Map showing the location of SARASOTA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER in SARASOTA, Florida
1524 EAST AVENUE SOUTH, SARASOTA, FL, 34239

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
1/5Much below averageCMS Five-Star overall rating
  1. Much below average
  2. Below average
  3. Average
  4. Above average
  5. Much above average

Where it ranks

  • FloridaLowest tier among peers689 rated homes · average 3.2★
  • Sarasota CountyLowest tier among peers30 rated homes · average 2.7★
  • United StatesLowest tier among peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point1★−1.8 vs FL avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star4★+0.8 vs FL avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star4★−0.1 vs FL avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

  • Special Focus Facility candidateThis facility is on the CMS candidate list for the Special Focus Facility program, meaning it is among the poorest-performing facilities in its state on recent inspections.
  • Abuse citation flagCMS shows an abuse icon: inspectors cited the facility for abuse that led to harm within the past year, or for abuse that could have led to harm in each of the last two years.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles1★Lowest tier among peersFL avg2.8★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover4★Above 56% of peersFL avg3.2★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments4★Above only 23% of peersFL avg4.1★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff3.45hrsAbove only 23% of peersFL avg3.86Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.69hrsAbove 57% of peersFL avg0.73Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better48%Above only 35% of peersFL avg42%RN turnover52%
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$230,102Above only 3% of peersFL avg$31,830Fines · denials5 · 0
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
23citations
9inspection dates
1actual harm (G–I)
2immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Nov 12, 2025most recent

Citations by monthMar 2021 – Nov 2025

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

Nov 12, 20252 citationsCycle 1worst E · no actual harm
  1. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Dec 30, 2025
  2. F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Dec 30, 2025
May 2, 20252 citationsCycle 1worst K · immediate jeopardy
  1. F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationK · patternCorrected May 2, 2025
  2. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareK · patternCorrected May 2, 2025
Feb 27, 20251 citationCycle 1worst D · no actual harm
  1. F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Mar 4, 2025
Jan 14, 20253 citationsCycle 2worst D · no actual harm$9,580, $161,457
  1. F745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Feb 14, 2025
  2. F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Feb 14, 2025
  3. F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Feb 14, 2025
Jun 5, 202410 citationsCycle 1worst E · no actual harm$6,032, $6,180
  1. F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Jul 5, 2024
  2. F850Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.AdministrationE · patternCorrected Jul 5, 2024
  3. F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jul 5, 2024
  4. F578Honor 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.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Aug 19, 2024
  5. F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Aug 19, 2024
  6. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jul 5, 2024
  7. F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jul 5, 2024
  8. F688Provide 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.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jul 5, 2024
  9. F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Jul 5, 2024
  10. F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Nursing and Physician ServicesB · patternCorrected Jul 5, 2024
Mar 6, 20241 citationCycle 2worst G · actual harm
  1. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Apr 6, 2024
Jan 25, 20241 citationCycle 3worst E · no actual harm$46,853
  1. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Feb 25, 2024
Aug 25, 20222 citationsCycle 2worst E · no actual harm
  1. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 16, 2022
  2. F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Sep 16, 2022
Mar 4, 20211 citationCycle 3worst E · no actual harm
  1. F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.EnvironmentalE · patternCorrected Apr 4, 2021

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined3.45hrsAbove only 23% of peers−0.41 vs FL avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only0.69hrsAbove 57% of peers−0.04 vs FL avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.56hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours2.19hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays3.19hrs
  • Florida average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better48%Above only 35% of peersFL avg 42%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only52%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year1Leadership changed
  • Occupancy144 certified beds · ~130 residents a day90%Above only 45% of peersFL avg 88%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $230,102In fines
  • 5Fines
  • 0Payment denials
  • $31,830FL avg in fines
Above only 3% of peersFewer fines than 3% of rated homes in Florida

Actions on record

  1. Jan 14, 2025Civil money penalty$9,580
  2. Jan 14, 2025Civil money penalty$161,457
  3. Jun 5, 2024Civil money penalty$6,032
  4. Jun 5, 2024Civil money penalty$6,180
  5. Jan 25, 2024Civil money penalty$46,853

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
Non profit - Other
Chain
Florida Institute for Long-Term Care18 facilities in the chain2.2★ chain average
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Urban
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Direct owners (5%+)
  • Fi-Waldemere, LLC
Indirect owners (5%+)
  • Florida Institute for Long Term Care LLC
Operational or managerial control
  • Aegir Health Management LLC
  • Consulting Support Services, LLC
  • Facility Support Company, LLC
  • Kane Financial Services, LLC
  • Tressa Amador
  • John Richards
Corporate officers
  • Howard Jaffe
  • Kathy Katz-Hall
  • James Mullarkey
  • Penny Richmond

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 105155 · 1524 EAST AVENUE SOUTH, SARASOTA, FL, 34239.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in Florida and Sarasota County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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