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Magnolia Health And Rehabilitation Center in Sarasota, FL

Magnolia Health And Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home community in Sarasota, FL.

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1507 South Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34239

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3.4 from 114 reviews
5 stars
59
4 stars
9
3 stars
4
2 stars
7
1 stars
35

Overall Review of Magnolia Health And Rehabilitation Center

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Care and communication are inconsistent

Several residents and families describe missed updates and lapses in care communication.

Some reviewers say they had trouble getting timely, clear updates about what was happening. Others describe problems with basic monitoring and follow-through, including concerns about notifications near end-of-life and whether needs were being met as expected. A few reviewers contrast that with accounts of staff being responsive, but the overall pattern in the lower ratings centers on communication gaps during important moments.

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Cleanliness draws strong complaints

Multiple reviews raise concerns about room cleanliness and overall sanitation.

Several negative reviews mention dirty rooms or unpleasant odors, including claims that personal spaces were not being kept clean. Others describe pests and visibly poor maintenance, with comments that the building condition felt unacceptable. A smaller set of positive comments say rooms were clean, so residents appear to experience wide variation rather than a consistently described standard.

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Food quality is a mixed point

Meals are a frequent topic, with both praise and disappointment in reviews.

Some families and residents mention enjoying specific meals and describe dining as a positive part of the stay. Others report problems such as meals being skipped, not normal enough, or not meeting nutrition needs. In the middle, there are also notes that food is adequate but not perfect, suggesting the dining experience varies.

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Therapy and rehabilitation get praise

Rehabilitation and therapy experiences are often described as helpful and goal-focused.

Reviews that talk about rehabilitation frequently mention improvements driven by physical therapy and consistent coaching. Some reviewers specifically credit named therapy staff for staying engaged and guiding exercises toward personal recovery goals. While other reviews focus on facility issues, the positive accounts consistently center therapy as the strongest day-to-day value.

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Activities and shared spaces help

Many residents describe time outside their rooms through activities and communal areas.

Some reviewers highlight planned daily activities, including games and music, and say the activities team helps keep them engaged. Others mention spaces where residents can meet family and friends, such as courtyards and gathering areas. Even among more critical reviews, activity quality comes up as something that can be better, suggesting it is an area with noticeable impact on day-to-day experience.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 120 resident community capacity 120 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 (6 miles away) Sarasota Bradenton International (6 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 Orthopedic Associates (0.2 miles)
  • Intercoastal Medical Group (0.3 miles)
  • Medpeds Associates of Sarasota (0.3 miles)
  • Solstice Health & Wellness (0.9 miles)
  • Manatee Sarasota Eye Clinic (1 miles)
  • Allergy Associates - Sarasota (1 miles)
  • Culp Private Medicine Lcc (1.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • Yoder's Restaurant (0.8 miles)
  • Yummy House (1 miles)
  • Der Dutchman (1.1 miles)
  • 8-Ball Lounge (1.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.2 miles)
  • Salty Jims Island Bar (1.3 miles)
  • The Parrot Patio Bar & Grill (1.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Health Mart Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Church of the Palms (1.6 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Hollywood - Sarasota (1.7 miles)

Parks

  • Gillespie Park (2.1 miles)
  • Bird Key Park (3 miles)
  • Urfer Family Park (3.2 miles)
  • Phillippi Estate Park (3.7 miles)

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