Springs at Lake Pointe Woods
3280 Lake Pointe Blvd · Sarasota, FL · 34231 · 9419292700
101 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Summit Care
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Federal penalties on record: $38,854 in fines in the last 24 months.
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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 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
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.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.76 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.60 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.42 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 54% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 6 · $51,671 |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G June 26, 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 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G June 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2024 · 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 26, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 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 January 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 14, 2023 · 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 January 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected January 14, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023 · 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 January 14, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 14, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2022
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected April 2, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2022
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 April 2, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 3, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 2, 2022 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| June 26, 2025 | Fine | $28,815 |
| September 19, 2024 | Fine | $10,039 |
| December 14, 2023 | Fine | $3,962 |
| December 14, 2023 | Fine | $3,962 |
| October 30, 2023 | Fine | $1,748 |
| October 10, 2023 | Fine | $3,145 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105567 · certified since December 3, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.