Nursing home · Sarasota, FL
Life Care Center of Sarasota
8104 Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, FL 34243 · (941) 360-6411
Life Care Center of Sarasota is a 120-bed for-profit nursing home in Sarasota, Florida (Manatee County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 2000. On average it cares for 110 residents a day (about 91% of its certified beds). It is part of Life Care Centers of America, a group of 194 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars; the average in Florida is 3.3.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | Florida avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.69 | 3.86 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.65 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.21 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 42% | 42% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 63% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 0 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | September 18, 2025 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 7 about average |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 0 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 2 totalling $18,780 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Individual. Legal business name: Sarasota SNF Operations LLC. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Life Care Center of Sarasota?
CMS rates Life Care Center of Sarasota 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 stars for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Life Care Center of Sarasota have?
120 certified beds, with an average of 110 residents a day.
Does Life Care Center of Sarasota accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Life Care Center of Sarasota?
(941) 360-6411. Address: 8104 Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, FL 34243.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).