Creekside Health And Rehabilitation Center
5511 SWIFT ROAD, Sarasota, FL, 34231 · 9419217462
Nursing HomeMedicare CertifiedMedicaid CertifiedUpdated 2026-05-20
2.0
★★☆☆☆
Overall Rating
Health Inspection
2.0
Staffing
3.0
Quality Measures
4.0
178
Licensed Beds
3.0
Staffing Rating
Creekside Health And Rehabilitation Center holds an overall 2-star rating from CMS, which places it below average compared to other nursing homes nationwide. That overall score is shaped by three separate ratings that each measure something different. The health inspection rating, also 2 stars, is the piece that carries the most weight here. It reflects findings from state inspections, meaning surveyors found a number of citations, and at least some of them were serious enough to pull this score below average. That's worth paying close attention to, since inspection results speak directly to how well a facility is being run day to day. Staffing comes in at 3 stars, which is average, so residents are getting a fairly typical amount of nursing care relative to the number of people living there. The bright spot is the quality measures rating of 4 stars, which is above average. That score is based on 15 clinical indicators, things like how residents are managing with pain, mobility, or avoiding preventable conditions, and a 4-star result suggests the care staff is doing a solid job on those health outcomes.
For families, the big takeaway is that the facility shows real strengths in clinical outcomes but has struggled when it comes to passing inspection. It would be worth asking the facility directly about what citations were found and what steps they have taken to address them. Inspection reports are also publicly available on Medicare's Care Compare site, so you can read the details for yourself before making any decisions.
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Questions to ask when visiting
1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during a typical day shift, and how does that number change at night and on weekends?
2. How long have your nurses and aides been working here on average, and what is your staff turnover rate over the past year?
3. If my family member falls or has a medical change overnight, what is the exact process for notifying us, and how quickly does that call happen?
4. Can I visit at different times of day without scheduling it in advance, including evenings and weekends?
5. What does a typical Tuesday look like for a resident who doesn't have therapy scheduled - what activities are available, and how much time do residents spend out of their rooms?
6. In the past year, has this facility been cited for any deficiencies by state inspectors, and if so, what specific changes did you make in response?
For more guidance on evaluating facilities, see our guide to [questions to ask when choosing a Florida nursing home](/blog/questions-to-ask-before-choosing-a-nursing-home-in-florida).
About CMS Star Ratings
CMS assigns 1–5 star ratings to Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing homes based on three domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The overall rating is a weighted composite.
A 5-star overall rating does not guarantee excellence in every domain — inspect each sub-rating independently. Data is updated quarterly.
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Data sourced from CMS Care Compare. Last updated via nightly pipeline.