5381 Desoto Road, Sarasota, FL 34235 · Sarasota County
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Typically 90% full (109 of 120 beds occupied on an average day).
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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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Hawthorne Center for Rehab & Healing of Sarasota is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Sarasota, FL, with 120 certified beds and an average of about 109 residents per day. It operates as part of the Summit Care network.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.70 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.64 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 29.3%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 1 health deficiency at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $8,512 in the recent record.
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 |
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 (13 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compar…
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-28 | Fine | $8,512 |
5381 Desoto Road, Sarasota, FL
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Talk to an advisor about this communityHawthorne Center for Rehab & Healing of Sarasota 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 Hawthorne Center for Rehab & Healing of Sarasota 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 3.70 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 29.3% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Hawthorne Center for Rehab & Healing of Sarasota has 13 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-03-28). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 90% full (109 of 120 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Hawthorne Center for Rehab & Healing of Sarasota in Sarasota, FL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 120 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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