Sky Active Desoto Beach Club
Nursing Home & Independent Living · 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.

Sky Active Desoto Beach Club

Nursing Home & Independent Living · 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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Sky Active Desoto Beach Club accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Sky Active Desoto Beach Club

Elevate your golden years in the astounding community of Sky Active Desoto Beach Club, surrounded by leisure amenities and delectable restaurants in Sarasota, FL that focus on independent living. With its vibrant environment, the community encourages residents to live as they prefer while handling their daily responsibilities. Naturally lit and spacious studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences are also available, purposely designed to foster comfort and familiarity.

Participate in fun-filled events to remain socially connected and do the things you love for a happier retirement. Here, residents enjoy restaurant-style dining with exquisite and healthy meals that satisfy tastes, while accommodating special diets for those who require it. The community is filled with specially designed amenities including a library, a game room, a garage parking, an onsite salon, and laundry spaces, perfect for a convenient lifestyle.

(941) 271-0860

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.
▼ 5.5% Below FL avg. ▼ 5.5% Below 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.
▲ 6.7% Above FL avg. ▲ 6.7% 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.
▲ 18.2% Above FL avg. ▲ 18.2% 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 214th 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.
3h 31m per day
Rank #214 / 252Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 214th 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
-13%
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. 3h 21m per day

Types of Care at Sky Active Desoto Beach Club

Independent Living

Capacity and availability

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.

Higher occupancy than the Florida average: 84.3%
Occupancy rate 92.7% Rank #68 / 255Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 68th 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 59 days
Occupancy rate
92.7% Rank #68 / 255Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 68th 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
59 days
Walk Score
Walk Score: 21 / 100 Rank #1065 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1065th 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

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Staffing Data

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

Total staff 130
Employees 110
Contractors 20
Staff to resident ratio 1.11:1
25% worse than Florida average
Florida average ratio: 1.47:1 Florida average ratio: 1.47:1See full Florida ranking
Avg staff/day 56
Average shift 8.4 hours
6% better than Florida average
Florida average: 7.9 hours Florida average shift: 7.9 hoursSee full Florida ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 43,484

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 12
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.2 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff 22
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.6 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff 56
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.5 hours

No contractors work on this role.

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

8.1%

3,529 contractor hours this quarter

Speech Language Pathologist: 5 Occupational Therapy Aide: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Medical Director: 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 Assistant5605622,04992100%8.5
Licensed Practical Nurse220228,58092100%9.6
Registered Nurse120123,91792100%9.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist6061,9696975%8
Dietitian100101,5037683%7.4
Speech Language Pathologist0551,0389199%6.6
Mental Health Service Worker2029456571%8.1
Physical Therapy Aide0337807683%6.3
Physical Therapy Assistant0225467582%6.6
Administrator1015286672%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0335086874%7.3
Nurse Practitioner1014645863%8
Qualified Social Worker0113225863%5.6
Occupational Therapy Aide0442082527%7.4
Medical Director0111041314%8
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112433%8
56 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
22 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
12 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
6 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 75%
10 Dietitian
% of Days 83%
5 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 99%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 71%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 83%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 82%
1 Administrator
% of Days 72%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 74%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 63%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 63%
4 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 27%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 14%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 3%

Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2024

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)

Total fines amount $9K Rank #159 / 257Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 159th out of 257 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Florida average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 257 skilled nursing facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
88% lower than Florida average

Florida average: $72K

Number of fines 1
62% fewer fines than Florida average

Florida average: 2.6

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Florida average

Florida average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $9K
Florida average $72K
Penalty History

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

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Mar 28, 2024 · $9K

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Mar 28, 2024
$9K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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. 9.6
30% worse 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. 14.4
16% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 12.4

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 8.3%
21% better than Florida average

Florida average: 10.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 22.6%
74% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 12.9%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 12.4%
8% better 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 6.3%
136% 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 2.6%
51% better than Florida average

Florida average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Florida average

Florida average: 0.9%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 8.4%
40% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 6.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 4.3%
29% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 3.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 3.0%
62% 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%

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

Florida average: 99.2%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.8%
6% better than Florida average

Florida average: 94.0%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.3%
79% better than Florida average

Florida average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
6% better than Florida average

Florida average: 94.7%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

57% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 23 days

Private pay

7% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 6 months

Medicaid

36% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 months

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 117
Medicare
32
27.4% of residents
Medicaid
60
51.3% of residents
Private pay or other
25
21.4% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

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

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

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
$21.5M
Surplus of revenue
$365.9K
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$21.5M Rank #98 / 256Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 98th 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
$365.9K
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 #114 / 256Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 114th 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.
$8.5M
39.6% of revenue Rank #169 / 256Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 169th 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.
$12.6M
Total costs $21.1M

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 379 / 549 / 1056 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Parking Available

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Fitness and Recreation

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Three Meals Per Day

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 Sky Active Desoto Beach Club

Sky Desoto Beach Club Il Studio A2
Sky Desoto Beach Club Il One Bedroom B1
Sky Desoto Beach Club Il Two Bedroom C1

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Address 7.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Sarasota's city center to Sky Active Desoto Beach Club's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Florida

Sky Active Desoto Beach Club 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 Sky Active Desoto Beach Club

What neighborhood is Sky Active Desoto Beach Club in?

Sky Active Desoto Beach Club is in the Desoto Lakes neighborhood of Sarasota.

Is Sky Active Desoto Beach Club in a walkable area?

Sky Active Desoto Beach Club has a walk score of 21. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the address of Sky Active Desoto Beach Club?

Sky Active Desoto Beach Club is located at 5201 Desoto Rd, Sarasota, FL 34235.

What is the phone number of Sky Active Desoto Beach Club?

(941) 271-0860 will put you in contact with the team at Sky Active Desoto Beach Club.

Is Sky Active Desoto Beach Club Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — Sky Active Desoto Beach Club is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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