Hawthorne Center For Rehab & Healing Of Sarasota

Hawthorne Center For Rehab & Healing Of Sarasota holds a 4-star overall rating from CMS, which means it performs above average compared to nursing homes across the country. That overall score is built from three separate ratings, each measuring something different. The health inspection rating comes in at 3 stars, or average, meaning state inspectors have cited the facility at a rate and severity that's pretty typical for nursing homes in general. Not a red flag, but worth asking the facility about any recent citations if you want more detail. Staffing earns 4 stars, which tells you nurses are spending more time with residents than you'd see at most facilities, and that generally translates to more attentive, responsive day-to-day care. The standout here is the 5-star quality measures rating, the highest possible, reflecting that residents at this facility are doing exceptionally well across 15 tracked health outcomes, things like fall rates, pressure wounds, and how residents manage daily activities.

The fact that quality measures scores so high is meaningful for families, because it shows that whatever is happening inside those walls is producing real results for residents' health and wellbeing. The slightly average health inspection score keeps the overall rating from reaching 5 stars, but a 4-star composite still signals a facility that's performing well above the norm. For most families, the combination of strong staffing and top-tier health outcomes is a reassuring sign that residents here are being looked after and are faring well clinically.

Staffing levels at Hawthorne Center For Rehab & Healing Of Sarasota are a bit of a mixed picture compared to other Florida nursing homes. On the registered nurse side, residents here receive about 0.67 RN hours per day, which is actually higher than the Florida average of 0.52 hours, meaning there is generally more access to higher-level nursing care on a daily basis. However, when you look at total nurse hours, which includes aides and other nursing staff, the facility comes in at 3.70 hours per resident per day, slightly below the Florida average of 3.87 hours. In practical terms, this means your loved one may have relatively good access to an RN when medical decisions or assessments are needed, but the overall hands-on care time from the full nursing team, things like help with meals, bathing, or moving around, is a little less than what you might find at a typical Florida facility. Neither number is alarming, but it is worth keeping in mind if your family member has higher day-to-day care needs.

Hawthorne Center for Rehab and Healing of Sarasota has a middle-of-the-road health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which suggests the facility meets basic standards but has room for improvement. There is one government penalty on record, resulting in a fine of $8,512, with the most recent penalty dated March 28, 2024. A single penalty does not necessarily signal a pattern of serious problems, but it is recent enough that families should ask the facility directly about what happened and what steps were taken to address it. It is a reasonable question to raise during any tour or intake conversation. Families evaluating this facility can compare it to others in Sarasota on the Sarasota nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during the day shift, and does that number change at night or on weekends?
2. How long have most of your nursing staff been working here, and what do you do to keep turnover low?
3. Can you walk me through exactly what happens when a resident falls or has a medical emergency in the middle of the night?
4. If my loved one is having a bad day or seems withdrawn, who notices that, and what do they do about it?
5. What does a typical weekday look like for a resident who does not have family visiting, from the time they wake up to when they go to bed?
6. Can I see your most recent state inspection report, and can you tell me how you addressed any issues that were found?

For more guidance on evaluating facilities, see our guide to questions to ask when choosing a Florida nursing home.