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Sarasota Health & Rehab

1524 East Avenue South

4(76 ratings)· Sarasota average: 4.4

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Quick Facts

Total units
144
Medicare rating
1 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Other
Certified beds
144
Location
Close proximity to local hospitals
History
Serving Sarasota-Bradenton area over 60 years
Medicaid support
Staff assists with Medicaid pending applications
Discharge planning
Works with physicians on individualized discharge plans

What Families Think

Families describe Sarasota Health & Rehab as a skilled nursing and rehab facility where nursing staff and administrative team are frequently praised for compassion and responsiveness. Reviewers highlight specific staff members who helped ease difficult transitions and supported families through Medicaid and discharge planning decisions.

The Good

  • Nursing staff described as compassionate and attentive
  • Rooms kept clean and well-maintained
  • Director of nursing praised for smooth resident transitions
  • Staff helps families navigate Medicaid pending status
  • Multiple staff singled out by name for exceptional help
  • On-site PT, OT, and dietary support noted

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Sarasota Health & Rehab is a senior living community in Sarasota, Florida offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 76 reviews.

About Sarasota Health & Rehab

Sarasota Health and Rehabilitation Center provides skilled nursing care, post-acute services, and long-term care in Sarasota, Florida. The facility has served the greater Sarasota and Bradenton area for over 60 years and is located close to local hospitals.

The center offers physical, occupational, and speech therapy services delivered by licensed therapists, registered and licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants. Post-acute services assist patients transitioning from hospital to home, with staff working with physicians to develop individualized discharge plans. For residents requiring long-term care, the facility provides general nursing and restorative services in a home-like environment.

An interdisciplinary team develops individualized care plans for each resident and patient in collaboration with families and staff. The facility's support services include social services, activities programs, nutritional services, housekeeping, and laundry services. The staff brings over 160 years of combined professional experience and operates according to core values of communication, compassion, dignity, empathy, integrity, pride, respect, and responsiveness.

Types of Care at Sarasota Health & Rehab

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)

Community Amenities

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

Activities

  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Sarasota Health & Rehab

4overall · 76 ratings combined

4★ on Google (76)

michael williams

Jun 2026

via Google

My wife has been in Sh& rehab over a month , it’s a transition for her , but Tom the director of nursing and his nursing staff have made the transition into the facility as smooth as possible for all involved , nursing staff and CNA’s show compassion and care , PT, OT, dietary and Dr’s . I recommend considering this facility to care for your Loved one. Thank you for your Loving care. . Michael W.

Jessica Myers

Jun 2026

via Google

I wanted to thank the staff for working so hard. Tonya went above and beyond for my dads birthday!. Truly appreciate the amazing staff that are there, and all they do to take care of the residents.

Sumer Daspit

May 2026

via Google

My father spent several months at Sarasota Health & Rehab last year, and we were truly impressed with the level of care he received. The nursing staff was outstanding — they were compassionate, attentive, and dedicated to ensuring his needs were always met. His room was consistently kept clean and well-maintained. The administrative team went above and beyond in addressing all of my questions and concerns, and I’d like to give a special shoutout to Liza for being exceptionally helpful throughout the entire process.

Michele

Mar 2026

via Google

Meeting Samantha at Sarasota Health and Rehab was a true blessing. She guided me and helped me make tough decisions for my loved one. I am so grateful for her. Thank you Samantha P.

Alyse Walton

Feb 2026

via Google

Love this place it has made a lot of positive changes, Samantha in marketing is helping me support medicaid pending for patient who need more care and cant be skilled. As a social worker this is amazing in helping support those that dont know what to do next. Thank you!

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Government Inspection History

9 inspection visits in the last three years, 31 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Nov 12, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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

May 2, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity K of L: immediate jeopardy, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 2, 2025

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity K of L: immediate jeopardy, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 2, 2025

Feb 27, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 4, 2025

Jan 14, 2025Health Complaint3 citations
  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 14, 2025

  • Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 14, 2025

  • Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 14, 2025

Jun 5, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard13 citations
  • 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 Jul 5, 2024

  • Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 5, 2024

  • Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 5, 2024

  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 5, 2024

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 5, 2024

  • 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 Jul 5, 2024

  • 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 Aug 19, 2024

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 19, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 5, 2024

  • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 5, 2024

  • 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 Jul 5, 2024

  • Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 5, 2024

  • Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 5, 2024

Mar 6, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • 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 Apr 6, 2024

Jan 25, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 25, 2024

Aug 25, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard4 citations
  • 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 16, 2022

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 16, 2022

  • 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 Sep 16, 2022

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 16, 2022

Mar 4, 2021Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard4 citations
  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 4, 2021

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 4, 2021

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 4, 2021

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 4, 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 Sarasota Health & Rehab offer?

Sarasota Health & Rehab offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Sarasota Health & Rehab located?

Sarasota Health & Rehab is located at 1524 East Avenue South in Sarasota, Florida.

What do families say about Sarasota Health & Rehab?

Families describe Sarasota Health & Rehab as a skilled nursing and rehab facility where nursing staff and administrative team are frequently praised for compassion and responsiveness. Reviewers highlight specific staff members who helped ease difficult transitions and supported families through Medicaid and discharge planning decisions.

How did Sarasota Health & Rehab do on recent health and safety inspections?

Sarasota Health & Rehab had 9 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 31 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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