Sarasota, FL

Brookdale Palmer Ranch SNF

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $83,655 in total fines with 5 recent health deficiencies

5111 Palmer Ranch Parkway, Sarasota, FL

(941) 926-7733

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Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

Certified beds

Average residents

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Brookdale Senior Living

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2000-06-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.93

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.75

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.47

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.73

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

50%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

58%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	3.0	2.1 0.9 pts worse	1.9 1.1 pts worse	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.1	1.2 0.9 pts worse	1.8 0.3 pts worse	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	100.0%	97.8% 2.2 pts better	93.4% 6.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100.0%	99.2% 0.8 pts better	95.5% 4.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	2.4%	2.6% 0.2 pts better	3.3% 0.9 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	3.8%	3.7% 0.1 pts worse	11.4% 7.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	8.1%	5.9% 2.2 pts worse	5.4% 2.7 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	11.2%	15.7% 4.5 pts better	19.6% 8.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	4.9%	9.8% 4.9 pts better	16.7% 11.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0.0%	0.0% About the same	0.1% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	22.9%	11.7% 11.2 pts worse	16.3% 6.6 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	14.0%	9.8% 4.2 pts worse	14.9% 0.9 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	2.0%	0.4% 1.6 pts worse	1.0% 1 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	1.7%	0.8% 0.9 pts worse	1.7% About the same	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	23.6%	12.5% 11.1 pts worse	19.8% 3.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	5.6%	5.1% 0.5 pts worse	5.1% 0.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	97.5%	94.3% 3.2 pts better	81.7% 15.8 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	11.2%	9.3% 1.9 pts worse	12.0% 0.8 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.7%	1.5% 0.8 pts better	1.6% 0.9 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	96.6%	94.7% 1.9 pts better	79.7% 16.9 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	24.7%	26.2% 1.5 pts better	23.9% 0.8 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-08-29 · Fire 2024-08-29

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Cycle 2 Health 2023-05-11 · Fire 2023-05-11

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

12 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2021-09-10 · Fire 2021-09-10

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-11

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2023-06-11

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-11

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2023-06-11

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-11

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-06-11

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-11

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-06-11

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-11

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2023-06-11

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-11

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2023-06-11

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-11

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2023-06-11

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-11

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-06-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-11

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2023-06-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-11

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-06-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-11

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-06-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-11

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2023-06-11

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-21

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-07-25

G · Actual harm 2025-03-19

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-04-14

G · Actual harm 2025-03-19

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2025-04-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-19

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2025-04-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-19

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2025-04-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-11

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-06-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-11

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-06-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-11

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-06-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-11

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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 2023-06-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-11

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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 2023-06-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-11

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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 2023-06-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-11

F791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Corrected 2023-06-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-11

F801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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 2023-06-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-09-10

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2021-09-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-09-10

F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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 2021-09-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-09-10

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2021-09-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-09-10

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2021-09-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-09-10

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2021-09-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-09-10

F909 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

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 2021-09-27

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$59,696 2025-03-19

Fine

Fine · fine $59,696

Fine

$7,796 2023-05-11

Fine

Fine · fine $7,796

Fine

$7,797 2023-05-11

Fine

Fine · fine $7,797

Fine

$8,366 2023-05-11

Fine

Fine · fine $8,366

Fine

$0 2023-05-11

Payment Denial

Payment Denial · denial start 2023-07-08 · 46 days

46 day denial

Ownership

Brea Emeritus LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 1 facilities 2014-07-31

Brookdale Senior Living Inc

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 9 facilities 2014-07-31

Cibc Bank Usa

5% Or Greater Security Interest · Organization

0% 121 facilities 2021-03-31

Cibc Bank Usa

5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization

0% 121 facilities 2021-03-31

Emericare Palmer Ranch LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2014-07-25

Emeritus Corporation

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2014-07-31

Kaestner, Henry

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2025-04-30

Kaestner, Henry