Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Florida, FL
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.

Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Florida, FL
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
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Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay accepts Medicare and private pay.

Overview of Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay

Established in 1966, Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay is a senior living community in Sarasota, Florida. It offers a comprehensive range of residential and healthcare services for senior citizens. Positioned on the edge of Sarasota Bay, the community provides breathtaking views across the Gulf.

Plymouth Harbor’s services encompass independent living, assisted living, memory care, short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and home care. Independent living allows residents to embrace an active lifestyle by relinquishing responsibilities such as chores and maintenance. Assisted living services offer just the right support, enabling residents to continue pursuing their passions. The memory care services cater to individuals facing cognitive challenges, enhancing the enjoyment of meaningful moments. Plymouth Harbor’s short-term rehabilitation employs a multi-disciplinary approach, focusing on returning residents to their desired lifestyles swiftly. Skilled nursing services empower patients with personalized care plans, while home care services bring health care to residents’ homes, ensuring privacy and comfort, supervised by a registered nurse.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
▲ 57.5% Above FL avg. ▲ 57.5% Above FL avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info 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.
▲ 42.3% Above FL avg. ▲ 42.3% Above FL avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info 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.
▲ 47.8% Above FL avg. ▲ 47.8% Above FL avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info 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.
▼ 1.4% Below FL avg. ▼ 1.4% Below FL avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info 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.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Florida state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 8th out of 252 homes in Florida. 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.
5h 59m per day
Rank #8 / 252Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 8th out of 252 homes in Florida. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Florida average, with a ranking across 252 Florida SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Florida avg (4h 2m per day)
vs Florida avg
+48%
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Weekend Total Nursing Info 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. 5h 52m per day

Types of Care at Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay

Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care Nursing Home

Capacity and availability

This home usually has availability

Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.

Lower occupancy than the Florida average: 84.3%
Occupancy rate 78.4% Rank #196 / 255Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 196th out of 255 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Florida average, with its Statewide rank out of 255. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay 49 days
Occupancy rate
78.4% Rank #196 / 255Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 196th out of 255 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Florida average, with its Statewide rank out of 255. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
49 days
Walk Score
Walk Score: 34 / 100 Rank #849 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 849th out of 1486 homes in Florida. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License Details

AccreditationsLeadingAge

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsYes

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Additional Services

1 service
Home Care

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Gym
Library
Spa
Restaurant
Garden
Walking Paths
Transportation
Shuttle
Concierge
Wifi
Housekeeping
Linen Service
Wellness Center
Wellness ProgramThe community emphasizes a wellness program aimed at helping residents be their healthiest selves.
Specific ProgramsSkip to main content
Religious ServicesYes

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Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 84
Employees 57
Contractors 27
Staff to resident ratio 2.27:1
54% better than Florida average
Florida average ratio: 1.47:1 Florida average ratio: 1.47:1See full Florida ranking
Avg staff/day 30
Average shift 7.7 hours
0% compared with Florida average
Florida average: 7.9 hours Florida average shift: 7.9 hoursSee full Florida ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 21,199

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff 10
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff 13
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.9 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff 24
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.1 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

15.6%

3,304 contractor hours this quarter

Physical Therapy Assistant: 6 Speech Language Pathologist: 5 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Licensed Practical Nurse: 1 Certified Nursing Assistant: 1 Feeding Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Other Physician: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant231249,10692100%8.1
Licensed Practical Nurse121133,46192100%8.9
Registered Nurse100101,9269199%7
Physical Therapy Assistant0669955964%9.3
Dietitian2028497986%7.4
Speech Language Pathologist0558466571%8.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist2026286470%6
Administrator2025446368%8
Mental Health Service Worker1015116470%8
Nurse Practitioner1014966267%8
Qualified Social Worker0224155863%7.2
Feeding Assistant0113906571%6
Other Dietary Services Staff3033304852%6.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician0552683740%6.9
Physical Therapy Aide0222345257%4.4
Occupational Therapy Aide011671314%5.2
RN Director of Nursing101531516%3.5
Medical Director011502628%1.9
Other Physician011161213%1.4
Occupational Therapy Assistant011151213%1.2
24 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
13 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
10 Registered Nurse
% of Days 99%
6 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 64%
2 Dietitian
% of Days 86%
5 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 71%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 70%
2 Administrator
% of Days 68%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 70%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 67%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 63%
1 Feeding Assistant
% of Days 71%
3 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 52%
5 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 40%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 57%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 14%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 16%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 28%
1 Other Physician
% of Days 13%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 13%

Penalties and fines

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

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 3.2
57% better than Florida average

Florida average: 7.4

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 18.4
49% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 12.4

Long-stay resident measures
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 18.4%
36% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 13.5%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.5%
33% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 2.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 2.1%
61% better than Florida average

Florida average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 4.4%
403% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 0.9%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.9%
36% better than Florida average

Florida average: 6.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 5.0%
49% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 3.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 7.1%
11% better than Florida average

Florida average: 8.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
In line with Florida average

Florida average: 97.7%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
6% better than Florida average

Florida average: 94.0%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.5%
In line with Florida average

Florida average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 99.2%
5% better than Florida average

Florida average: 94.7%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

78% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 29 days

Private pay

22% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 years

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 37
Medicare
13
35.1% of residents
Private pay or other
24
64.9% 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.

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$47.5M
Surplus of revenue
$6.5M
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$47.5M Rank #17 / 256Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 17th out of 256 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Florida SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Surplus of revenue
$6.5M
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #16 / 256Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 16th 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.
$18.4M
38.7% of revenue Rank #177 / 256Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 177th out of 256 homes in Florida. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Florida average. Well-run Florida SNFs typically land around 49–56% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$22.6M
Total costs $41.0M

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Building Type: High-rise

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Fitness and Recreation

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay

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STUDIO
Studio
ONE BEDROOM
One Bedroom
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TWO BEDROOMS
Two Bedrooms
STUDIO
Studio
ONE BEDROOM
One Bedroom
TWO BEDROOMS
Two Bedrooms
TWO BEDROOMS
Two Bedrooms
ONE BEDROOM
One Bedroom
TWO BEDROOMS
Two Bedrooms

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Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay is located in Sarasota, Florida.
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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled
General Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

High demand; waitlists common.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Case management

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
FL

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (up to 10 days/year)

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds
Asset Limits ~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.
FL

Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Benefits
Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Florida Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual, including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits
Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay

What neighborhood is Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay in?

Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay is in the John Ringling neighborhood.

Is Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay in a walkable area?

Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay has a walk score of 34. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Does Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay on this page.

Are there photos of Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay?

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What is the phone number of Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay?

(941) 365-2600 will put you in contact with the team at Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay.

Is Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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