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LIFE CARE CENTER OF SARASOTA

8104 TUTTLE AVE, SARASOTA, FL 34243
Score: 74 / 100

With a score of 74/100 and a B grade, Life Care Center Of Sarasota is a well-regarded option in Sarasota, Florida. The facility performs above average in most CMS categories, placing it in the 67th percentile statewide.

Staffing at Life Care Center Of Sarasota is near the national average, with 3.72 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 19 deficiencies at Life Care Center Of Sarasota. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.72 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.65 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.81 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.26 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.27 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.39 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

19
Total Deficiencies
Sep 17, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 19 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity E
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Sep 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0558 Severity D
    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    Sep 17, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Sep 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Sep 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0688 Severity D
    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medic
    Sep 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.5% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 1.7% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 2.2% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 11.8% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 2.3% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 13.7% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 74 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Individual
Certified Beds
120
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Sep 17, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8