Harborview Sarasota
Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.
based on 15 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility is highly regarded for its attentive nursing staff and strong physical therapy program, making it a strong candidate for rehabilitation or long-term care. Families should feel encouraged by the recent positive reports regarding new administrative leadership, though they should always schedule a tour to observe the current environment firsthand.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
15 reviews on Google“Harborview Sarasota receives high praise for its attentive nursing staff, professional administrative team, and effective physical therapy department. Families frequently highlight the facility's cleanliness and the positive impact of the new leadership, noting that staff members are caring and responsive to individual needs.”
Quality Themes
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- Attentive and professional nursing staff
- Effective physical therapy department
- Clean and comfortable facility environment
- Responsive and caring administrative leadership
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 17 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
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Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the recent state citations, what specific steps has the leadership team taken to address these compliance areas and improve the overall inspection outcomes?
- 2I noticed the facility has a strong reputation for physical therapy; how do you integrate those therapy sessions into a resident's daily routine to ensure they stay active?
- 3With a 3-star staffing rating, how do you ensure that residents receive consistent, personalized attention throughout all three shifts?
- 4Could you walk me through the protocols for handling medical emergencies, especially during the overnight hours when staffing levels might be lower?
- 5The current residents seem to really enjoy the environment here; what kind of social activities or community events are planned to keep everyone engaged and connected?
- 6How does the administrative team keep families updated on care plan adjustments or any changes in a resident's health status?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My Husband was at Harborview Health Center in Sarasota for two weeks. I was very pleased with the quality of care my husband received. The Physical Therapy department was amazing.”
“The Harperview Sarasota was the best facility I could ever dream of for my loved one. The care was outstanding and the heart they put into each resident makes me feel safe with my grandmas care.”
“The new executive director, Niki Hood, has been very attentive to my loved ones needs. Lots of great changes happening at this facility. The facility is clean and Nursing staff is caring.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both 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
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Families have filed multiple complaints triggering inspections, with recent serious issues including abuse/neglect concerns and pressure ulcer care problems that remain under correction. The facility shows persistent deficiencies in safety/accident prevention, medication management, and building safety systems across multiple surveys from 2020-2025. While most violations have been corrected, the pattern of recurring safety issues and recent complaint-driven findings about resident protection warrant careful consideration.
Dec 9, 2025Complaint3
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
May 8, 2025Complaint2
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Feb 15, 2024Routine8
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Feb 15, 2024Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Jun 9, 2022Routine9
Smoke Deficiencies
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Administration Deficiencies
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Dec 3, 2020Routine13
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop a communication plan.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish methods for sharing information.
Federal Penalties
Fine
May 8, 2025
$43,839
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Harborview Sarasota
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Harborview Health Systems
22 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.0/5 · Rank 13 of 20
Ownership & Management
Owners
Harborview Sarasota Holdings LLC
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
Contact
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References & Resources
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