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Total health inspections
3
Florida average 4.3
Last Health inspection on May 2024
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Pines of Sarasota
Assisted Living Home
Pines of Sarasota
Assisted Living Home
Pines of Sarasota is a rehabilitation and senior care community located in Sarasota, Florida. It offers a range of services including rehabilitation, skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care. The facility is dedicated to providing compassionate care and support to its residents.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
39
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
88%
Residents per day (avg)
190
Occupancy rate
88%
Residents per day (avg)
190
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
47% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
22 days
Private pay
41% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Medicaid
12% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
1 - 2 years
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$34.5M
Operating deficit
-$2.3M
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$34,527,377.00
Operating deficit
$-2,276,550.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$12.6M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$24.2M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$36.8M
39-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
About this community
License Status
LICENSEDFacility Type
Assisted Living Facility
Additional licensing details
License number:
7450
CMS Certification Number:
105147
County:
Sarasota
SNF License:
SNF1443095
State License Types:
AL7450
Ownership & operating entity
Pines of Sarasota is administrated by AMANDA HARRISON.
Owner name:
PINES OF SARASOTA HEALTHCARE LLC
Profit status:
Not-For-Profit
Care Services
Accepts Medicaid
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
All Levels of Care
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Rehabilitation Services, Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Education Institute, Volunteer Services, Fabulous Finds Thrift Shops
Volunteer Programs
Yes
Access & Eligibility
Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.
Medicaid Accepted
This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.
Inspection History
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.
Latest inspection
Date:July 15, 2024
Type:Other
19 total citations
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
13 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
0 Legal actions
Compare Assisted Living around Sarasota
The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
Pines of Sarasota
-39%
+19%
+4%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
FL 34236
204
No
-
-
WARD, MICHAEL
88.0%
$31,248,436.00
$12,587,922.00
40.3%
190.00
4.7997
8
-39%+19%+4%
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AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Sarasota
112
No
B-
21
SH HERON EAST LLC
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Elancé at Sarasota
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Sarasota
110
No
-
39
LAKE POINTE BOULEVARD TENANT LLC
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Heron Club at Prestancia
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Sarasota
100
Yes
-
45
SH HERON CLUB LLC
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Suncoast House
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Sarasota
-
No
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Pines of Sarasota
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
FL 34236
Bed Count:
204
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
WARD, MICHAEL
CCN:
105147
Occupancy:
88.0%
Home Revenue:
$31,248,436.00
Payroll Costs:
$12,587,922.00
Payroll %:
40.3%
Avg Residents/Day:
190.00
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.7997
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
8
RN share vs State Avg:
-39%
-39%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+19%
+19%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+4%
+4%Places of interest near Pines of Sarasota
0.9 miles from city center
SARASOTA, FL 34236
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
391
Total Staff
197
Employees
194
Contractors
82,159
Total Hours (Quarter)
113
Avg Staff/Day
8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 28 | 7.8 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 104 | 8.2 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 195 | 8.1 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
345 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
11 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
23 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
1 staff
4.1hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
3 staff
5.6hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
3 staff
8hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
4 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
14.5%
of total hours from contractors
11,902 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 61
Certified Nursing Assistant: 100
Qualified Social Worker: 3
Registered Nurse: 6
Physical Therapy Aide: 4
Speech Language Pathologist: 10
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist: 1
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 6
Physical Therapy Assistant: 2
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 95 | 100 | 195 | 41,723 | 91 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 43 | 61 | 104 | 17,378 | 91 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 22 | 6 | 28 | 5,302 | 91 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 10 | 0 | 10 | 4,422 | 84 | 92% | 8.4 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 15 | 0 | 15 | 2,364 | 87 | 96% | 7.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 10 | 10 | 2,238 | 84 | 92% | 7.1 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,908 | 75 | 82% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,468 | 81 | 89% | 9.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1,305 | 76 | 84% | 6.8 |
| Dietitian | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,252 | 90 | 99% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 6 | 6 | 498 | 74 | 81% | 6.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 66% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 444 | 67 | 74% | 5.6 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 424 | 53 | 58% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 423 | 64 | 70% | 6.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 312 | 59 | 65% | 5.3 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 220 | 53 | 58% | 4.1 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
8
Citations per inspection
2.67
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
4 of 8 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 8 resulted from complaint investigations; and 3 of 8 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 0.8
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 0.4
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
8 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
May 02, 2024
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
May 02, 2024
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Jan 12, 2023
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Jan 12, 2023
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
196
Total Residents
Medicare
45
(23%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
96
(49%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
55
(28.1%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.0
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.0
19% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 7.4
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
10.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
10.4
16% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 12.4
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
5.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
5.7%
46% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 10.5%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
10.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
10.9%
16% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 12.9%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
14.5%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
14.5%
7% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 13.5%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.6%
40% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 2.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.3%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.3%
18% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 5.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.3%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.3%
63% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 0.9%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.6%
6% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 6.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.6%
84% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 3.3%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
4.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
4.1%
49% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 8.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.8%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.8%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 97.7%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 99.2%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.6%
6% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 94.0%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
99.7%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
99.7%
5% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 94.7%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Pines of Sarasota based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
88.0%
↑ 17.0pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$2,276,550
↑ ~$35.1M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$14,426,738
↑ ~$829K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-7.3%
↑ 156.2pp vs 2022
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