Sarasota Health and Rehabilitation Center
1524 East Avenue South, Sarasota, FL 34239
Sarasota 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 rating1 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionJune 5, 2024 (2 years ago)
- Health citations since March 4, 202123 (Florida average 20)
- Fines in the past three years5, $230,102 in total
- 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 July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of June 24, 2026
Special Focus Facility
CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from June 5, 2024 from $12,212 to $6,032.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from January 14, 2025 from $248,395 to $161,457.
Health inspection on November 12, 2025
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 30, 2025.
Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 30, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0610 2 times since 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.
Special Focus Facility
CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from January 14, 2025 from $247,595 to $248,395.
CMS update of May 28, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from June 5, 2024 from $15,460 to $12,212.
Health inspection on May 2, 2025
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity K is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
59 of 694 Florida homes (9%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.
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Citation F0600. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 2, 2025.
Citation F0689. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.
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 2, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on February 27, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0607. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2025.
Health inspection on January 14, 2025
3 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
CMS fine of $161,457 on January 14, 2025.
CMS fine of $9,580 on January 14, 2025.
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Citation F0552. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 14, 2025.
Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 14, 2025.
Citation F0745. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 14, 2025.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from January 25, 2024 from $46,118 to $46,853.
CMS update of August 29, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from January 25, 2024 from $70,950 to $46,118.
Health inspection on June 5, 2024
10 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
CMS fine of $6,032 on June 5, 2024.
CMS fine of $6,180 on June 5, 2024.
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Citation F0698. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 5, 2024.
Citation F0791. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 5, 2024.
Citation F0850. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 5, 2024.
Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 19, 2024.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 19, 2024.
Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 5, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0677 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0679. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 5, 2024.
Citation F0685. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 5, 2024.
Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 July 5, 2024.
Citation F0732. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Post nurse staffing information every day.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 5, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on June 5, 2024
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 July 5, 2024.
Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 5, 2024.
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 July 5, 2024.
CMS update of May 29, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on March 6, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
55 of 694 Florida homes (8%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.
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Citation F0689. Severity G: actual 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 April 6, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on January 25, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
CMS fine of $46,853 on January 25, 2024.
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Citation F0677. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2024.
Health inspection on August 25, 2022
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0695. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 16, 2022.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 16, 2022.
Fire safety inspection on August 25, 2022
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 16, 2022.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 16, 2022.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2021.
Health inspection on March 4, 2021
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0921. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 4, 2021.
Fire safety inspection on March 4, 2021
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 4, 2021.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 4, 2021.
Citation K0914. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 April 4, 2021.
CMS star ratings
- 1 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 1 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (941) 365-2422
- Last standard health inspection
- June 5, 2024 (2 years ago)
- Certified beds
- 144
- Residents per day, on average
- 135.4
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Other
- Legal business name
- Fi-Waldemere, LLC
- Chain
- Florida Institute for Long-Term Care
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Florida average (23 vs 20).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- FI-WALDEMERE, LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 12/23/2002
- FLORIDA INSTITUTE FOR LONG TERM CARE LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 100% · since 12/23/2002
- AEGIR HEALTH MANAGEMENT LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/01/2009
- CONSULTING SUPPORT SERVICES, LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/28/2011
- FACILITY SUPPORT COMPANY, LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/13/2010
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- KANE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/06/2012
- AMADOR, TRESSAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/05/2017
- RICHARDS, JOHNOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/08/2020
Questions
When was Sarasota Health and Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
CMS lists June 5, 2024 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Sarasota Health and Rehabilitation Center have?
CMS lists 23 health citations since March 4, 2021. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Sarasota Health and Rehabilitation Center been fined?
CMS lists 5 fines in the past three years, $230,102 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Sarasota Health and Rehabilitation Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.
Is Sarasota 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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