LIFE CARE CENTER OF SARASOTA
8104 TUTTLE AVE, Sarasota, FL 34243
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How LIFE CARE CENTER OF SARASOTA Compares
LIFE CARE CENTER OF SARASOTA is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Sarasota, Florida. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Florida average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (3.1%) is below the Florida average of 8.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 120 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.
Among the 23 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Sarasota, 7 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Florida average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 3.1% — better than the Florida average of 8.7% (64% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.0% — worse than the Florida average of 2.6%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.7% — better than the Florida average of 4.7% (44% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.0% — better than the Florida average of 26.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Florida averages across 694 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask LIFE CARE CENTER OF SARASOTA
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LIFE CARE CENTER OF SARASOTA with other nursing homes in Sarasota.
What keeps LIFE CARE CENTER OF SARASOTA's quality measures rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help LIFE CARE CENTER OF SARASOTA keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 3.1% here versus 8.7% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is LIFE CARE CENTER OF SARASOTA doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.0% here versus 2.6% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LIFE CARE CENTER OF SARASOTA?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains LIFE CARE CENTER OF SARASOTA's rating advantage in Sarasota?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 23 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at LIFE CARE CENTER OF SARASOTA?
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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