nursing home in Sarasota, FL
Sunnyside Nursing Home
5201 Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota, FL 34232 · (941) 371-2729
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Sunnyside Nursing Home at a glance
Sunnyside Nursing Home is a 60-bed non-profit nursing home in Sarasota, Florida (Sarasota County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Florida average of 3.3.
Residents receive about 5.2 hours of nursing care per day (1.2 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (May 30, 2025) found 2 health citations. The Florida average is 7.1.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 23.1% per year (state average 41.4%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Church Related
- Beds
- 60
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- July 14, 2003
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Sarasota County
- CMS Certification Number
- 106053
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 5.16 hrs | 3.82 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.16 hrs | 0.73 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.95 hrs | 2.31 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.61 hrs | 3.49 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 23.1% | 41.4% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 35.7% | 46% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 2 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 9 | 63 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $24,361 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 60 | 122 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 52 | 109 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 87.2% | 88.9% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 3.9% | 2.5% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.8% | 4.5% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 12.7% | 8.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 0.7% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.3% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 14.1% | 8.7% | 13.9% | Average |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 18.7% | 9.5% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4% | 5.5% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 1.6% | 4.6% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 25.2% | 14.4% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 22.9% | 10.5% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 99.2% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 98.2% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98.3% | 94.7% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.8% | 95.2% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 4 health deficiencies and 7 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2025 Standard | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0847 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 20, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 20, 2025 |
| December 22, 2022 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 19, 2023 |
| May 20, 2021 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 20, 2021 |
| May 20, 2021 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 20, 2021 |
| May 20, 2021 Fire safety | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0293 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 20, 2021 |
| May 20, 2021 Fire safety | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 20, 2021 |
| May 20, 2021 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 20, 2021 |
| May 20, 2021 Fire safety | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0300 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 20, 2021 |
| May 20, 2021 Standard | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 20, 2021 |
| May 20, 2021 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 20, 2021 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOSQUES, MYRNA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| BRODERS, SHARON Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/18/2025 |
| BRUNNER, JASON Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/11/2025 |
| CRAIG, AMY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| FALK, JODI Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/16/2019 |
| FUS, NANCY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/20/2025 |
| LACHARITY, ANNE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/29/2017 |
| ANDERSON, MICHELLE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/16/2023 |
| BRODERS, SHARON Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/18/2025 |
| CRAIG, AMY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/26/1999 |
| EBERSOLE, BETH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/21/2019 |
| FALK, JODI Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/16/2019 |
| FERRY, REBECCA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/20/2023 |
| FUS, NANCY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/20/2025 |
| GROSCH, NATHAN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/16/2023 |
| HARRIS, ROBERT Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/30/1989 |
| KORNHAUS, CHERYL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/30/2002 |
| LACHARITY, ANNE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/29/2017 |
| LIVINGSTON, ROY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/26/2022 |
| MCCLORY, SEAN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/12/2021 |
| MILLER, DONNA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/11/2007 |
| PLATT, JULIE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/08/2025 |
| POHL, ROBERT Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/13/2014 |
| POLLOCK, CHANDA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2014 |
| PURNELL, KJELL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/23/2017 |
| ROSS, CURTIS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/13/2014 |
| RUPP, KATHY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/22/2026 |
| SIMON, RONALD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/2023 |
| WALKER, MACEY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/13/2024 |
| KELLY, ROBERT Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/20/2024 |
| NEFF, HEATHER Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/24/2024 |
| BOSQUES, MYRNA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| BRUNNER, JASON Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/11/2025 |
| ANDERSON, MICHELLE Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/23/2023 |
| EBERSOLE, BETH Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/21/2019 |
| GROSCH, NATHAN Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/23/2023 |
| HARRIS, ROBERT Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/30/1988 |
| KORNHAUS, CHERYL Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/30/2002 |
| POHL, ROBERT Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/13/2014 |
| PURNELL, KJELL Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/23/2017 |
Showing 40 of 41 records.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sunnyside Nursing Home's rating?
Sunnyside Nursing Home has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Florida nursing homes is 3.3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Sunnyside Nursing Home receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a Florida average of 7.1. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Sunnyside Nursing Home accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Sunnyside Nursing Home?
It is non profit - church related. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Sunnyside Nursing Home and how do I contact it?
Sunnyside Nursing Home is at 5201 Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota, FL 34232. Phone: (941) 371-2729.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.