SUNNYSIDE NURSING HOME

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How SUNNYSIDE NURSING HOME Compares

SUNNYSIDE NURSING HOME is a 60-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Sarasota, Florida. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Florida average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.3%) is above the Florida average of 2.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 60 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 86% occupied.

Among the 23 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Sarasota, 6 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.

By the numbers vs. Florida average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.3% — worse than the Florida average of 8.7% (64% higher).
• Falls with major injury: 5.3% — worse than the Florida average of 2.6% (109% higher).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.1% — better than the Florida average of 4.7% (55% lower).
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.1% — better than the Florida average of 26.2%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Florida averages across 694 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

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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