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Sarasota Health and Rehabilitation Center
1524 East Avenue South, Sarasota, FL 34239 · CMS Certification Number (CCN) 105155
Last health inspection over 2 years ago
At a glance
- CMS overall rating
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5
- Health inspection citations
- 23 in the last 3 inspection cycles (2 immediate jeopardy, 1 actual harm, 10 from complaints)
- Fire safety citations
- 8
- Fines (last 3 years)
- 5 fines, total $230,102
- Payment denials
- 0
- Most recent standard inspection
- June 5, 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 25, 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 | 3.3 | 3 |
| Health inspections | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | 3.3 | 2.9 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | 4.2 | 3.6 |
| Long-stay quality | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
| Short-stay quality | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
Averages: CMS State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Health inspections
| Inspection cycle | Standard survey date | Health citations | From standard survey | From complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (most recent) | June 5, 2024 | 12 | 10 | 2 |
| Cycle 2 | August 25, 2022 | 10 | 2 | 8 |
CMS weighted health inspection score: 144 (lower is better; it counts citation severity, complaints and repeat revisits). Citations from infection control inspections: Not published. How to read these citations
23 health citations across 9 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.
November 12, 2025: 2 citations (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/30/2025 |
| D | F-0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/30/2025 |
May 2, 2025: 2 citations (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K | F-0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/02/2025 |
| K | F-0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/02/2025 |
February 27, 2025: 1 citation (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/04/2025 |
January 14, 2025: 3 citations (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/14/2025 |
| D | F-0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/14/2025 |
| D | F-0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/14/2025 |
June 5, 2024: 10 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | F-0850 | Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. Administration Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/05/2024 |
| E | F-0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/05/2024 |
| B | F-0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/05/2024 |
| E | F-0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/05/2024 |
| D | F-0688 | 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 | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/05/2024 |
| D | F-0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/05/2024 |
| D | F-0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/05/2024 |
| D | F-0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/05/2024 |
| D | F-0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/19/2024 |
| D | F-0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/19/2024 |
March 6, 2024: 1 citation (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | F-0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/06/2024 |
January 25, 2024: 1 citation (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | F-0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/25/2024 |
August 25, 2022: 2 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | 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 09/16/2022 |
| D | F-0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/16/2022 |
March 4, 2021: 1 citation (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | F-0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/04/2021 |
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Fire safety inspections
8 fire safety citations across 3 inspection dates
| Date | Severity | Tag | What was cited | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/05/2024 | D | K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/05/2024 |
| 06/05/2024 | F | K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/05/2024 |
| 06/05/2024 | E | K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/05/2024 |
| 08/25/2022 | 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 09/16/2022 |
| 08/25/2022 | D | K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/16/2022 |
| 03/04/2021 | D | K-0914 | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/04/2021 |
| 03/04/2021 | D | K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/04/2021 |
| 03/04/2021 | D | K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/04/2021 |
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 25, 2026
Penalties
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 14, 2025 | Fine | $9,580 | — |
| January 14, 2025 | Fine | $161,457 | — |
| June 5, 2024 | Fine | $6,032 | — |
| June 5, 2024 | Fine | $6,180 | — |
| January 25, 2024 | Fine | $46,853 | — |
Source: CMS Penalties: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Florida average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.46 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.59 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| LPN/LVN hours per resident per day | 0.64 | Not published | Not published |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.23 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.26 | Not published | Not published |
| RN hours per resident per day, weekends | 0.38 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 43.4 | 41.4 | 45.8 |
| Registered nurse turnover (%) | 48.3 | 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 25, 2026
Facility details
- Legal business name
- Fi-Waldemere, LLC
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Other
- Chain
- Florida Institute for Long-Term Care (17 facilities)
- Ownership changed in last 12 months
- No
- Certified beds
- 144
- Average residents per day
- 128.5
- 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
- October 1, 1971
- County/parish
- Sarasota
Source: CMS Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Owners and managers reported to CMS
21 ownership and management records
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FI-WALDEMERE, LLC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| FLORIDA INSTITUTE FOR LONG TERM CARE LLC | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| JAFFE, HOWARD | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| KATZ-HALL, KATHY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| MULLARKEY, JAMES | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| RICHMOND, PENNY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| AEGIR HEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| CONSULTING SUPPORT SERVICES, LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| FACILITY SUPPORT COMPANY, LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| KANE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| AMADOR, TRESSA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| RICHARDS, JOHN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| AEGIR HEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| CONSULTING SUPPORT SERVICES, LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| FACILITY SUPPORT COMPANY, LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| FLORIDA INSTITUTE FOR LONG TERM CARE LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| KANE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| OMEGA HEALTHCARE INVESTORS, INC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SELECT REHABILITATION, LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| AMADOR, TRESSA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| RICHARDS, JOHN | 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 25, 2026
Check it yourself
- Medicare Care Compare: Sarasota Health and Rehabilitation Center. 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 25, 2026. Not a ranking or endorsement.