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Life Care Center Of Sarasota
8104 Tuttle Ave., Sarasota, FL 34243
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Life Care Center Of Sarasota Description
Life Care Center Of Sarasota is a community that offers nursing care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in the small town of North Sarasota, Florida and is part of the Life Care Centers of America network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 making it the 51st highest rated community in the city out of 58 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 4 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Reviews of Life Care Center facilities present a mixed picture, with many praising the care, staff, and facilities, while others express significant concerns.
- Several reviewers commend the compassionate, professional, and friendly staff, highlighting the excellent care and support provided to their loved ones during rehab and long-term stays.
- Positive remarks also focus on the cleanliness, maintenance, and aesthetics of the facilities, including interior gardens and festive decorations during holidays.
- Some reviewers specifically appreciate the efforts of staff members in facilitating smooth transitions into the facility, personalized care, and the organization of family gatherings.
- However, there are notable criticisms, including experiences of poor communication with staff, unsanitary conditions, and issues with medication management and response to patient needs.
- Concerns about understaffing and the behavior of certain staff members, including perceived rudeness and lack of care, are mentioned.
- One reviewer expresses distress over the handling of visitation during a family member's end-of-life stage, feeling that the facility's policies prevented a proper goodbye.
- Another negative aspect highlighted includes the presence of mold in a room and dissatisfaction with the level of care provided by some nurses, though some CNAs are praised for their diligence.
Overall, while many have had positive experiences with Life Care Center facilities, citing excellent care and a welcoming environment, others have faced significant issues that impacted their perception and experience negatively.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 4
Health inspection rating: 3
Staffing rating: 3
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: June 29, 2000
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 120
Total current residents: 114
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 9
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 1
Total cost of fines: $45510
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-12 | 2023-05-13 | C | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2023-04-12 | 2023-05-13 | C | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2023-04-12 | 2023-05-13 | C | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2021-06-16 | 2021-07-17 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. |
| 2021-06-16 | 2021-07-17 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2019-09-20 | 2019-10-09 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-13 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. |
| 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-13 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities |
| 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-13 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-13 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-13 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. |
| 2021-06-17 | 2021-07-17 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| 2021-06-17 | 2021-07-17 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. |
| 2021-06-17 | 2021-07-17 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2021-06-17 | 2021-07-17 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. |
| 2021-06-17 | 2021-07-17 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. |
| 2021-06-17 | 2021-07-17 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2021-04-26 | 2021-07-17 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2021-04-26 | 2021-05-25 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2020-11-06 | 2020-12-03 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2019-09-12 | 2019-10-24 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2019-09-12 | 2019-10-24 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| 2019-09-12 | 2019-10-24 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2021-04-26 | $45,510 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is North Sarasota which is 1.4 miles away and has a population of 6,982 (very small town).
- The average income is $75,394, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 85
- Low Temperature: 63
- Average Temperature: 76.7
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 193 days of rain and 171 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.8 inches a year
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.0 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 158.0, Moderate Days 11.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Publix
0.3 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
0.4 miles awayDetwiler's Farm Market
0.8 miles awayWalmart Neighborhood Market
2.9 miles awayEl Mariachi Loco
3.1 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
SCAT
2.2 miles awaySarasota, FL (SRA)
4.1 miles awayBradenton, FL (BDT)
5.8 miles awayBanks
Regions Bank
0.3 miles awayIberia Bank
0.3 miles awayFifth Third Bank
0.4 miles awayBB&T
0.4 miles awayBank of America
0.6 miles awayHospitals
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
4.7 miles awaySarasota Memorial Hospital
5.2 miles awayPalm Shores Behavioral Health Center
5.3 miles awayManatee Physician Alliance
6.2 miles awayER at Fruitville
6.3 miles awayPharmacies
Publix
0.3 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
0.3 miles awayWalgreens
0.5 miles awayGulfCare Pharmacy
4.9 miles awayDentists
Creekwood Dental
4.5 miles awayGreenberg Dental & Orthodontics
5.0 miles awayFamily Dental Associates
5.3 miles awayHillview Family Dental
5.5 miles awaySmiles at Lakewood Ranch
7.8 miles awayParks
SRQ Park
1.1 miles awayConservatory Park
1.2 miles awayLongwood Park
2.0 miles awayNewtown Estates Park
2.3 miles awayWater Tower Park
2.5 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
University Town Center
3.8 miles awayDeSoto Square Mall
5.7 miles awayWestfield Siesta Key
6.4 miles awayEllenton Premium Outlets
9.7 miles awayCulture
Asolo Repertory Theatre
2.8 miles awayHistoric Asolo Theater
2.8 miles awayArt Center Sarasota
4.1 miles awayVan Wezel Performing Arts Hall
4.1 miles awayManatee Performing Arts Center
7.8 miles awayRestaurants
Mi Pueblo El
0.2 miles awayDuffy's Sports Grill
0.4 miles awayDemetrios Pizza & Grill
0.7 miles awayApplebee's
0.8 miles awayOutback Steakhouse
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