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CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 49th out of 252 homes in Florida for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| 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 |
Lower than the Florida average: 84.3%Brookdale Palmer Ranch is legally operated by PR AL Operations LLC, and administrated 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.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.
4 points below the Florida average for nursing homes (83/100)
Rank #589 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 589th out of 876 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Inspection score: 79 out of 100. Letter grade C+. 4 points below the Florida average for nursing homes (83/100)
Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.
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
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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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. |
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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. |
Inspections
| 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 nursing home (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 nursing home (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. |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Florida average 4.3
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
Florida average 19.7
Florida 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).
400% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 0.8
400% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 0.4
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
150% more staff per resident than Florida average
0% compared with Florida average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
14 total: 12 full-time employees and 2 contractors.
14
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.8 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
22 total: 7 full-time employees and 15 contractors.
22
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.2 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
70 total: 38 full-time employees and 32 contractors.
70
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.7 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
4,287 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| 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)
260% higher than Florida averageFlorida average: $72K
90% more fines than Florida averageFlorida average: 2.6
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
1212% more payment denials than Florida averageFlorida average: 0.1
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Mar 19, 2025 · $60K
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 19, 2025Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
9.5
28% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 7.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
18.1
46% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 12.4
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
12.5%
19% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 10.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
19.7%
52% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 12.9%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
22.0%
62% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 13.5%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.5%
7% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 2.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.6%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 5.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.9%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 0.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.3%
22% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 6.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
5.2%
54% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 3.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
3.5%
56% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 8.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 97.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 99.2%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.03
44% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 2.10
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.14
81% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 1.18
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.8%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 94.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.3%
77% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 1.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.6%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 94.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
24.7%
6% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 26.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
11.2%
20% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 9.3%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.9%
149% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
40.0%
25% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
63.8%
26% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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)
Total residents
41Residents 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.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Brookdale Palmer Ranch based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #146 / 256Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 146th out of 256 homes in Florida. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Florida average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
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.
10.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Sarasota's city center to Brookdale Palmer Ranch's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.65 miles to nearest hospital (Sarasota VA Clinic)
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| Brookdale Palmer Ranch |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Sarasota (Bee Ridge) | 118
Facility
118
FL AVG
89
Rank
#337 / 1074 |
61.6%
Facility
61.6%
FL AVG
84.3%
Rank
#241 / 256 | -27% | 4.61
Facility
4.61
FL AVG
4.04
Rank
#49 / 252 | -23% | +14% | $59.7k
Facility
$59.7k
FL AVG
$78.9k
Rank
#250 / 257 | 79
Facility
79
FL AVG
83
Rank
#589 / 876 | 24
Facility
24
FL AVG
19.7
Rank
#171 / 251 | 4.8
Facility
4.8
FL AVG
4.5
Rank
#157 / 251 | 6 | 45 | A+ |
3
Facility
3
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1383 / 1486 | Brea Emeritus LLC | $10.5M
Facility
$10.5M
FL AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#222 / 256 | $7.4M
Facility
$7.4M
FL AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#146 / 256 | 70.7%
Facility
70.7%
FL AVG
39.8%
Rank
#3 / 256 | 106022 | ||||
| Brookdale Phillippi Creek |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Sarasota (Gulf Gate Estates) | 127
Facility
127
FL AVG
89
Rank
#233 / 1074 | - | - | 3.78
Facility
3.78
FL AVG
4.04
Rank
#143 / 252 | -10% | -6% | $0
Facility
$0
FL AVG
$78.9k
Rank
#1 / 257 | 62
Facility
62
FL AVG
83
Rank
#839 / 876 | 16
Facility
16
FL AVG
19.7
Rank
#107 / 251 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
FL AVG
4.5
Rank
#112 / 251 | - | 130 | A+ |
63
Facility
63
FL AVG
40
Rank
#309 / 1486 | Creekside Rehab Holdings, LLC | $19.7M
Facility
$19.7M
FL AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#115 / 256 | $9.7M
Facility
$9.7M
FL AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#84 / 256 | 49.2%
Facility
49.2%
FL AVG
39.8%
Rank
#78 / 256 | 105454 |
Brookdale Palmer Ranch is in the Bee Ridge neighborhood of Sarasota.
The team at Brookdale Palmer Ranch speaks English and Spanish.
The legal owner and operator of Brookdale Palmer Ranch is PR AL Operations LLC.
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 June 28, 2026.
Brookdale Palmer Ranch's occupancy is 62%.
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