needs to be shut down or a serious angel with deep pockets.
Barbara Shapiro
Feb 2025
Compassionate, Skilled, and Exceptional Care at The Pines of Sarasota For nearly two years, my husband was a resident at The Pines ( Skilled Nursing) and in that time, I witnessed firsthand the incredible care, professionalism, and kindness of the ENTIRE staff. Being there almost every day, I got to know them well, and I can truly say they are some of the most dedicated and compassionate caregivers I have ever met. They treated my husband with dignity, respect, and warmth, always going the extra mile to ensure his comfort and well-being. Their expertise was matched only by their kindness, providing not just excellent medical care but also genuine human connection. Losing a loved one is never easy, but knowing he spent his last years in such a caring and supportive environment brings me great comfort. I am deeply grateful to The Pines and would highly recommend them to anyone in need of skilled nursing care.💜💜
Pines of Sarasota Health Care, LLC offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Pines of Sarasota Health Care, LLC is located at 1501 N Orange Ave in Sarasota, Florida.
Pines of Sarasota is a longtime not-for-profit skilled nursing and rehabilitation community in Sarasota, drawing praise for its physical therapy program and dedicated caregiving staff, but reviewers report a stark split between excellent one-on-one rehab experiences and troubling lapses in day-to-day nursing attentiveness. Families describe both a renovated, clean campus with a strong PT team and, in at least one serious account, unanswered call bells, delayed medical response, and thin weekend staffing oversight.
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