All citations for Award Care at Sarasota

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

December 12, 2024

Showing 1 to 25 of 63 citations

Harm to a resident
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.
Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 30, 2025).
Harm to a resident
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.
Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 12, 2021).
Harm to a resident
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.
Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 12, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 11, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 11, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0009, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 11, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0020, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 11, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0025, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 11, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 11, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0342, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 11, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 11, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 11, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 11, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 13, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 13, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of March 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 31, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 21, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 21, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 21, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 12, 2021).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.