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Heartland Health Care & Rehabilitation Center in Sarasota, FL

Heartland Health Care & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home community in Sarasota, FL.

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5401 Sawyer Road, Sarasota, FL 34233

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4.1 from 118 reviews
5 stars
79
4 stars
12
3 stars
5
2 stars
2
1 stars
20

Overall Review of Heartland Health Care & Rehabilitation Center

common 30 reviews mention this

Staff kindness and responsiveness

Many reviews describe staff and caregivers as kind, helpful, and attentive to concerns.

A large share of reviewers say the nursing staff, aides, therapists, and admissions/social services teams are approachable and caring. Several comments specifically mention staff being responsive when families raise questions or issues, and multiple reviews call out particular employees by name. A few reviews also mention communication gaps when messages are not returned, which is the main way this theme turns less consistently.

differentiator 10 reviews mention this

Therapy support drives improvement

Residents and families often credit therapy staff for meaningful progress.

Reviews frequently connect therapy to improvements, including getting stronger enough to move around and regaining mental status and speech. Some reviewers describe skilled physical and occupational therapy as a standout part of the stay. There are also negative comments where therapy access or coordination felt insufficient, so results are not described the same way by everyone.

common 12 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is usually a plus

Many reviews highlight the facility as clean, tidy, and well maintained.

Several reviewers say the environment looks clean and bright, and that housekeeping keeps things in good shape. A few notes also mention the facility being older or in need of repair, but still describe day-to-day cleanliness as at least generally present. On the other hand, some one-star reviews report serious cleanliness problems and unpleasant odors, which lowers consistency.

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Staffing and call delays worry families

Several reviews describe understaffing that led to long waits for basic help.

A recurring concern is that residents may not get timely assistance, including delayed response after call buttons are pressed and the need for families to advocate for basic needs. Some reviews describe missed or late showers, changes, feeding, or bathroom assistance, while others emphasize overworked staff and limited availability. This is one of the strongest reasons reviews diverge, with some families praising care while others warn about care consistency.

common 8 reviews mention this

Food quality varies by reviewer

Dining is discussed frequently, with reviews split between positive and negative experiences.

Some reviewers describe meals as tasty or with generous portions, including praise for specific dishes and the dietary team. Others say the food is not good, describe meals as disappointing, or report problems with what residents actually receive. A few comments suggest there are plenty of options, but several one-star reviews still connect food to overall dissatisfaction.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 140 resident community capacity 140 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Sarasota Bradenton International (9 miles away) Sarasota Bradenton International (9 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Sarasota Wellness MD, Dana Fabiani MD (0.2 miles)
  • Paradise Dermatology (0.9 miles)
  • Ryan C Taylor, DDS MS (1.6 miles)
  • Ramon E Colina (1.6 miles)
  • Dermatology of Coastal Sarasota (1.6 miles)
  • Suncoast Lung Center (1.7 miles)
  • Dr Carola Hoigne Fleener, MD (1.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Paddy Wagon Irish Pub (0.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.5 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.6 miles)
  • Peach's Bee Ridge (1.7 miles)
  • Burger King (1.7 miles)
  • Denny's (1.7 miles)
  • Gecko's (1.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.8 miles)
  • Munchies Cafe (1.9 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.6 miles)
  • First Watch #112 (2.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Homesights Consulting (1.3 miles)
  • All Children's Specialty Care of Sarasota (2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Thomas More Catholic Church (1.8 miles)
  • Church of the Palms (1.9 miles)
  • Sarasota Baptist Church (3.7 miles)

Parks

  • Urfer Family Park (2 miles)
  • Phillippi Estate Park (2.7 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Sarasota 12 (2.8 miles)

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