Life Care Center of Sarasota

Life Care Center of Sarasota is a skilled nursing facility in Sarasota, Florida, that offers care for seniors who need help after a hospital stay, surgery, or serious illness, and it's a place that offers both long-term nursing home services and short-term rehabilitation, with a team of skilled nurses and therapists on staff around the clock. The center provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and there's a speech language pathology unit right on site, so you'll see therapists working closely with residents on individualized care plans, with each plan made to fit the person's needs and goals, whether it's wound management, post-surgical care, medication management, or help with walking, dressing, bathing, and daily routines. With 120 certified beds and most usually filled, nine beds were available in June 2025, and residents can expect care that includes non-ambulatory support, suction and oxygen therapy, regular monitoring through an emergency alert system, and a 24-hour supervision and call system that's always on for safety. The center accepts Medicare and Medicaid insurance, and families can schedule tours, view photos, or watch a video tour to get a better idea of the surroundings, which are kept attractive and very clean with a homelike and welcoming atmosphere. Residents receive furnished rooms with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, cable TV, telephones, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and support moving in, and daily life is made easier with housekeeping, laundry, and dry cleaning services, plus onsite transportation and parking. For activities, there's always something to do, from weekly outings, outdoor programs, and fitness classes to arts, music, library visits, movie and game rooms, resident-led events, and scheduled daily activities, while the outdoor garden, walking paths, and common spaces give folks places to walk, chat, or relax. The center provides fresh, chef-prepared meals all day with restaurant-style dining, special diets for those with diabetes or food allergies, and a variety of menu options, and there's always help for residents who may need assistance during meals. Staff come from different backgrounds, speak several languages including English, and work together to provide family support and specialized care, whether someone's there for a short stay to recover or for ongoing help. The facility is recognized among U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best Nursing Homes, and it's one location in the network of Life Care Centers of America, a well-known care organization, and for those wanting updates about daily life, there's a Facebook page that shares news and happenings around the center.