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Aviata at Sarasota

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

1507 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, FL 34239|120 beds|Licensed & Active

1/5

Medicare

Inspection

Quality

Staffing

Google rating

3.3/5

based on 122 Google reviews

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4/ 10

moderate Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
Above-median deficiencies (16 vs median 6.0)

Bottom 25% in FL · Below recommended RN staffing · Worst in AVIATA HEALTH GROUP chain · $41,885 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

While the facility has seen recent improvements in staff engagement and physical therapy, the history of inconsistent care and communication issues remains a concern. We strongly advise families to conduct an in-person tour, specifically observing the responsiveness of staff during off-peak hours, and to maintain frequent, direct contact with the administration to ensure your loved one's needs are met.

Google Reviews

122 reviews on Google

“Reviews for Aviata at Sarasota (formerly Magnolia Health and Rehabilitation) are highly polarized, with many patients praising the physical therapy department and facility aesthetics while others report severe neglect and administrative failures. While some residents appreciate the spacious rooms and helpful individual staff members, recurring complaints highlight poor food quality, slow response times, and significant communication breakdowns with families.”

Quality Themes

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Strengths

Effective physical therapy department
Spacious, modern private rooms
Clean, well-maintained building
Helpful individual nursing and CNA staff

Concerns

Poor food quality and inadequate nutrition (mentioned by 9 reviewers)
Neglect and slow response times for basic needs (mentioned by 8 reviewers)
Poor communication and difficulty reaching staff (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
Unsafe patient care (medication errors, fall risks) (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
Unsanitary conditions and pest issues (mentioned by 3 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 161 analyzed

How They Respond to Reviews

93%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

1I noticed your team is very active in responding to online feedback; how do you use that family input to improve daily operations and communication?
2Given the importance of nutrition for recovery, could you walk me through your current meal planning process and how you ensure residents receive balanced, appetizing options?
3I understand that medication management is a top priority; what specific protocols do you have in place to ensure accuracy and safety for residents?
4With the facility being quite spacious, how do you ensure that staff are consistently available and responsive when a resident needs assistance in their room?
5Beyond the physical therapy program, what kind of social activities or daily engagement opportunities are available to keep residents active and connected?
6How does your leadership team monitor and maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the building to ensure a comfortable environment for everyone?

Personalized based on this facility's data

Key Review Excerpts

“The food is unacceptable. The portion given out does not nearly meet the requirements for the protein/value these patients need to fill their tummy’s.”

Family member · 2022★☆☆☆☆

“The most poorly ran facility in this area the administration is a joke in the past year they changed hands 3 times. With every change of administration it gets worse.”

Family member · 2024★☆☆☆☆

“The staff is friendly and helpful. They go out of their way to help. They have lots of private rooms and many places for the residents to meet with family and friends.”

Visitor · 2025★★★★★

Source: 122 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026

RN Hours

0.40hrs

54%

Registered nurses for medical care

Total Nursing

3.51hrs

86%

All nurses + aides combined

Staff Turnover

60%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN Turnover

40%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating

4/ 5

Better Than Avg

measures

Worse Than Avg

measures

Long-Stay Residents

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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility2.0%

Better than Avg

Here

2.0%

15.3%

10.6%

Sarasota

13.5%

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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility7.0%

Better than Avg

Here

7.0%

19.4%

11.5%

Sarasota

15.6%

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Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.3%

Better than Avg

Here

0.3%

12.1%

4.1%

Sarasota

2.6%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better

This Facility3.0%

Better than Avg

Here

3.0%

14.4%

9.1%

Sarasota

10.3%

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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility5.3%

Better than Avg

Here

5.3%

15.5%

8.7%

Sarasota

9.7%

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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility24.3%

Worse than Avg

Here

24.3%

19.5%

15.0%

Sarasota

17.4%

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)

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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility97.6%

Better than Avg

Here

97.6%

79.8%

94.7%

Sarasota

92.3%

💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility95.7%

Better than Avg

Here

95.7%

81.8%

94.8%

Sarasota

92.9%

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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better

This Facility1.8%

Worse than Avg

Here

1.8%

1.6%

1.5%

Sarasota

1.6%

Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

16deficiencies

5penalties

Well above state avg (7.3)

10 complaint-triggered

$41,885 in fines

Aviata at Sarasota shows a concerning pattern of recurring problems with families filing multiple complaints over medication errors, safety hazards, and care quality issues. The facility has persistent deficiencies in medication management, safety protocols, and fire safety systems that appear repeatedly across surveys from 2021 through 2025, suggesting ongoing systemic issues despite corrections being reported for most violations.

Jan 14, 2026Complaint2 findings

0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Dec 3, 2025Complaint2 findings

0689Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Dec 12, 2024Routine19 findings

0004Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

0006Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

0009Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

0020Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

0025Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

0039Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

0342Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0372Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0521Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

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

0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

0645Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0685Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0732Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0925Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Dec 12, 2024Complaint3 findings

0602Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

0755Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

0760Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Feb 13, 2024Complaint2 findings

0354Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

0920Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Sep 18, 2023Complaint1 finding

0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Dec 11, 2023

$9,440

Fine

Oct 17, 2023

$2,470

Fine

Oct 10, 2023

$2,098

Fine

Oct 2, 2023

$1,748

Fine

Sep 11, 2023

$3,145

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Aviata at Sarasota

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Aviata Health Group

Chain Size

52 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.1/5 · Rank 39 of 52 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

South Tuttle Parent LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

Aih Holdings 10 LLC