Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (57% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 23 days.
The Highlands at the Glenridge on Palmer Ranch is a 60-bed continuing care facility located on Scotland Way in Sarasota, Florida. Administered by Julie Irvin and operated by Glenridge On Palmer Ranch, Inc., the facility handles a mix of long-term medical residency and short-term post-hospital therapy, with stays averaging 129 days. For billing, the front office coordinates payments through traditional Medicare and standard private accounts.
The surrounding area is car-dependent, meaning visiting families and staff will need a vehicle for almost all errands outside the property. Inside the building, residents receive a high level of daily attention, averaging 6 hours and 6 minutes of direct nursing care each day from a round-the-clock crew of RNs, LPNs, and aides. This floor team manages rehabilitation services and respite care. The campus features scratch-made dining, an art studio, a fitness center, a pool, and pickleball courts, as well as an active social calendar that includes theater productions, special-interest clubs, and organized outings.
The facility maintains an excellent compliance record, and annual inspections have returned completely clean, with zero deficiencies since 2018. Interested individuals can reach out to the main registration desk to check on open beds, ask about the respite care guidelines, or plan a tour of the campus and performing arts center.
The Highlands at the Glenridge on Palmer Ranch is legally operated by Glenridge On Palmer Ranch, Inc, and administered by Julie Irvin.
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
| 25 | 33 | This facility has 24% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (25 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 24% better Rank #401 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 401st 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. 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 year
| 1.8 | 2.4 | This facility has 25% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.8 vs. FL avg 2.4).↓ 25% better |
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Citations per inspection
| 0.9 | 1.3 | This facility has 31% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (0.9 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 31% better Rank #64 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 64th 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. 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
| 28 | 26 | This facility has 8% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (28 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 8% worse |
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Inspections with citations
| 8 | 16 | This facility has 50% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (8 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 50% better |
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Inspection citation rate
| 29% | 62% | This facility has 33 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (29% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 33% better Rank #131 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 131st 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. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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
3,016 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 40 | 0 | 40 | 14,584 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 15 | 0 | 15 | 4,211 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 11 | 0 | 11 | 3,235 | 92 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,762 | 91 | 99% | 7.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1,522 | 64 | 70% | 7.4 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 536 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 513 | 65 | 71% | 7.9 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 460 | 58 | 63% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 456 | 57 | 62% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 454 | 61 | 66% | 7.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 448 | 60 | 65% | 7.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 432 | 54 | 59% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 391 | 53 | 58% | 7.4 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 382 | 54 | 59% | 7.1 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 75 | 12 | 13% | 6.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 52 | 22 | 24% | 2.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 52 | 13 | 14% | 4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 6 | 7% | 3.7 |
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.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
57% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
43% 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 The Highlands at the Glenridge on Palmer Ranch from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (57% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 23 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
7.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Sarasota's city center to The Highlands at the Glenridge on Palmer Ranch's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The Highlands at the Glenridge on Palmer Ranch is located in SARASOTA, Florida.
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The team at The Highlands at the Glenridge on Palmer Ranch speaks English, German, Russian, and Spanish.
The Highlands at the Glenridge on Palmer Ranch is legally operated by Glenridge On Palmer Ranch, Inc, and administered by Julie Irvin.
The Highlands at the Glenridge on Palmer Ranch has a walk score of 2. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to FL state health department records, The Highlands at the Glenridge on Palmer Ranch's license number is 10453.
According to FL state health department records, The Highlands at the Glenridge on Palmer Ranch's license expires on April 14, 2028.
The Highlands at the Glenridge on Palmer Ranch's occupancy is 71%.
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