Birchwood Health and Rehabilitation Center
3250 12th St, Sarasota, FL 34237
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Follow this homeBirchwood Health and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Sarasota, Florida. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating2 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionAugust 7, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Health citations since October 21, 202117 (Florida average 20)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on May 4, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0725. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 26, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0725 2 times since 2023.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.8 to 3.3 hours per resident per day.
Health inspection on February 12, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 12, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health inspection on August 7, 2025
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0688. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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 medical reason.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 7, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0688 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0727. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 7, 2025.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 7, 2025.
Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 7, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0759 2 times since 2023.
Fire safety inspection on August 7, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0741. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 5, 2025.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on May 6, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 27, 2025.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on March 6, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 6, 2025.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of September 26, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of June 26, 2024
Changed ownership in the last 12 months
CMS no longer shows a change of ownership in the past 12 months.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
Ownership
CMS no longer lists a chain for this home.
CMS update of March 28, 2024
Changed ownership in the last 12 months
CMS records show a change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from August 17, 2023 from $76,430 to $49,680.
CMS update of February 29, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from August 17, 2023 from $56,270 to $76,430.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of December 21, 2023
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was PROMEDICA SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION (SARA.
Health inspection on August 17, 2023
8 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
25 of 694 Florida homes (4%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2023.
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Citation F0686. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 17, 2023.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 17, 2023.
Citation F0561. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 12, 2023.
Citation F0638. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 17, 2023.
Citation F0688. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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 medical reason.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 17, 2023.
Citation F0725. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 12, 2023.
Citation F0760. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 12, 2023.
Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 17, 2023.
Fire safety inspection on August 17, 2023
7 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation E0018. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 17, 2023.
Citation K0355. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 17, 2023.
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 16, 2023.
Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 17, 2023.
CMS has cited this home for K0761 2 times since 2021.
Citation K0914. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 17, 2023.
CMS has cited this home for K0914 2 times since 2021.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 17, 2023.
CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2021.
Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 16, 2023.
Health inspection on October 21, 2021
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0700. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 13, 2021.
Fire safety inspection on October 21, 2021
11 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation E0025. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 13, 2021.
Citation E0034. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 13, 2021.
Citation E0035. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 13, 2021.
Citation K0363. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 13, 2021.
Citation K0521. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 13, 2021.
Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 13, 2021.
Citation K0914. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 13, 2021.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 13, 2021.
Citation K0211. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 13, 2021.
Citation K0291. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 13, 2021.
Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 13, 2021.
CMS star ratings
- 2 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 2 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (941) 365-4185
- Last standard health inspection
- August 7, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 87
- Residents per day, on average
- 67.4
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Birchwood Operations LLC
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Florida average (17 vs 20).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- BIRCHWOOD REHAB HOLDINGS LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 01/04/2023
- BP BIRCHWOOD TRUST5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 50% · since 05/05/2023
- LF BIRCHWOOD TRUST5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 50% · since 05/05/2023
- DAVIS, ELIJAHOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/12/2024
- JOHNSON, BRENDAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/11/2024
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- MARTINEZ IRIZARRY, AXELOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/01/2023
- WILDES, DONNAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/28/2025
- WILLIAMS, TAMMARAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/01/2024
Questions
When was Birchwood Health and Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
CMS lists August 7, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Birchwood Health and Rehabilitation Center have?
CMS lists 17 health citations since October 21, 2021. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Birchwood Health and Rehabilitation Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Birchwood Health and Rehabilitation Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.
Is Birchwood Health and Rehabilitation Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.
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