01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2025-09-18 | 7 | 2025-09-18 | 3 |
| Cycle 2 | 2023-04-13 | 6 | 2023-04-13 | 3 |
| Cycle 3 | 2021-06-17 | 6 | 2021-06-17 | 2 |
CMS CCN 1060252026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Life Care Center Of Sarasota
8104 Tuttle Ave · Sarasota, FL 34243 · Manatee County
Certified beds120CMS provider file
Recent citation rows27current CMS citation release
Penalty rows2current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
27 rows in the current release
0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 3 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2025-09-18 · HEALTHF0558Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-182025-09-18 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-182025-09-18 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-162025-09-18 · HEALTHF0688Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-182025-09-18 · HEALTHF0689Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-162025-09-18 · HEALTHF0759Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-182025-09-18 · HEALTHF0867Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Administration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-162025-09-18 · FIREK0372Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-182025-09-18 · FIREK0521Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-152025-09-18 · FIREK0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-182025-05-23 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-20 · complaint2023-04-13 · HEALTHF0644Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-132023-04-13 · HEALTHF0645Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-132023-04-13 · HEALTHF0690Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-132023-04-13 · HEALTHF0698Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-132023-04-13 · HEALTHF0758Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-132023-04-13 · FIREK0345Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-132023-04-13 · FIREK0918Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-132023-04-13 · FIREK0920Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-132021-06-17 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2021-07-172021-06-17 · HEALTHF0623Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2021-07-172021-06-17 · HEALTHF0625Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2021-07-172021-06-17 · HEALTHF0677Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2021-07-172021-06-17 · HEALTHF0692Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2021-07-1703 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-18 | Fine | $6,380 | 0 |
| 2025-09-18 | Fine | $12,400 | 0 |
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- PRESTON, FORRESTIndividual · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/24/2015
- CONGER, DAVIDIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 09/20/2023
- PRESTON, AARONIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/03/2005
- SALAS, JULIEIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/14/2023
- CROSS, CINDYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2016
- HENRY, TERRYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2016
- THURMOND, JOANIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2016
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.Organization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/24/2015
- CONGER, DAVIDIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 09/20/2023
- FLETCHER, TODDIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/01/2022
- GELVIN, CHRISIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/01/2010
- LAY, LISAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 04/24/2017
- PRESTON, AARONIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/03/2005
- PRESTON, AUBREYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 11/27/2024
- PRESTON, FORRESTIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/24/2015
- SALAS, JULIEIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/14/2023
- SWANKER, RICHARDIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2022
- ZIEGLER, JAMESIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/24/2015
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours3.75per resident day
RN hours0.58per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.29per resident day
Staff turnover45.2%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
Open the Sarasota ledger →Other published facilities nearby
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