Brookdale Palmer Ranch SNF
5111 Palmer Ranch Parkway · Sarasota, FL · 34238 · 9419267733
60 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Brookdale Senior Living Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$59,696 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
63% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.58 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.23 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.06 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 63% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $59,696 |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E July 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G March 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G March 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 11, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 5, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 11, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 11, 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 June 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 11, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected June 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 11, 2023
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 June 5, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 11, 2023
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected June 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 11, 2023
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected June 5, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F May 11, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 5, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2021
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 27, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 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 September 27, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2021
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 27, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2021
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected September 27, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 27, 2021 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2021
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Corrected September 27, 2021 · Environmental
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| March 19, 2025 | Fine | $59,696 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 106022 · certified since June 1, 2000. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.