Birchwood Health and Rehabilitation Center
3250 12th St · Sarasota, FL · 34237 · 9413654185
87 certified beds For profit - Corporation
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.36 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.50 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.09 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 52% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $49,680 |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E February 12, 2026 · found via complaint
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, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected March 12, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 7, 2025
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.
Corrected September 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected September 7, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected September 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected April 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G August 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 17, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 17, 2023
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected November 12, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 17, 2023
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected September 17, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 17, 2023
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.
Corrected September 17, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected September 17, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 17, 2023
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected November 12, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 17, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 17, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected November 12, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 21, 2021
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected November 13, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 17, 2023 | Fine | $49,680 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105389 · certified since August 1, 1981. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.