INDIAN BEACH NURSING AND REHAB CENTER
1755 18TH ST, SARASOTA, FL, 34230 · 9419554915
Nursing HomeMedicare CertifiedMedicaid CertifiedUpdated 2026-05-20
1.0
★☆☆☆☆
Overall Rating
Health Inspection
1.0
Staffing
4.0
Quality Measures
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101
Licensed Beds
4.0
Staffing Rating
Indian Beach Nursing And Rehab Center holds an overall 2-star rating from CMS, which means it falls below average compared to other nursing homes nationwide. That overall score is shaped by three pieces: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. The health inspection rating is the most concerning piece here, coming in at just 1 star. That score reflects the number and seriousness of citations state inspectors found during their visits, and a 1-star result suggests inspectors identified more problems, or more serious ones, than what you'd see at a typical facility. On the positive side, the staffing rating is a full 5 stars, meaning nurses and aides are spending significantly more time with residents relative to the number of people living there compared to most facilities. That's a meaningful distinction, since consistent, attentive staff can have a real impact on day-to-day care. Quality measures data wasn't available, so there's a gap in the picture when it comes to clinical outcomes like fall rates, pressure wounds, or mobility decline.
For families, the takeaway is mixed. Strong staffing is genuinely good news and worth acknowledging. But the low health inspection score deserves a closer look. When you visit, it's reasonable to ask the facility directly about what citations were cited, what changes were made, and how they're working to improve. CMS makes the full inspection reports publicly available on Medicare's Care Compare website, so you can read the specifics before or after your tour.
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Questions to ask when visiting
1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during the day shift, and does that number change at night or on weekends?
2. How long have your charge nurses and CNAs been working here on average, and what does your staff turnover look like compared to last year?
3. Can you walk me through exactly what happens when a resident has a fall, including who gets notified, how quickly, and what changes are made afterward?
4. If my loved one needs help getting to the bathroom at night, how long would they typically wait for someone to respond to the call light?
5. What does a typical Tuesday look like for a resident who is mobile and social, from the time they wake up to the time they go to bed?
6. Has this facility been cited for any deficiencies in the last two state inspections, and can I see the most recent survey report before I leave today?
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.