Nursing Homes in Sarasota, Florida
There are 23 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Sarasota, Florida, with an average CMS overall rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars. 100% are Medicare certified and 91% accept Medicaid. Compare inspection history, staffing levels, and deficiency records for each facility below, all sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) data.
Sarasota has 23 nursing home facilities with a rating distribution of 7 (30%) at 1 star, 5 (22%) at 2 stars, 3 (13%) at 3 stars, 1 (4%) at 4 stars, and 7 (30%) at 5 stars. Its average CMS overall star rating is 2.8 out of 5, which is 0.40 below the Florida state average of 3.2. The city has 8 (35%) facilities rated 4 or 5 stars and 12 (52%) rated 1 or 2 stars, and the highest-rated facility is GLENRIDGE ON PALMER RANCH INC. with a 5-star rating.
Average nurse staffing in Sarasota is 4.24 hours per resident day compared with the Florida average of 3.88 HPRD, meaning Sarasota is above the state average. On the most recent inspection, 22 out of 23 facilities had deficiencies and 4 out of 23 had severe deficiencies. There is exactly 1 Special Focus Facility in the city.
All Nursing Homes in Sarasota
| Facility | Address | CMS Rating | Medicare | Medicaid | Deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLENRIDGE ON PALMER RANCH INC. | 7333 SCOTLAND WAY, SARASOTA, FL, 34238 | 5 ★ | ✓ | — | 0 |
| BENDERSON FAMILY SKILLED NURSING AND REHAB CENTER | 1959 N HONORE AVE, SARASOTA, FL, 34235 | 5 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 2 |
| LIFE CARE CENTER OF SARASOTA | 8104 TUTTLE AVE, SARASOTA, FL, 34243 | 5 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 7 |
| PINES OF SARASOTA | 1501 N ORANGE AVE, SARASOTA, FL, 34236 | 5 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 2 |
| SUNNYSIDE NURSING HOME | 5201 BAHIA VISTA STREET, SARASOTA, FL, 34232 | 5 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 2 |
| SARASOTA MEMORIAL NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER | 5640 RAND BLVD, SARASOTA, FL, 34238 | 5 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 2 |
| PLYMOUTH HARBOR INCORPORATED | 700 JOHN RINGLING BLVD, SARASOTA, FL, 34236 | 5 ★ | ✓ | — | 1 |
| SARASOTA POINT REHABILITATION CENTER | 2600 COURTLAND STREET, SARASOTA, FL, 34237 | 4 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 4 |
| BAY VILLAGE OF SARASOTA | 8400 VAMO ROAD, SARASOTA, FL, 34231 | 3 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 6 |
| INN AT SARASOTA BAY CLUB | 1303 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, SARASOTA, FL, 34236 | 3 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 6 |
| HAWTHORNE CENTER FOR REHAB & HEALING OF SARASOTA | 5381 DESOTO ROAD, SARASOTA, FL, 34235 | 3 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 |
| AVIATA AT SARASOTA | 1507 S TUTTLE AVE, SARASOTA, FL, 34239 | 2 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 2 |
| HARBORVIEW SARASOTA | 4783 FRUITVILLE ROAD, SARASOTA, FL, 34232 | 2 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 3 |
| CREEKSIDE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER | 5511 SWIFT ROAD, SARASOTA, FL, 34231 | 2 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 2 |
| BIRCHWOOD HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER | 3250 12TH ST, SARASOTA, FL, 34237 | 2 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 |
| SPRINGS AT LAKE POINTE WOODS | 3280 LAKE POINTE BLVD, SARASOTA, FL, 34231 | 2 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 2 |
| INDIAN BEACH NURSING AND REHAB CENTER | 1755 18TH ST, SARASOTA, FL, 34230 | 1 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 4 |
| SARASOTA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER | 1524 EAST AVENUE SOUTH, SARASOTA, FL, 34239 | 1 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 2 |
| SIESTA KEY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER | 4602 NORTHGATE COURT, SARASOTA, FL, 34234 | 1 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 3 |
| AVIATA AT BENEVA | 741 SOUTH BENEVA ROAD, SARASOTA, FL, 34232 | 1 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 9 |
| CRESCENT HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER | 5401 SAWYER RD, SARASOTA, FL, 34233 | 1 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 |
| Vivo Healthcare Meadows | 5157 PARK CLUB DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL, 34235 | 1 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 |
| BROOKDALE PALMER RANCH SNF | 5111 PALMER RANCH PARKWAY, SARASOTA, FL, 34238 | 1 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes are in Sarasota, Florida?
There are 23 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Sarasota, Florida listed on CareQED.
What is the average nursing home rating in Sarasota, Florida?
Nursing homes in Sarasota, Florida have an average CMS overall rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars.
Do nursing homes in Sarasota accept Medicare and Medicaid?
100% of nursing homes in Sarasota, Florida are Medicare certified and 91% accept Medicaid.
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated: May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated: May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated: May 1, 2026.
CareQED Last Updated: June 22, 2026.