AWARD CARE AT BENEVA
741 SOUTH BENEVA ROAD, Sarasota, FL 34232
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How AWARD CARE AT BENEVA Compares
AWARD CARE AT BENEVA is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Sarasota, Florida. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Florida average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.4%) is below the Florida average of 4.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 120 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 84% occupied.
Among the 23 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Sarasota, 6 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.1 stars.
By the numbers vs. Florida average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 9.1% — worse than the Florida average of 8.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.2% — better than the Florida average of 2.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.4% — better than the Florida average of 4.5% (47% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 30.4% — worse than the Florida average of 26.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated October 17, 2026) measured against Florida averages across 694 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask AWARD CARE AT BENEVA
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing AWARD CARE AT BENEVA with other nursing homes in Sarasota.
How is AWARD CARE AT BENEVA addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help AWARD CARE AT BENEVA keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.4% here versus 4.5% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is AWARD CARE AT BENEVA doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 30.4% here versus 26.2% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at AWARD CARE AT BENEVA?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does AWARD CARE AT BENEVA lag behind other Sarasota options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.1 stars across 23 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at AWARD CARE AT BENEVA?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Sarasota
Sarasota sits in Sarasota County, where adults 65 and older make up about 36.7% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Florida as a whole (20.5% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 156,983 (36.7%)
- Median age
- 56.6 years
- Median household income
- $64,644
- Median home value
- $269,300
Demographics for Sarasota County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Sarasota.
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