B84

LIFE CARE CENTER OF SARASOTA

Grade B 84/100 composite score

For profit - Individual

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
4/5
Health Insp.
3/5
Quality
5/5
Staffing
3/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

120

Ownership

For profit - Individual

Total Fines

None

Last Survey

N/A

8104 TUTTLE AVE, SARASOTA, FL 34243
9413606411

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.67h
LPN
0.84h
CNA
2.34h
Total
3.85h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Aug 2015

100%

PRESTON, FORREST

Individual5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Aug 2015

100%

LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Aug 2015

CONGER, DAVID

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Sep 2023

FLETCHER, TODD

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince May 2022

GELVIN, CHRIS

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Oct 2010

LAY, LISA

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Apr 2017

PRESTON, AARON

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2005

PRESTON, AUBREY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Nov 2024

PRESTON, FORREST

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Aug 2015

SALAS, JULIE

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Aug 2023

SWANKER, RICHARD

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2022

ZIEGLER, JAMES

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Aug 2015

CROSS, CINDY

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jul 2016

HENRY, TERRY

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jul 2016

THURMOND, JOAN

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jul 2016

Penalties & Fines

No penalties or fines on record.

Health Inspection Deficiencies (19)

September 18, 2025Health7 deficiencies
0558DMinimal harm, Isolated

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 18, 2025
0609DMinimal harm, Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 18, 2025
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 18, 2025
0688DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 18, 2025
0689EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 18, 2025
0759DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 18, 2025
0867DMinimal harm, Isolated

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Administration Deficiencies

May 23, 2025Health1 deficiency
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 20, 2025
April 13, 2023Health5 deficiencies
0644DMinimal harm, Isolated

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected May 13, 2023
0645EMinimal harm, Pattern

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected May 13, 2023
0690DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 13, 2023
0698DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 13, 2023
0758DMinimal harm, Isolated

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected May 13, 2023
June 17, 2021Health6 deficiencies
0550DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 17, 2021
0623DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 17, 2021
0625DMinimal harm, Isolated

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 17, 2021
0677DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 17, 2021
0692DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 17, 2021
0758DMinimal harm, Isolated

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 17, 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for LIFE CARE CENTER OF SARASOTA?

LIFE CARE CENTER OF SARASOTA in SARASOTA, Florida has a CareGrader grade of B (Good), with a composite score of 83.8 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for LIFE CARE CENTER OF SARASOTA?

LIFE CARE CENTER OF SARASOTA has an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 3/5, and a staffing rating of 3/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does LIFE CARE CENTER OF SARASOTA have?

LIFE CARE CENTER OF SARASOTA has 19 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

How many beds does LIFE CARE CENTER OF SARASOTA have?

LIFE CARE CENTER OF SARASOTA has 120 certified beds with approximately 111 current residents (93% occupancy). The facility is located at 8104 TUTTLE AVE, SARASOTA, Florida 34243. It is a for profit - individual facility.

Data Disclaimer

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