Inn at Sarasota Bay Club
1303 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236 · Sarasota County · (941) 953-6949
44 certified beds, about 26 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2001
Last standard inspection more than 2 years ago Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
3 of 5
Staffing
5 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 106035 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on August 15, 2024, inspectors cited 6 health deficiencies (the Florida average is 7.1, the national average 9.2).
None of its 11 health citations since October 2021 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 5.75 hours per resident per day, against 3.82 across Florida and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.99 of those hours.
42.2% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Florida average 41.4%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
210/21
305/23
608/24
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 11 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
6D
4E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
August 15, 2024Standard inspection · 6 citations
- E Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure 3 (Residents #21, #25, and #180) of 5 residents reviewed received care in accordance with professional standards of practice.
- E Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and resident and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the facilities binding arbitration agreement explicitly informed the residents of their rights to have it explained to them in a manner that was understood, that the agreement could be rescinded within 30 calendar days of signing, that the agreement did not have to be signed or that it was not a condition of admission or continued care in the facility, and that the resident would be allowed to communicate with federal, state or local ombudsman for 3 (Resident #10, #12 and #330) of 13 resident reviewed who had signed the facility binding arbitration agreement.
- E Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and resident and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the facility's binding arbitration agreement signed by 3 (Residents #10, #12 and #330) of 13 resident reviewed explicitly informed residents of their rights to select a neutral arbitrator and participate in the select of venue for dispute resolution that both parties agreed upon.
- D Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, review of facility policy, resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to maintain a sanitary environment for 1 (Resident # 22) of 20 residents' rooms observed by failure to ensure the resident's room was free from foul odor.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to develop a person-centered comprehensive care plan to meet the needs of 1 (Resident #11) of 3 residents reviewed for care plans.
- D Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the error rate was less than 5%. 25 opportunities were observed, two medication errors were identified resulting in a medication error rate of 8%.
May 4, 2023Standard inspection · 3 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure proper cleaning and sanitizing of equipment in the kitchen.
- E Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff and resident interviews, and record review, the facility failed to attempt alternatives prior to the use of bed rails for 4 (Resident #4, #12, #142, and #192) of 6 residents reviewed for bed rails.
- D Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff and resident interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure all drugs and biological were labeled or stored in a locked compartment for 2 (Resident #4 and #191) of 2 residents reviewed.
October 7, 2021Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to obtain a Do Not Resuscitate Order (DNRO) in accordance with the advanced directives of 1 (Residents #31) of 1 resident reviewed for advance directives. The failure to have accurate physician orders has the potential to lead to confusion in regards to the resident's end of life advance directive being honored.
- D Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to store resident medications in a manner to prevent loss and efficacy of the medications for 3 of 3 medication carts.
Fire safety inspections
16 fire safety citations on file: 3 on August 15, 2024, 10 on May 4, 2023, 3 on October 7, 2021.
Every fire safety citation16 citations
- F Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- F Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
- F Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- F Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- F Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- E Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- D Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Install proper backup exit lighting.
- F Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 5.75 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.99 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 5.83 | 3.49 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.51 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.25 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 42.2% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 57.1% | 46.0% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.80 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 5.72 on weekdays and 5.83 on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 11.6% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 5.87 in April to June 2025 to 5.75 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 5.75 | 0.99 | 5.72 | 5.83 | 11.6% | 0 of 90 | 26 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 5.88 | 0.98 | 5.94 | 5.73 | 15.9% | 0 of 92 | 25 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 6.09 | 1.21 | 6.17 | 5.88 | 14.5% | 0 of 92 | 25 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 5.87 | 1.06 | 5.94 | 5.71 | 14.9% | 0 of 91 | 25 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Florida, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.76 | 0.70 | 3.90 | 3.44 | 1.1% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Florida | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 13.8 | 8.7 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.8 | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 2.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.0 | 8.6 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 32.0 | 26.1 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 7.0 | 9.1 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: GULF COAST HEALTH CARE INC.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Group of Sarasota Health Care Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 06/20/2001 | |
| Roskamp, Robert | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 06/01/1999 | |
| Roskamp, Steven | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 04/13/1999 | |
| Sarasota Bay Club Management Company LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 06/20/2001 |
| Roskamp, Robert | Corporate director | Individual | 06/01/1999 | |
| Roskamp, Steven | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/13/1999 | |
| Busby, Sandra | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/05/2020 | |
| Roskamp, Steven | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/01/1999 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on August 15, 2024: "Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on August 15, 2024: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- Who is the administrator and director of nursing, and how long have they been in the job?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on August 15, 2024: "Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on August 15, 2024: "Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely."
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Florida contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- Inspections and complaints: Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, Long Term Care Services Unit, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 1-888-831-0404. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: FloridaHealthFinder, where Florida publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Inn at Sarasota Bay Club's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Inn at Sarasota Bay Club 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Inn at Sarasota Bay Club get at its last inspection?
- 6 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on August 15, 2024. The Florida average is 7.1.
- Has Inn at Sarasota Bay Club been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Inn at Sarasota Bay Club accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Inn at Sarasota Bay Club?
- CMS lists 8 owners and managers. Legal business name: GULF COAST HEALTH CARE INC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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