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10 Independent Nursing Homes in Sarasota, FL

10 of the 23 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Sarasota, FL (43%) are independently owned, and all are listed below. 7 of the 10 graded homes earn an A and 0 earn a D or F. They average 4.72 nursing hours per resident per day, 0.66 hours above the 4.06 for every home in Sarasota, FL. Glenridge On Palmer Ranch Inc. in Sarasota grades highest at A (99 out of 100).

How independently owned homes in Sarasota, FL compare

This group set against every nursing home in Sarasota, FL, from the current CMS release.

Nursing hours per resident per day

4.72

All homes in Sarasota, FL: 4.06

Better than the local average

Nurse staff turnover

40.3%

All homes in Sarasota, FL: 46.8%

Better than the local average

Average ElderGrade score

86.7/100

All homes in Sarasota, FL: 78.6/100

Better than the local average

Grade spread

A
B
C

7 grade A, 2 grade B, 1 grade C,

The best-graded independently owned home in Sarasota, FL is Glenridge On Palmer Ranch Inc. in Sarasota, FL, grade A, 99/100.

Every independently owned nursing home in Sarasota, FL

Showing 1 to 10 of 10, best-graded first.

A

99/100

Glenridge On Palmer Ranch Inc.

Sarasota, FL · Sarasota County

CMS 5/561 bedsNon-profit
Nurse hours
5.05 /day
Staff turnover
19%
Serious cites
0

Glenridge on Palmer Ranch runs about 5.05 nurse hours per resident each day, roughly a third more than the national average of 3.86, and its weekend coverage dips only slightly below its own weekday levels. Staff turnover sits at 18.5 percent against a national average near 46 percent, people tend to stay here. The current record shows no deficiencies at all, none at the harm level and none tied to abuse, and the last inspection dates to April 2024. As a nonprofit with 61 beds, it's small enough to know its residents. The three CMS star ratings all come in at the top mark.

A

97/100

Sunnyside Nursing Home

Sarasota, FL · Sarasota County

CMS 5/560 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
5.16 /day
Staff turnover
23%
Serious cites
0

Sunnyside runs on church-affiliated nonprofit ownership, and the numbers show what that stability buys. Nurse staffing sits at 5.16 hours per resident day, roughly a third more than the national average, and weekend coverage only dips about 11% below weekdays, so care doesn't quietly thin out when families visit on Saturdays. Staff turnover of 23.1% is about half the national rate, which matters because consistent caregivers know the residents. Four deficiencies on record, none causing harm and none abuse-related, with an inspection in May 2025. For 60 beds, that's a tight, well-tended operation.

A

96/100

Sarasota Memorial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Sarasota, FL · Sarasota County

CMS 5/5120 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.58 /day
Staff turnover
9%
Serious cites
0

Sarasota Memorial runs 4.58 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 19% above the national average, and the weekend dip is only about 7% off its own weekday level, modest as these things go. The turnover number is the one that stands out: 8.6% against a national average near 46%. Staff who stay put tend to know the residents. Inspections in March 2025 turned up 10 deficiencies, one serious enough to involve harm or jeopardy, none abuse-related. As a nonprofit with 120 beds and top marks in staffing and quality measures, the gaps here look narrow rather than structural.

A

94/100

Inn At Sarasota Bay Club

Sarasota, FL · Sarasota County

CMS 4/544 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
5.75 /day
Staff turnover
42%
Serious cites
0

The Inn at Sarasota Bay Club runs on 5.75 nurse hours per resident per day, roughly half again the national average of 3.86, and it holds that level on weekends instead of thinning out. Staff turnover sits at 42.2%, a bit better than the 45.8% national figure, which matters for whether caregivers actually know the residents. Eleven deficiencies appear on the current record, none causing harm or jeopardy and none abuse-related, with the most recent inspection in August 2024. For-profit corporate ownership is the one thing here that doesn't distinguish it; the staffing numbers do.

A

89/100

Pines Of Sarasota

Sarasota, FL · Sarasota County

CMS 5/5171 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.20 /day
Staff turnover
41%
Serious cites
0

Pines of Sarasota runs on more nursing time than most homes in the country, 4.20 hours per resident day against a national average of 3.86. That margin matters, though weekends here run about 9% thinner than weekdays, so ask how coverage looks on a Sunday. Staff turnover sits at 41%, a bit better than the 45.8% national figure, which suggests people stay. The inspection record shows nine deficiencies, none at harm or jeopardy level, one tied to abuse, worth asking about directly. State inspectors last visited in May 2024, and the nonprofit ownership means no shareholder pressure on the budget.

A

87/100

Benderson Family Skilled Nursing And Rehab Center

Sarasota, FL · Sarasota County

CMS 5/545 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.72 /day
Staff turnover
46%
Serious cites
0

Benderson Family runs 45 beds in Sarasota under corporate ownership, and the numbers hold up well. Nurse staffing sits at 4.72 hours per resident day, roughly 22% above the national average of 3.86, and weekends dip only about 6% below weekday levels, a smaller drop than many homes show. Turnover is 46.3%, essentially matching the national 45.8%, so you're not looking at a churning floor staff. Ten deficiencies appear on the current record, none at harm or jeopardy level and none abuse-related, with the last inspection in June 2025. The one caveat: corporate for-profit ownership means decisions about this building get made somewhere else.

A

86.5/100

Bay Village Of Sarasota

Sarasota, FL · Sarasota County

CMS 4/595 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.98 /day
Staff turnover
n/a
Serious cites
0

Bay Village Of Sarasota runs on a nonprofit model with 95 certified beds, and its nurse staffing sits at 4.98 hours per resident day, roughly 29% above the national average of 3.86. Weekends dip only about 3% below weekday levels, so coverage stays fairly consistent. The tradeoff shows up in its inspection record: 11 deficiencies, none at the harm or jeopardy level, but one tied to abuse, with the most recent inspection dated April 2024. Resident outcomes look solid, with a 4-out-of-5 quality measure rating and 4 out of 5 on staffing, while health inspections land at 3. The picture is a well-staffed home with a clean harm record but a blemish worth asking about directly.

B

76/100

Plymouth Harbor Incorporated

Sarasota, FL · Sarasota County

CMS 4/556 bedsNon-profit
Nurse hours
5.31 /day
Staff turnover
72%
Serious cites
0

Plymouth Harbor is a nonprofit home in Sarasota with 56 beds, and its nurse staffing runs about 5.31 hours per resident day, roughly 37% above the national average, which helps explain the solid inspection and quality scores. A recent inspection in March 2025 turned up five deficiencies, none at the harm level, though one was abuse-related, so it's worth asking about directly. The bigger concern is staff turnover: nearly 72% annually versus about 46% nationally, meaning the people caring for residents change often. That churn can undercut even good staffing numbers. Weekend coverage also dips slightly below weekday levels.

B

74/100

Birchwood Health And Rehabilitation Center

Sarasota, FL · Sarasota County

CMS 2/587 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
3.44 /day
Staff turnover
44%
Serious cites
0

Birchwood runs on thinner staffing than most Florida nursing homes: 3.44 nurse hours per resident day against a national average of 3.86, with weekends about 9 percent below its own weekday levels, meaning the thinnest coverage lands when families tend to visit. Turnover sits at 43.8 percent, a touch better than the national 45.8 percent, so aides do stick around slightly longer than average. The bigger concern is the inspection record: 17 deficiencies, one serious enough to reach harm or jeopardy level, and a $49,680 fine. Its last inspection was August 2025, so the record is recent rather than stale. Corporate-owned and for-profit, with 87 beds. Ask about weekend aide coverage and what that harm-level deficiency involved.

C

68/100

Pr Snf Operations Llc

Sarasota, FL · Sarasota County

CMS 4/560 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
3.95 /day
Staff turnover
67%
Serious cites
0

Brookdale Palmer Ranch sits in Sarasota with 60 certified beds, run by a for-profit limited liability company. The staffing number looks fine on paper, 3.95 nurse hours per resident day, slightly above the national average, but that average hides a lot. Weekend coverage drops about 11% below what the home staffs on weekdays, and annual turnover runs 67.2% against a national norm of 45.8%, so the people caring for your family member are likely to keep changing. The inspection record is the bigger concern. Nineteen deficiencies are on file, including two at the harm or jeopardy level and two tied to abuse, with a $59,696 fine and a two-star health inspection rating. That last inspection was August 2024.

Frequently asked questions

How many independently owned nursing homes are there in Sarasota, FL?
There are 10 independently owned Medicare-certified nursing homes in Sarasota, FL, 43% of the 23 nursing homes there.
Are independently owned nursing homes better staffed?
In Sarasota, FL they average 4.72 total nursing hours per resident per day, against 4.06 for all nursing homes in Sarasota, FL, a difference of +0.66 hours. Staff turnover averages 40.3% against 46.8%.
Which independently owned nursing home grades best in Sarasota, FL?
Glenridge On Palmer Ranch Inc. in Sarasota, FL, grade A, 99 out of 100.
Does being independently owned mean a nursing home is safe?
No. Of the 10 graded independently owned homes in Sarasota, FL, 7 grade A and 0 grade D or F.
Do independently owned nursing homes in Sarasota, FL accept Medicaid?
8 of the 10 are certified to accept Medicaid. See Medicaid and nursing homes.

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