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Brookdale Palmer Ranch

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Sarasota, FL

CMS overall rating

5111 Palmer Ranch Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34238 View map

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Brookdale Palmer Ranch accepts Medicare and private pay.

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Brookdale Palmer Ranch accepts Medicare and private pay.

Overview of Brookdale Palmer Ranch

Nestled in Sarasota, Florida, Brookdale Palmer Ranch offers residents the opportunity to live life on their terms with the support they need. The community is centrally located, with the beaches of the Florida Gulf Coast just minutes away and a variety of dining, shopping, and cultural attractions nearby. Brookdale Palmer Ranch’s dining program focuses on providing a restaurant-style experience, with residents involved in menu planning and discussions.

The community offers a range of engaging activities, from dancing and yoga to bingo and happy hour, allowing residents to explore new interests and connect with neighbors. The community features a variety of floor plans, including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options, all with kitchenettes and pet-friendly accommodations. Brookdale Palmer Ranch provides a continuum of care, with assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care services available on-site, allowing residents to transition seamlessly as their needs change.

Facility Direct Line (941) 926-1966

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to state averages

Total nursing care / resident

4h 36m per day

vs avg

2 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Registered Nurse (RN) is +68% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	1h 14m per day	▲ 68% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.	38m per day	▼ 20% State avg: 47m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	2h 44m per day	▲ 17% State avg: 2h 20m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.	4h 3m per day	▲ 15% State avg: 3h 31m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	4m per day	▼ 20% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	44m per day	▲ 38% State avg: 32m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

49 days

118-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

48 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 3 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)

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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

62%

Lower than the Florida average: 84.3%

Occupied beds

73 / 118

Average occupied beds in Florida homes 108 beds

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusProvisional

IssuanceDecember 29, 2025

ExpirationDecember 28, 2027

CountySarasota

License Number9737

Brookdale Palmer Ranch is legally operated by PR AL Operations LLC, and administered by Sara Sterling.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Private

118 units

Total beds

118 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

English Spanish

ContactMs. Denise Warren, Interim CEO

Continuing Care Retirement Communities

At Home Care

Pet Friendly

Fitness Center/ Therapy Room

Transportation

Library

Concierge Service

Outings

Café/Bistro

Beauty/Barber Shop

Courtyard And Garden

Gardening/Greenhouse

Game Room

Private Dining Room

Arts & Crafts

Walking Paths

Pool

Theater

Housekeeping

Laundry

Since 2017 · 9 years of data 33 citations 26 inspections 7 fines $5.7K fined

Inspection Score

4 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Legal Actions Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.

This Facility FL Average vs. FL Avg

Fines Total number of fines issued.
7
vs 5 avg
↑ 40% higher than FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$5.7k
vs $11.6k
↓ 51% lower than FL avg

Data reflects the most recent 9 years (since 2017).

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Florida state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2017 vs. Florida state average

Overall vs. FL average

Latest Inspection October 2, 2025 Complaint

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	33	33	This facility has total citations in line with the Florida average (33 vs. FL avg 33).— At avg Rank #514 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 514th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2017.	3.7	3.7	This facility has citations per year in line with the Florida average (3.7 vs. FL avg 3.7).— At avg
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	1.3	1.3	This facility has citations per inspection in line with the Florida average (1.3 vs. FL avg 1.3).— At avg Rank #557 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 557th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	26	26	This facility has total inspections in line with the Florida average (26 vs. FL avg 26).— At avg
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	15	16	This facility has 6% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (15 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 6% better
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	58%	62%	This facility has 4 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (58% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 4% better Rank #491 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 491st out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

July 31, 2025 complaint inspection found 2 deficiencies related to admissions and resident care, including elopement standards.
January 23, 2024 annual inspection cited 2 deficiencies in risk management, quality assurance, and background screening.
October 2, 2025 complaint inspection reported no deficiencies and no substantiated complaints.

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Inspections since 2021

Total health inspections 5

State average N/A

Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

Total health citations

State average N/A

Citations per inspection

4.8

State average N/A

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

7 of 24 citations resulted from standard inspections; 10 of 24 resulted from complaint investigations; and 7 of 24 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)

Critical health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

Serious health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

4 critical citations State average: N/A

2 serious citations State average: N/A

18 moderate citations State average: N/A

0 minor citations State average: N/A

Citations history (last 5 years)

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jul 21, 2025

Corrected

Abuse/Neglect serious citation Mar 19, 2025

Corrected

Pharmacy serious citation Mar 19, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Mar 19, 2025

Corrected

Total staff 151

Employees 71

Contractors 80

Staff to resident ratio 3.68 : 1

0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0 : 0

Avg staff/day 31

Average shift 7.7 hours

0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 22,001

Nursing staff breakdown

9.8 hours

9.2 hours

7.7 hours

Contractor staffing

4,287 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 32 Licensed Practical Nurse: 15 Physical Therapy Aide: 9 Speech Language Pathologist: 6 Qualified Social Worker: 5 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 3 Registered Nurse: 2 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	38	32	70	11,233	92	100%	7.7
Registered Nurse	12	2	14	3,608	91	99%	9.8
Licensed Practical Nurse	7	15	22	2,586	91	99%	9.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist	3	0	3	954	65	71%	7.9
Administrator	2	0	2	951	64	70%	8.1
Physical Therapy Aide	0	9	9	699	76	83%	5.3
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	516	64	70%	8.1
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	3	3	458	66	72%	6.1
Speech Language Pathologist	0	6	6	450	70	76%	5.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	4	4	276	65	71%	4.2
Qualified Social Worker	0	5	5	72	32	35%	2.2
Other Dietary Services Staff	4	0	4	71	5	5%	7.1
Dietitian	2	0	2	48	3	3%	8
Medical Director	0	1	1	32	18	20%	1.8
Nurse Aide in Training	1	0	1	24	3	3%	7.8
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	3	3	22	30	33%	0.7
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	3	4	4%	0.8

70 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

14 Registered Nurse

% of Days 99%

22 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 99%

3 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 71%

2 Administrator

% of Days 70%

9 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 83%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 70%

3 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 72%

6 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 76%

4 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 71%

5 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 35%

4 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 5%

2 Dietitian

% of Days 3%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 20%

1 Nurse Aide in Training

% of Days 3%

3 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 33%

1 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 4%

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Total fines amount $260K

260% higher than State average

State average: $72K

Number of fines 5

90% more fines than State average

State average: 2.6

Payment Denials 1

1212% more payment denials than State average

State average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison

This facility $260K

State average $72K

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Mar 19, 2025 · $60K

Civil Money Penalty Mar 19, 2025

$60K

Last updated: Jan 2026

High-risk clinical events score 9.5

28% worse than State average

State average: 7.4

Functional decline score 18.1

46% worse than State average

State average: 12.4

Long-stay resident measures

Average State avg: 4.5

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 12.5%

19% worse than State average

State average: 10.5%

Walking Ability Worsened 19.7%

52% worse than State average

State average: 12.9%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 22.0%

62% worse than State average

State average: 13.5%

Falls with Major Injury 2.5%

7% better than State average

State average: 2.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 5.6%

In line with State average

State average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection 0.9%

In line with State average

State average: 0.9%

Lost Too Much Weight 7.3%

22% worse than State average

State average: 6.0%

Depressive Symptoms 5.2%

54% worse than State average

State average: 3.3%

Antipsychotic Use 3.5%

56% better than State average

State average: 8.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

In line with State average

State average: 97.7%

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

In line with State average

State average: 99.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 3.03

44% worse than State average

State average: 2.10

ED visits per 1,000 days 2.14

81% worse than State average

State average: 1.18

Short-stay resident measures

Above average State avg: 3.1

Pneumococcal Vaccine 97.8%

In line with State average

State average: 94.0%

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.3%

77% better than State average

State average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine 96.6%

In line with State average

State average: 94.7%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 24.7%

6% better than State average

State average: 26.2%

Emergency department visits 11.2%

20% worse than State average

State average: 9.3%

Falls with major injury 1.9%

149% worse than State average

State average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 40.0%

25% worse than State average

State average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 63.8%

26% better than State average

State average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

31% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

69% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Total residents 41

Medicare

29.3% of residents

Medicaid

48.8% of residents

Private pay or other

22% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Brookdale Palmer Ranch from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 92.9% ↑ 22.8pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income -$2.2M ↓ ~$774.8K vs 2022

Payroll Costs $7.4M ↑ ~$373.6K vs 2022

Operating Margin -19.1% ↓ 8.0pp vs 2022

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	83.4%	90.0%	89.9%	85.9%	96.3%	80.0%	70.4%	69.8%	78.7%	76.9%	69.8%	70.1%	92.9%
Beds	178	178	178	178	178	178	178	178	178	178	178	178	118
Net Income	-$620,370	-$464,721	$804,027	-$833,327	-$427,818	$641,367	-$14,377,260	$1,334,490	$956,823	-$24,434	-$1,829,885	-$398,131	-$2,135,612
Gross Revenue	$14,233,259	$14,755,890	$15,192,420	$14,927,120	$10,757,184	$10,945,095	$10,482,779	$10,579,087	$10,846,364	$9,702,053	$8,852,829	$10,993,318	$10,459,918
Operating Expenses	$11,993,776	$12,194,104	$11,341,746	$12,994,397	$12,318,742	$11,285,558	$25,694,962	$10,843,812	$11,410,159	$12,247,591	$13,508,053	$14,029,104	$13,536,605
Net Patient Income	-$705,764	-$601,322	$671,038	-$895,031	-$4,258,524	$594,292	-$14,411,090	$1,301,562	$895,923	-$347,576	-$2,015,120	-$1,394,318	-$2,169,160
Net Patient Revenue	$11,288,012	$11,592,782	$12,012,784	$12,099,366	$8,060,218	$11,879,850	$11,283,872	$12,145,374	$12,306,082	$11,900,015	$11,492,933	$12,634,786	$11,367,445
Payroll Costs	$4,944,943	$5,079,916	$5,001,413	$5,868,473	$6,925,652	$6,659,490	$6,482,103	$6,793,321	$7,242,685	$7,259,327	$6,487,173	$7,045,510	$7,419,101
Operating Margin %	-6.3%	-5.2%	5.6%	-7.4%	-52.8%	5.0%	-127.7%	10.7%	7.3%	-2.9%	-17.5%	-11.0%	-19.1%
Medicare %	13.2%	11.6%	10.6%	9.9%	10.4%	11.8%	13.8%	14.3%	12.1%	10.6%	14.3%	14.9%	9.5%
Medicaid %	11.2%	11.7%	0.0%	13.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Private %	75.6%	76.8%	89.4%	77.2%	89.6%	88.2%	86.2%	85.7%	87.9%	89.4%	85.7%	85.1%	90.5%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$208	$198	$206	$217	$129	$228	$247	$268	$241	$237	$254	$277	$284
Cost/Day	$221	$208	$194	$233	$197	$217	$562	$239	$223	$244	$298	$308	$338
Avg Length of Stay	50.3 days	58.9 days	59.9 days	57.3 days	65.1 days	70.7 days	58.7 days	48.8 days	45.9 days	49.8 days	36.5 days	38.9 days	48.8 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Net patient revenue

$11.4M

Net patient income

-$2.2M

For-profit Operated by a single business entity.

Net patient revenue

$11.4M

Net patient income

-$2.2M

Other income

$33.5K

Payroll costs

$7.4M 65.3% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$6.1M

Total costs

$13.5M

What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: 3-story

Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

1 Bed

440 - 610 sq. ft

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (69% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 4 - 5 months.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 31%

Private pay 69%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 38%

Private pay 62%

Activities in this home

Arts and Crafts
Cooking Classes
Exercise Classes
Games & Cards
Gardening
Music Programs
Shopping
Social Events & Outings
Theater & Movies
Yoga

7.3 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Sarasota's city center to Brookdale Palmer Ranch's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).


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What neighborhood is Brookdale Palmer Ranch in?

Brookdale Palmer Ranch is in the Bee Ridge neighborhood of Sarasota.

What languages are spoken at Brookdale Palmer Ranch?

The team at Brookdale Palmer Ranch speaks English and Spanish.

Who is the owner of Brookdale Palmer Ranch?

Brookdale Palmer Ranch is legally operated by PR AL Operations LLC, and administered by Sara Sterling.

Is Brookdale Palmer Ranch in a walkable area?

Brookdale Palmer Ranch has a walk score of 3. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Brookdale Palmer Ranch?

According to FL state health department records, Brookdale Palmer Ranch's license number is 9737.

When does Brookdale Palmer Ranch's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Brookdale Palmer Ranch's license expires on December 28, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Brookdale Palmer Ranch?

Brookdale Palmer Ranch's occupancy is 62%.

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Brookdale Palmer Ranch

Overview of Brookdale Palmer Ranch

Quality ratings

Staffing hours breakdown

Capacity and availability

About this community

Occupancy

License Details

Ownership & Operating Entity

Type Of Units

Staffing

Languages Spoken

Leadership

Additional Services

Amenities & Lifestyle

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Inspection History

Legal Actions Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Florida state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2021

Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)

Citations history (last 5 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

70 Certified Nursing Assistant

14 Registered Nurse

22 Licensed Practical Nurse

3 Clinical Nurse Specialist

2 Administrator

9 Physical Therapy Aide

1 Nurse Practitioner

3 Physical Therapy Assistant

6 Speech Language Pathologist

4 Respiratory Therapy Technician

5 Qualified Social Worker

4 Other Dietary Services Staff

2 Dietitian

1 Medical Director

1 Nurse Aide in Training

3 Occupational Therapy Assistant

1 Mental Health Service Worker

Penalties and fines

Fines amount comparison

Fines amount comparison

Penalty History

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

CCRC

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

What does this home offer?

Type of Rooms Available

Who this home usually serves

Primarily short stays

Admissions

Discharges

Activities in this home

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