Crescent Health and Rehabilitation Center
5401 Sawyer Rd · Sarasota, FL · 34233 · 9419253427
140 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Aston Health
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (2 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
68% 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: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.39 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.47 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.10 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 68% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $26,534 |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 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 February 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · K September 12, 2024
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.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Immediate jeopardy · K September 12, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E September 12, 2024
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 October 11, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 12, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 22, 2024 · 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 March 17, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 22, 2024 · 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 17, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected March 17, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 17, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 26, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 26, 2023 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 18, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 23, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2022
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 November 23, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 29, 2021
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected May 29, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 29, 2021
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 May 29, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 29, 2021
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 29, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F April 29, 2021
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected May 29, 2021 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D April 29, 2021
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected May 29, 2021 · Environmental
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 12, 2024 | Fine | $26,534 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105842 · certified since November 23, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.