ElderGrade
D

45/100

Below average

Crescent Health And Rehabilitation Center

5401 Sawyer Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233

CMS 1/5 stars #28 of 30 in Sarasota County (941) 925-3427
Certified beds
140
Occupancy
75%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 2 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $26,534 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

  • Nursing staff turnover of 64%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

10/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -20 for 2 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years

Staffing

13/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.64 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.41 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 10% against weekdays

Staff stability

5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 64% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

5/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $26,534 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.47 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.41 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.13 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 64.40%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 20 citations

Last standard health inspection: September 12, 2024 (1 year ago).

D Jan 16, 2025 F0584 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

K Sep 12, 2024 F0726

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

K Sep 12, 2024 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

E Sep 12, 2024 F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Sep 12, 2024 F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 12, 2024 F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 12, 2024 F0759

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 22, 2024 F0809 From a complaint

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or out...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of ASTON HEALTH, which operates 38 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
CAYWOOD, HERSHEL Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
CRUZ TORRES, RUTH Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
LEE, KRISTINA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MARTINEZ IRIZARRY, AXEL Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
WILDES, DONNA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
FRIEDMAN, LEOPOLD Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...
ASTON HEALTHCARE LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
CAYWOOD, HERSHEL Individual ADP OF THE SNF
MARTINEZ IRIZARRY, AXEL Individual ADP OF THE SNF
WILDES, DONNA Individual ADP OF THE SNF
BP CRESCENT TRUST Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
LF CRESCENT TRUST Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Crescent Health And Rehabilitation Center

What is the ElderGrade for Crescent Health And Rehabilitation Center? +

Crescent Health And Rehabilitation Center holds an ElderGrade of D (45 out of 100), which we describe as "below average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Crescent Health And Rehabilitation Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.47 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Crescent Health And Rehabilitation Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 2 of the 20 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Crescent Health And Rehabilitation Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Crescent Health And Rehabilitation Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.