How many nursing homes are in Sarasota?

There are 23 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Sarasota, Florida, based on the latest CMS Care Compare extract.

What is the highest rated nursing home in Sarasota?

PINES OF SARASOTA (operated by PINES OF SARASOTA HEALTHCARE LLC) holds the highest overall CMS Five-Star rating at 5★. Health inspections 5, staffing 4, quality measures 5.

What is the average CMS rating in Sarasota?

The average overall CMS Five-Star rating across Sarasota is 3★ (-0.1 versus the national average of 3.1★).

How much does nursing home care cost in Sarasota?

Costs vary by facility, room type, and level of care. Medicare covers limited short-term skilled nursing stays; long-term care is typically paid out-of-pocket, through long-term care insurance, or via Medicaid for those who qualify. Check eligibility at medicare.gov and medicaid.gov.

How do I find a nursing home in Sarasota?

Use this directory to compare facilities by CMS Five-Star rating, then verify current availability and inspection history directly on Medicare.gov Care Compare before contacting the home.

Nursing homes in Sarasota, FL

Compare 23 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Sarasota, part of the Sarasota area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Sarasota residents have access to 23 nursing homes located across Sarasota County, serving neighborhoods within ZIP codes 34234, 34236, 34237, and 34239. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Among the six local providers achieving a 5-star rating, Pines of Sarasota stands out as the highest-rated facility currently operated by Pines of Sarasota Healthcare LLC.

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Homes

Avg overall

3★

-0.1 vs national

Avg staffing

3.7★

Avg experience

0★

Rating distribution

avg 3★ · 23 homes

5★

6 (26%)

4★

4 (17%)

3★

2 (9%)

2★

6 (26%)

1★

5 (22%)

Provider mix in Sarasota

22 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

AVIATA HEALTH GROUP2 homes
PINES OF SARASOTA HEALTHCARE LLC1 home
FLORIDA INSTITUTE FOR LONG-TERM CARE1 home
BIRCHWOOD OPERATIONS LLC1 home
SIMCHA HYMAN & NAFTALI ZANZIPER1 home
CREEKSIDE REHAB OPCO, LLC1 home
SUMMITT CARE II, INC.1 home
SARASOTA COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT1 home

What to look for in Sarasota

11 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
14 of 23 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
6 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
13 of 23 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 10 highest rated nursing homes in Sarasota

1
PINES OF SARASOTA
PINES OF SARASOTA HEALTHCARE LLC · Large
5.0
2
SARASOTA MEMORIAL NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
SARASOTA COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT · Large
5.0
3
PLYMOUTH HARBOR INCORPORATED
PLYMOUTH HARBOR, INC. · Medium
5.0
4
SUNNYSIDE NURSING HOME
SUNNYSIDE PROPERTIES OF SARASOTA INC · Medium
5.0
5
GLENRIDGE ON PALMER RANCH INC.
THE GLENRIDGE ON PALMER RANCH, INC. · Medium
5.0
6
BENDERSON FAMILY SKILLED NURSING AND REHAB CENTER
SARASOTA-MANATEE JEWISH HOUSING COUNCIL, INC. · Small
5.0
7
LIFE CARE CENTER OF SARASOTA
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Large
4.0
8
INN AT SARASOTA BAY CLUB
GULF COAST HEALTH CARE INC · Small
4.0
9
HAWTHORNE CENTER FOR REHAB & HEALING OF SARASOTA
INFINITE CARE · Large
4.0
10
SARASOTA POINT REHABILITATION CENTER
SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS · Large
4.0

All homes in Sarasota


PINES OF SARASOTA PINES OF SARASOTA HEALTHCARE LLC · Large · Not for Profit	5.0	5	4	5
SARASOTA MEMORIAL NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER SARASOTA COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT · Large · Not for Profit	5.0	4	5	5
PLYMOUTH HARBOR INCORPORATED PLYMOUTH HARBOR, INC. · Medium · Not for Profit	5.0	4	4	5
SUNNYSIDE NURSING HOME SUNNYSIDE PROPERTIES OF SARASOTA INC · Medium · Not for Profit	5.0	4	5	5
GLENRIDGE ON PALMER RANCH INC. THE GLENRIDGE ON PALMER RANCH, INC. · Medium · Not for Profit	5.0	5	5	5
BENDERSON FAMILY SKILLED NURSING AND REHAB CENTER SARASOTA-MANATEE JEWISH HOUSING COUNCIL, INC. · Small · For Profit	5.0	5	5	4
LIFE CARE CENTER OF SARASOTA LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Large · For Profit	4.0	3	3	5
INN AT SARASOTA BAY CLUB GULF COAST HEALTH CARE INC · Small · For Profit	4.0	3	5	3
HAWTHORNE CENTER FOR REHAB & HEALING OF SARASOTA INFINITE CARE · Large · For Profit	4.0	3	4	5
SARASOTA POINT REHABILITATION CENTER SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS · Large · For Profit	4.0	3	4	5
SIESTA KEY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER SIMCHA HYMAN & NAFTALI ZANZIPER · Large · For Profit	3.0	3	4	4
BAY VILLAGE OF SARASOTA BAY VILLAGE OF SARASOTA INC. · Medium · Not for Profit	3.0	3	4	4
BIRCHWOOD HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER BIRCHWOOD OPERATIONS LLC · Medium · For Profit	2.0	2	2	4
CREEKSIDE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER CREEKSIDE REHAB OPCO, LLC · Large · For Profit	2.0	2	3	4
SPRINGS AT LAKE POINTE WOODS SUMMITT CARE II, INC. · Medium · For Profit	2.0	1	2	5
INDIAN BEACH NURSING AND REHAB CENTER ELIYAHU MIRLIS · Medium · Not for Profit	2.0	1	5	0
HARBORVIEW SARASOTA HARBORVIEW HEALTH SYSTEMS · Medium · For Profit	2.0	2	3	3
BROOKDALE PALMER RANCH SNF BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING · Medium · For Profit	2.0	2	4	4
SARASOTA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER FLORIDA INSTITUTE FOR LONG-TERM CARE · Large · Not for Profit	1.0	1	4	3
AVIATA AT BENEVA AVIATA HEALTH GROUP · Large · For Profit	1.0	1	3	4
Vivo Healthcare Meadows VIVO HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit	1.0	1	3	4
CRESCENT HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER CRESCENT OPERATIONS LLC · Large · For Profit	1.0	1	2	4
AVIATA AT SARASOTA AVIATA HEALTH GROUP · Large · For Profit	1.0	1	3	4