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Sarasota Memorial Nursing And Rehabilitation Cente in Sarasota, FL

Sarasota Memorial Nursing And Rehabilitation Cente is a nursing home community in Sarasota, FL.

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Sarasota Memorial Nursing And Rehabilitation Cente in Sarasota, FL

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  • Interior

    A cozy waiting room with colorful chairs and a bookshelf, featuring warm wooden flooring.

  • Outdoors

    Entrance of a nursing and rehabilitation center surrounded by greenery.

  • Building

    A building with an arched entrance, surrounded by palm trees and a flagpole in the foreground.

  • Architecture

    A building with an American flag in front, surrounded by palm trees and lush landscaping.

  • Trees

    A serene tree-lined road inviting a peaceful drive through nature.

  • Dining

    A bustling dining area in a nursing home with residents and caregivers engaging in activity.

  • Landscaping

    A beautifully designed building surrounded by palm trees, featuring a flag at the entrance.

  • Outdoor

    A cheerful man enjoying a sunny day outside.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A modern exercise machine designed for rehabilitation and fitness within a healthcare setting.

  • Wheelchair

    A smiling man in a wheelchair waving his hand indoors.

5640 Rand Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34238

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.2 from 96 reviews
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Overall Review of Sarasota Memorial Nursing And Rehabilitation Cente

common 20 reviews mention this

Staff support is consistently praised

Residents and families most often mention staff as kind, helpful, and responsive to needs.

Across many stays, residents and families describe nurses, CNAs, and therapists as caring and attentive, with a focus on health and comfort. Several reviewers also mention that staff took time to answer questions, collaborate with families, and help residents feel prepared for returning home. A smaller set of reviews take issue with communication, staffing responsiveness at night, or how representatives are kept informed, but the overall pattern of feedback is still strongly positive about day-to-day support.

common 14 reviews mention this

Therapy helps drive recovery

Physical and occupational therapy show up repeatedly as a key part of the rehab experience.

Many reviewers credit PT and OT for getting them or their loved ones moving, building strength, and improving after surgery or injury. Some specifically describe therapists as knowledgeable and dedicated, and others mention therapy being scheduled often enough to support progress. A few negative reviews say therapy was too limited or that residents had to fight for time with therapists, which is the main recurring complaint in this area.

caveat 12 reviews mention this

Restaurant-style dining is a mixed point

Dining expectations vary, with many praising the food while others describe poor quality or portions.

Several reviewers say meals were good, enjoyable, or even better than hospital food, and some mention accommodations if they do not like what is served. The community also offers restaurant-style dining and lists special-diet support such as diabetes- and special-restriction meals. On the other hand, a recurring minority of reviews call out food as terrible or lacking in taste, fiber, or portion size, including at least one account of noticeable weight loss.

  • A bustling dining area in a nursing home with residents and caregivers engaging in activity.
caveat 6 reviews mention this

Rooms and privacy draw complaints

Room size and shared layouts are common sources of frustration.

Some reviewers say rooms feel very small and that residents share space with limited privacy, which can affect comfort for both patients and visitors. Others describe practical downsides like limited seating for guests and uncomfortable beds. While many positive reviews focus on cleanliness and a well-maintained environment, these privacy and comfort concerns come up strongly enough to stand out as a caveat.

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Response times and coordination can slip

Several reviews describe delays in getting help and gaps in care coordination.

A number of negative reviews focus on getting assistance when needed, including accounts of long waits to reach staff and difficulties getting basic support like help with meals, hydration, or comfort. Some reviewers also report confusion around medications or care-plan coordination, with concerns about whether needs were tracked and communicated properly. Positive reviews do mention regular check-ins and clear help during rehab, so this issue seems to depend on circumstances and staffing.

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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 (11 miles away) Sarasota Bradenton International (11 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

Hospitals

  • All Children's Specialty Care of Sarasota (0.3 miles)
  • Homesights Consulting (2.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Gecko's (0.4 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (0.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.6 miles)
  • Paddy Wagon Irish Pub (2.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.4 miles)
  • Miller's Ale House - Sarasota (2.5 miles)
  • Arby's (2.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Dermatology of Coastal Sarasota (0.5 miles)
  • Sarasota Wellness MD, Dana Fabiani MD (2 miles)
  • Sarasota's Clinic for Ears, Nose and Throat (2.4 miles)
  • Ramon E Colina (2.6 miles)
  • Gulf Coast Obstetrics & Gynecology (2.6 miles)
  • Doctors Hospital of Sarasota Orthopedic Center (2.7 miles)
  • Sarasota Neurology (2.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (2.9 miles)
  • Cooper Drug (3.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.6 miles)
  • First Watch #112 (2.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.5 miles)
  • Munchies Cafe (3.6 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Sarasota Baptist Church (2.2 miles)
  • St Thomas More Catholic Church (3.3 miles)
  • Church of the Palms (3.7 miles)

Parks

  • Urfer Family Park (2.4 miles)
  • Osprey Junction Trailhead (4.7 miles)
  • Phillippi Estate Park (4.7 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Sarasota 12 (3 miles)

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