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Bay Village of Sarasota

Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.

8400 Vamo Road, Sarasota, FL 3423195 bedsLicensed & Active
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.1/5

based on 58 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Bay Village offers a beautiful, well-maintained environment with a highly regarded staff, making it a strong contender for long-term and memory care. However, families should personally sample the dining options and ask about recent changes to on-site amenities, as some residents have noted a decline in these areas.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

58 reviews on Google
Bay Village of Sarasota is a CCRC that receives high praise for its beautiful, recently remodeled facilities and friendly, welcoming staff. While many families report excellent experiences with long-term care and rehab, there are notable concerns regarding inconsistent food quality and a perceived decline in amenities and service levels in recent years.

Quality Themes

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Food5.0Staff8.0Clean9.0Activities8.0MedsN/AMemory8.0CommsN/AValueN/A

Strengths

  • Beautiful, clean, and well-maintained facilities
  • Warm, friendly, and professional staff
  • Strong sense of community and atmosphere
  • Effective rehab therapy services

Concerns

  • Declining food quality and presentation (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Inconsistent quality of care and amenities in recent years (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 69 analyzed

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10

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the recent feedback regarding dining services, what steps is the culinary team taking to improve the quality and presentation of daily meals?
  • 2With the current staffing metrics, how does the facility ensure consistent, personalized attention for each resident throughout the day and night?
  • 3I noticed the facility has a beautiful, well-maintained campus; how do you foster that strong sense of community and social engagement for residents on a daily basis?
  • 4Could you walk me through the specific protocols and medical support available on-site to handle urgent health changes or emergencies?
  • 5How has the facility addressed the recent state violations to ensure that the quality of care remains consistent and reliable for all residents?
  • 6I see that the leadership team occasionally engages with family feedback online; how do you typically communicate with families regarding changes in care plans or facility policies?

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Key Review Excerpts

We found the staff to be dedicated, professional, caring and patient. I cannot imagine a tougher job than CNA at such a facility but the care we received was consistently first rate.

Memory care family member · 2014★★★★

The inside has been remodeled and the decor is stunning. The staff is super friendly and the facilities are always clean.

Visitor · 2023★★★★★

Bay Village staff highly impressed my siblings and me. We moved our folks from New England to BV 6 months ago... Exceedingly kind and professional staff. Friendly smiles from every employee. Cheery and Clean!!

Long-term resident's family · 2018★★★★★
Source: 58 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.82hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.96hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

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

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

9

measures

Worse Than Avg

6

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility24.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
24.4%
US
19.4%
FL
11.5%
Sarasota
15.0%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
FL
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 whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility20.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
20.8%
US
15.3%
FL
10.6%
Sarasota
12.8%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.3%
Better than Avg
Here
7.3%
US
15.5%
FL
8.7%
Sarasota
9.6%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility17.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
17.2%
US
14.4%
FL
9.1%
Sarasota
9.8%
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
FL
98.1%
Sarasota
96.0%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility97.5%
Better than Avg
Here
97.5%
US
81.8%
FL
94.8%
Sarasota
92.8%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility87.2%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
87.2%
US
79.8%
FL
94.7%
Sarasota
92.7%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
2.6%
US
1.6%
FL
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

5deficiencies
Near state avg (7.3)
1 complaint-triggered

Bay Village of Sarasota has 28 deficiencies across three surveys, with families filing at least one complaint regarding accident prevention and supervision. The facility shows recurring issues with fire safety systems, medication management, and resident care quality. While all deficiencies have reported correction dates, the pattern suggests ongoing challenges with maintaining safety standards and care protocols that families should discuss during visits.

Apr 18, 2024Routine
5
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0804Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

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.

0759Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0791Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Apr 18, 2024Complaint
1
0689Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Jun 23, 2022Routine
10
0291Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

0325Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0943Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0644Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

0511Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Dec 17, 2020Routine
12
0223Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

0300Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0541Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0914Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

0293Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

0355Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0281Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install proper backup exit lighting.

0222Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

0351Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Bay Village of Sarasota

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Robinson, AbigailManaging Control - Governing BodySeeger, SallyManaging Control - Governing BodySherwood, RobertManaging Control - Governing BodySnyder, DonaldManaging Control - Governing BodyTaylor, ThomasManaging Control - Governing Body
Source: Medicare provider data

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