Sarasota Health And Rehabilitation Center

Sarasota Health and Rehabilitation Center is a long-term care facility located at 1524 East Avenue South in Sarasota, Florida 34239. The facility operates 144 certified beds and is classified under non-profit ownership, specifically categorized as Non Profit - Other. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve residents under either program. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to skilled nursing facilities on a scale of one to five, with five representing the highest performance. Sarasota Health and Rehabilitation Center holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5. The health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5, reflecting the outcomes of state and federal inspections conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is 4 out of 5, indicating a relatively higher level of staffing as measured by nurse staffing hours per resident per day. The quality measure rating is 3 out of 5, which reflects performance on a set of clinical indicators related to resident care outcomes. The facility maintains an active status with the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), which licenses and regulates skilled nursing facilities in Florida. Prospective users of this data are encouraged to review the most recent AHCA survey findings directly for detailed inspection information and the date of the last completed survey. Sarasota Health and Rehabilitation Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, which is indicated by its dual certification status. This means the facility is authorized to bill these federal and state programs for covered services. Individuals relying on Medicare for short-term skilled nursing or rehabilitation stays, or those who qualify for Medicaid for long-term care funding, may be eligible to receive services at this facility. Private pay and other insurance arrangements may also be accepted, though prospective residents or their representatives should contact the facility directly at (941) 365-2422 to confirm current payment options. When comparing Sarasota Health and Rehabilitation Center to Florida state averages, several distinctions are notable. Florida's statewide average overall CMS star rating for skilled nursing facilities falls near 2 to 3 stars. The facility's overall rating of 1 star and health inspection rating of 1 star both fall below that general range. The staffing rating of 4 stars is above average compared to many Florida facilities, where staffing ratings frequently cluster in the 2 to 3 star range. The quality measure rating of 3 stars is broadly consistent with the state average. Overall, this data profile provides a factual reference point for those researching skilled nursing options in Sarasota County, Florida.