Life Care Center Of Sarasota
Sarasota, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 106025) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $18,780
Phone: (941) 360-6411 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center Of Sarasota has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Florida state average of 3.27 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Life Care Center Of Sarasota reports total nurse staffing of 3.75 hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.2%.
Life Care Center Of Sarasota has 2 federal fines on record totaling $18,780.00, with 0 payment denials reported. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Life Care Center Of Sarasota is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home located in Sarasota, FL (Manatee County), certified since June 2000. The facility is licensed for 120 beds and reports an average daily census of 106.5 residents. Ownership is classified as For profit - Individual, and the facility is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Florida state average of 3.27 stars. Component ratings are: Health Inspection 3 stars, Quality Measures 5 stars, and Staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.75 per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $18,780.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon is currently displayed by CMS for this facility, and it is not designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which targets nursing homes with a history of persistent poor performance and subjects them to increased inspection frequency.
Families should independently verify current details, including any updates to ratings, staffing, or penalty records, directly on Medicare Care Compare, as data can change between CMS reporting cycles. This profile reflects the CMS data vintage provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the Florida state average of 3.27 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.75 hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 45.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $18,780.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, this facility does not currently display CMS's abuse icon and is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 120 beds with an average daily census of 106.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a For profit - Individual entity and is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since June 29, 2000.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (3 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (3 stars) — which combine into the overall 4-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided CMS data; contact the facility at 9413606411 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 9413606411 to arrange a visit and review details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/106025?state=FL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.