State average 4.3
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
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.
Brookdale Palmer Ranch is legally operated by PR AL Operations LLC, and administered by Sara Sterling.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is the primary authority that conducts unannounced inspections and completes official health quality reports for all healthcare facilities.
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total citations
| 33 | 33 | This facility has total citations in line with the Florida average (33 vs. FL avg 33).— At avg Rank #504 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 504th out of 907 homes in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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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 #545 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 545th out of 907 homes in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspections
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total inspections
| 26 | 26 | This facility has total inspections in line with the Florida average (26 vs. FL avg 26).— At avg |
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Inspections with citations
| 15 | 16 | This facility has 6% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida nursing home (15 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 6% better |
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Inspection citation rate
| 58% | 62% | This facility has 4 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida nursing home (58% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 4% better Rank #482 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 482nd out of 907 homes in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
State average 4.3
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
State average 19.7
State average 4.48
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).
State average: 0.8
State average: 0.4
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
4,287 contractor hours this quarter
| 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 |
Includes penalties issued in 2025
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Mar 19, 2025 · $60K
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
31% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
69% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Brookdale Palmer Ranch from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Fitness and Recreation
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.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
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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Brookdale Palmer Ranch is in the Bee Ridge neighborhood of Sarasota.
The team at Brookdale Palmer Ranch speaks English and Spanish.
Brookdale Palmer Ranch is legally operated by PR AL Operations LLC, and administered by Sara Sterling.
Brookdale Palmer Ranch has a walk score of 3. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to FL state health department records, Brookdale Palmer Ranch's license number is 9737.
According to FL state health department records, Brookdale Palmer Ranch's license expires on December 28, 2027.
Brookdale Palmer Ranch's occupancy is 61.6%.
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