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Pines of Sarasota
1501 N Orange Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 171 beds, Pines of Sarasota serves Sarasota in Sarasota County, Florida and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1967.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Florida median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 9 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 4, 3 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 5.3 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 15.8.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Florida median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 41.0%.
CMS flags that the facility has not had a standard health inspection in more than two years.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Sarasota Co. median | Florida median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 9 | 19 | 18 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 5.3 | 20.8 | 15.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 41.0% | 49.5% | 41.8% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $8,512 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (30 in the county, 694 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Florida average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 2 May 2024, 12 Jan 2023.
Severity mix: D ×8 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 May 2026 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0943 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 May 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2023 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 8 Feb 2023 |
| 12 Jan 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 8 Feb 2023 |
| 12 Jan 2023 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 8 Feb 2023 |
| 12 Jan 2023 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 8 Feb 2023 |
| 27 May 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2021 |
| 27 May 2021 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2021 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Florida average. Turnover: nursing staff 41.0%, RNs 39.3%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Florida median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 6.8% | 7.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.1% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 6.3% | 7.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 5.1% | 7.0% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Pines Of Sarasota Healthcare Llc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pines of Sarasota Holding Corp | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/06/2015 |
| Pines of Sarasota Management Corporation | Limited partnership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/06/2015 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Sarasota County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benderson Family Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center | Sarasota | 45 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 22.2 | — | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Glenridge On Palmer Ranch Inc. | Sarasota | 61 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0.0 | — | — |
| Hawthorne Center For Rehab & Healing of Sarasota | Sarasota | 120 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 6.7 | $9K | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Sarasota Memorial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Sarasota | 120 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 8.3 | — | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Sunnyside Nursing Home | Sarasota | 60 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 6.7 | — | 30 May 2025 |
| Village On the Isle | Venice | 48 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 6.3 | — | 16 May 2024 |
| Inn At Sarasota Bay Club | Sarasota | 44 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 25.0 | — | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Plymouth Harbor Incorporated | Sarasota | 56 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 8.9 | — | 11 Dec 2025 |
All 30 facilities in Sarasota County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Pines of Sarasota been cited for?
9 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Florida median is 18 per facility.
Has Pines of Sarasota been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Pines of Sarasota compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day against a Florida median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Pines of Sarasota?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Pines of Sarasota Holding Corp. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Pines of Sarasota last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 30 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 2 May 2024.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.