5111 Palmer Ranch Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34238 · Sarasota County
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Typically 75% full — openings are usually available.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
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Brookdale Palmer Ranch SNF is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Sarasota, FL, with 60 certified beds and an average of about 45 residents per day. It operates as part of the Brookdale Senior Living network. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.58 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.23 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 62.7%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 1 health deficiency at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $59,696 in the recent record. Note: CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon. We strongly recommend reviewing the full inspection report and discussing it on any tour.
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $9,730–$12,600/mo (median $10,850) | Local market estimate |
| Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan) | $2,930–$5,980/mo (median $5,270) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local North Port prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (19 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-19 | Fine | $59,696 |
5111 Palmer Ranch Parkway, Sarasota, FL
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Talk to an advisor about this communityBrookdale Palmer Ranch SNF does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Sarasota, FL area typically runs $9,730–$12,600 per month (median $10,850, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
Medicare (CMS) rates Brookdale Palmer Ranch SNF 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 4.58 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 62.7% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Brookdale Palmer Ranch SNF has 19 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-08-29). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 75% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Brookdale Palmer Ranch SNF in Sarasota, FL offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 60 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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