Brookdale Palmer Ranch Snf

Brookdale Palmer Ranch SNF is a skilled nursing facility located at 5111 Palmer Ranch Parkway in Sarasota, Florida (ZIP 34238), within Sarasota County. The facility operates with 60 certified beds and is structured as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to serve both Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, based on data collected through the federal Nursing Home Care Compare program. This composite score reflects performance across three distinct rating domains. The health inspection rating stands at 2 out of 5, indicating findings from state and federal inspection surveys that fall below the national median. In contrast, the staffing rating is 4 out of 5, reflecting staffing levels and registered nurse hours that are above average relative to peer facilities. The quality measure rating is also 4 out of 5, which reflects clinical outcome indicators such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, and long-term care resident health metrics. The facility maintains an active license with the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), confirming its current authorization to operate as a licensed nursing facility in the state of Florida. Brookdale Palmer Ranch SNF accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to residents who rely on federal health insurance programs. Individuals whose care may be funded through Medicare Part A for short-term skilled nursing or through Florida Medicaid for long-term residential care are eligible to receive services at this facility. Prospective residents or their representatives are advised to contact the facility directly at (941) 926-7733 to confirm current bed availability, specific coverage terms, and any private pay or supplemental insurance arrangements. When comparing Brookdale Palmer Ranch SNF to statewide benchmarks, the facility presents a mixed profile relative to Florida averages. Florida nursing homes tend to score near the national midpoint across CMS rating categories, and this facility's staffing and quality measure ratings of 4 out of 5 each indicate performance above that typical range. However, the health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 suggests inspection outcomes that are below both state and national norms, which may be a relevant consideration for those researching care options. The overall 2-star rating places the facility in the lower tier of CMS composite scores, driven primarily by the health inspection component. Families and care coordinators reviewing this facility should weigh all three rating domains individually alongside inspection reports, staffing data, and quality measures available through the CMS Nursing Home Care Compare database.