LIFE CARE CENTER OF SARASOTA
8104 TUTTLE AVE, SARASOTA, FL 34243 · CCN 106025
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Health inspection
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★★☆☆ 3
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Individual
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg residents/day
- 111.3
- Phone
- 9413606411
Inspection history vs Florida & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Florida avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-09-18 | 8 | 7.3 | 9.5 | +0.7 worse |
| 2 | 2023-04-13 | 5 | 6.3 | 9.8 | -1.3 better |
| 3 | 2021-06-17 | 6 | 6.0 | 9.3 | at state average |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 1 |
| Quality of life and care | 3 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Resident rights | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 1 |
| Administration | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.72 | 45.0% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.65 | 60.9% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.85 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA
- Facilities in chain
- 194
- Chain avg overall
- 3.50 / 5
Inspection citations (19)
- DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2025-09-18 · Health · corrected 2025-10-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2025-09-18 · Health · corrected 2025-10-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-09-18 · Health · corrected 2026-01-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0688Provide 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.2025-09-18 · Health · corrected 2025-10-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-09-18 · Health · corrected 2026-01-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2025-09-18 · Health · corrected 2025-10-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.2025-09-18 · Health · corrected 2026-01-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-05-23 · Health · corrected 2025-06-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2023-04-13 · Health · corrected 2023-05-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2023-04-13 · Health · corrected 2023-05-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2023-04-13 · Health · corrected 2023-05-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2023-04-13 · Health · corrected 2023-05-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2023-04-13 · Health · corrected 2023-05-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2021-06-17 · Health · corrected 2021-07-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2021-06-17 · Health · corrected 2021-07-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.2021-06-17 · Health · corrected 2021-07-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2021-06-17 · Health · corrected 2021-07-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2021-06-17 · Health · corrected 2021-07-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2021-06-17 · Health · corrected 2021-07-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2015-08-24 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2015-08-24 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2015-08-24 |
| CONGER, DAVID | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2023-09-20 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2022-05-01 |
| GELVIN, CHRIS | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2010-10-01 |
| LAY, LISA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2017-04-24 |
| PRESTON, AARON | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2005-01-03 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-11-27 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2015-08-24 |
| SALAS, JULIE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2023-08-14 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2022-01-01 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2015-08-24 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2016-07-01 |
| HENRY, TERRY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2016-07-01 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2016-07-01 |
Other facilities in SARASOTA
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| SUNNYSIDE NURSING HOME | ★★★★★ | 60 |
| PLYMOUTH HARBOR INCORPORATED | ★★★★★ | 56 |
| PINES OF SARASOTA | ★★★★★ | 171 |
| SARASOTA MEMORIAL NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER | ★★★★★ | 120 |
| GLENRIDGE ON PALMER RANCH INC. | ★★★★★ | 61 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.