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Pines of Sarasota
1501 N Orange Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236 · CMS Certification Number (CCN) 105147
Last health inspection over 2 years ago
At a glance
- CMS overall rating
- ★★★★★ 5 of 5
- Health inspection citations
- 9 in the last 3 inspection cycles (0 immediate jeopardy, 0 actual harm, 2 from complaints)
- Fire safety citations
- 9
- Fines (last 3 years)
- 0 fines, total $0
- Payment denials
- 0
- Most recent standard inspection
- May 2, 2024
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare page for this facility
Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
CMS star ratings
CMS rates every Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. Health inspection stars are relative to other homes in the same state: the top 10% get 5 stars and the bottom 20% get 1 star. CMS says to use the ratings together with other information, including a visit. Technical Users’ Guide
| Rating | This facility | Florida average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 | 3.3 | 3 |
| Health inspections | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | 3.3 | 2.9 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 | 4.2 | 3.6 |
| Long-stay quality | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
| Short-stay quality | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
Averages: CMS State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Health inspections
| Inspection cycle | Standard survey date | Health citations | From standard survey | From complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (most recent) | May 2, 2024 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Cycle 2 | January 12, 2023 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
CMS weighted health inspection score: 11 (lower is better; it counts citation severity, complaints and repeat revisits). Citations from infection control inspections: Not published. How to read these citations
9 health citations across 4 inspection dates, newest first. The letter is CMS’s scope/severity code: A–C means potential for minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–I actual harm, and J–L immediate jeopardy.
April 30, 2026: 1 citation (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/14/2026 |
May 2, 2024: 2 citations (Standard + Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0943 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/31/2024 |
| D | F-0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/31/2024 |
January 12, 2023: 4 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/08/2023 |
| D | F-0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/08/2023 |
| D | F-0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/08/2023 |
| D | F-0690 | 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 | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/08/2023 |
May 27, 2021: 2 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | F-0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/26/2021 |
| D | F-0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/26/2021 |
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Fire safety inspections
9 fire safety citations across 3 inspection dates
| Date | Severity | Tag | What was cited | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/02/2024 | F | K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/31/2024 |
| 05/02/2024 | E | K-0915 | Have proper power supply for life support equipment. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/31/2024 |
| 05/02/2024 | E | K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/31/2024 |
| 05/02/2024 | F | K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/31/2024 |
| 05/02/2024 | D | K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/31/2024 |
| 05/02/2024 | E | K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/31/2024 |
| 05/02/2024 | F | E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/31/2024 |
| 01/12/2023 | F | K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/07/2023 |
| 05/27/2021 | F | K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/01/2021 |
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas: Yes. CMS does not count fire safety citations in the health inspection star rating.
Source: CMS Fire Safety Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Penalties
No fines or payment denials published for this facility in the CMS Penalties file (last 3 years).
Source: CMS Penalties: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Florida average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.2 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.52 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| LPN/LVN hours per resident per day | 1.12 | Not published | Not published |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.56 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.82 | Not published | Not published |
| RN hours per resident per day, weekends | 0.25 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 41 | 41.4 | 45.8 |
| Registered nurse turnover (%) | 39.3 | Not published | Not published |
| Administrators who have left | 0 | Not published | Not published |
Reported hours come from the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) staffing data that facilities submit to CMS each quarter.
Source: CMS Provider Information; State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Facility details
- Legal business name
- Pines of Sarasota Healthcare LLC
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Not published
- Ownership changed in last 12 months
- No
- Certified beds
- 171
- Average residents per day
- 192.7
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Located inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident and family council
- Resident
- First approved for Medicare/Medicaid
- July 27, 1967
- County/parish
- Sarasota
Source: CMS Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Owners and managers reported to CMS
8 ownership and management records
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PINES OF SARASOTA HOLDING CORP | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| WARD, MICHAEL | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| ANTHONY, DAVID | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BLAKE, BRUCE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| PINES OF SARASOTA MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| ANTHONY, DAVID | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BLAKE, BRUCE | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| WARD, MICHAEL | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
Source: CMS Ownership: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Check it yourself
- Medicare Care Compare: Pines of Sarasota. Full inspection reports, quality measures and staffing.
- AHCA licensed health care facility complaint form. The state agency also takes nursing home complaints.
- Ask the facility to show you its most recent inspection report and plan of correction.
Page built from CMS data files processed September 1, 2026 (CMS refreshes monthly). Last checked October 26, 2026. Not a ranking or endorsement.