Sunset Lake Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
832 Sunset Lake Boulevard · Venice, FL · 34292 · 9414925313
120 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Gold Fl Trust II
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $319,770 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
4 immediate-jeopardy citations 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.
$319,770 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
66% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.68 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.69 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.32 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 66% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $319,770 |
Inspection citations (30 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected June 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 16, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 16, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected June 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 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 June 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 16, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 16, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected June 2, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F April 16, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 2, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 16, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 2, 2025 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · L December 6, 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 December 30, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · L December 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · L December 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · L December 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 6, 2024 · found via complaint
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 December 30, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F December 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Administration
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Actual harm · G March 9, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 9, 2023
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 21, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 9, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 21, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 9, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 21, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 9, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 21, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 9, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 9, 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 April 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 9, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected April 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 9, 2023
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 April 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2021
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected August 16, 2021 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| December 6, 2024 | Fine | $319,770 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105761 · certified since March 16, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.