CAverage · score 54/100 · #310 of 690 in Florida
Life Care Center Of Sarasota
8104 Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, FL 34243 · 120 certified beds · For profit - Individual
Staffing 3.7 nurse hours per resident-dayabove median in Florida
7 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 48)below median
$18,780 in fines in 3 years
Why Life Care Center Of Sarasota is graded C
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Florida nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 120 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Life Care Center Of Sarasota at a Glance
C
54/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.75 h.
67<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 48.
35<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 5.
79<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $18,780 fines, 0 denials.
26<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
4/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Florida, medium facilities · CMS record 106025 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address8104 Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, FL 34243
Phone9413606411
CountyManatee
OwnershipFor profit - Individual
Certified beds120
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.