Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.
Past the typical resurvey interval — a standard survey could occur at any time
Estimate from public CMS data, current as of July 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Sarasota Point Rehabilitation Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A dietary staff member was found to be untrained and incompetent in testing the sanitizing solution of a low-temp dishwasher. Despite signing the Dishwashing Temperature/Sanitizer log, the staff member was unaware of its purpose and had not received proper training. The Certified Dietary Manager and facility administrator could not provide documentation of the staff member's training and competency.
A resident at risk for elopement had an alert bracelet initially placed on her ankle, but a physician's order later specified it should be on her walker. The care plan was not updated to reflect this change, leading to a discrepancy. Staff confirmed the care plan did not match the physician's order.
A resident with heart failure and edema was not provided with compression hose as ordered by the physician. Despite documentation indicating the hose were applied, observations and interviews revealed they were not offered, leading to swollen legs. Staff admitted to not following the care plan and inaccurately documenting treatment.
Two residents experienced significant medication errors involving transdermal pain patches. One resident had a Lidocaine Patch applied incorrectly and left on for too long, while another resident's MAR inaccurately documented the application of a Lidocaine Patch that was not used. The facility's policy on medication documentation was not followed.
The facility failed to ensure a safe and sanitary environment, with issues such as cracked tiles, missing handrails, and damaged walls observed in multiple areas. Despite recent hallway repainting, resident rooms were neglected, and maintenance staff were overwhelmed with repairs. The Administrator acknowledged that the disrupted surfaces could pose infection control issues.
Lack of Training and Competency in Dishwasher Sanitization
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that a dietary staff member, identified as Staff B, was trained and competent in testing the sanitizing solution of the low-temperature dishwasher. During a kitchen tour, Staff B was observed operating the dishwasher and admitted to not having received any training or instructions on testing the sanitizing solution. Despite signing the Dishwashing Temperature/Sanitizer log daily, Staff B was unaware of its purpose and filled in the blanks without understanding the significance. The Certified Dietary Manager (CDM), who was present during the observation, acknowledged that she did not know if Staff B had been trained to use the dishwasher and mentioned that Staff B only occasionally used it. A review of the Dishwashing Temperature/Sanitizer Record for October 2024 revealed that Staff B signed the log for 64 out of 67 meals documented, with no temperature or sanitizer level recorded for three dinner meals. The CDM, who had been employed for six months, was unable to provide documentation of Staff B's training and competency. The facility administrator stated that Staff B had been trained upon hire but could not provide the requested documentation to confirm this training and competency in using the dishwasher, including measuring water temperature and sanitizing solution levels.
Failure to Update Care Plan for Elopement Risk
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to update the care plan to accurately reflect safety precautions for a resident at risk for elopement. The resident, who was admitted with a diagnosis of non-Alzheimer's dementia, was identified as being at risk for elopement based on evaluations conducted on multiple dates. The care plan initially included an intervention of an alerting bracelet placed on the resident's right ankle, with instructions to check its function and placement daily. However, a physician's order later specified that the alerting bracelet should be attached to the resident's rolling walker, but the care plan was not updated to reflect this change. Observations over several days revealed that the resident was not wearing the alert bracelet on her ankle, but it was instead attached to her walker. The resident confirmed that she had removed the bracelet from her ankle. Interviews with staff, including a Minimum Data Set (MDS) Registered Nurse and the MDS coordinator, confirmed that the care plan was not revised to match the physician's order, which led to the discrepancy in the resident's care plan documentation.
Failure to Apply Compression Hose as Ordered
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide care and services in accordance with physician's orders for a resident with edema of the legs. The resident, who was admitted with diagnoses including heart failure, had physician's orders to wear compression hose to help with circulation and reduce swelling. Despite these orders, the resident was observed multiple times without the compression hose, and her legs were swollen. The Treatment Administration Record inaccurately indicated that the hose had been applied, although the resident reported that no one had offered to apply them. Interviews with staff revealed a lack of adherence to the care plan. A CNA admitted forgetting to offer the compression hose, and an LPN acknowledged documenting the application of the hose without verifying it had been done. The Unit Manager confirmed the resident's legs were swollen and the hose were not applied as ordered. The Director of Nursing stated that staff should not document treatments as completed without confirming they were done.
Medication Errors with Transdermal Patches
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that two residents were free from significant medication errors related to the administration of transdermal pain patches. For Resident #74, a Lidocaine Patch was observed on the resident's right thigh instead of the right hip, as per the physician's order. Additionally, the patch was undated, and another patch dated four days prior was found on the resident's left thigh, contrary to the warning label instructions that only one patch should be used at a time and not for more than 12 hours. This indicates a failure in adhering to the prescribed application schedule and location. For Resident #38, the MAR indicated that a Lidocaine Patch was applied to the right shoulder as ordered, but the resident reported not using the patch for about ten days and instead had a Thermacare Patch applied by Physical Therapy. The MAR inaccurately documented the administration of the Lidocaine Patch, which was not present during the observation. The facility's policy required documentation of medication administration, including the reason for not administering it, which was not followed in this case. The DON acknowledged the lack of a specific policy for transdermal patches and confirmed the discrepancies in the administration and documentation for both residents.
Environmental Deficiencies in Facility
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain a safe, functional, sanitary, and comfortable environment for residents, staff, and the public in three of the four halls observed. During a tour, multiple environmental issues were noted, including cracked, missing, or stained tiles throughout the building, a missing hallway handrail with an exposed nail, and damage to walls near windows and electrical outlets in several rooms. Additionally, rooms had cracked tiles in both resident rooms and bathrooms, and multiple areas had warped or missing cove base with exposed, cracked plaster and dirty surfaces. Interviews with residents and staff revealed that while the hallways had been recently repainted, the resident rooms were neglected, with issues such as peeled cover base remaining unaddressed. The Maintenance Director, who had been with the facility for only two months, mentioned that the building had been painted and plans were in place to redo floors and shower rooms. However, with only two maintenance staff responsible for all repairs, the work was incomplete. The Administrator acknowledged that the decision to paint the hallways before addressing the floors may have been a mistake, as the disrupted surfaces could not be thoroughly cleaned, potentially posing infection control issues.
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| Aviata At Sarasota | 0.5 mi | ★★★★★ | 4 | 0 |
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| Indian Beach Nursing And Rehab Center | 2.1 mi | ★★★★★ | 5 | 0 |
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