Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Sarasota, FL · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 10T087)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): Worse
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
- Catheter-associated urinary tract infections: No Different
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: Better
Ownership: Government · Phone: (941) 917-9000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS rates Sarasota Memorial Hospital's discharge-to-community rate as worse than the national rate, and among the five measures reported, one is better than the national benchmark and one is worse than national rates. The remaining measures show no significant difference from national performance.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital's rate of discharging patients back to the community is reported as worse than the national rate, though its readmission rates both during and after the rehab stay are no different than the national rate. This suggests recovery outcomes are mixed compared to other facilities nationally.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Sarasota, Florida, operated under government ownership. It provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Sarasota Memorial Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Sarasota, Florida, operated under government ownership. Inpatient rehab facilities provide intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after events such as a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which generally offers lower-intensity, longer-term custodial care rather than intensive daily rehabilitation.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this facility's rate of discharging patients back to the community is worse than the national rate. Its readmission rates — both during the rehab stay and after discharge — are no different than the national rate. On healthcare-associated infections, the facility's catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is no different than the national benchmark, while its C. diff infection rate is better than the national benchmark.
Overall, among the five measures CMS reports for this facility, one is better than the national benchmark and one is worse, with the remaining measures showing no significant difference from national rates. This facility has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 2025. Families considering rehabilitation here should review the full details on CMS Care Compare and speak directly with the facility about specific treatment options, admission criteria, and expected length of stay.
Questions patients and families ask
What is an inpatient rehabilitation facility, and how is it different from a nursing home?
An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy to help patients regain function after events like a stroke or surgery, while a nursing home typically offers longer-term, lower-intensity custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that this facility's rate of discharging patients to the community is worse than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Readmission rates both during the rehab stay and after discharge are reported as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is no different than the national benchmark, while its C. diff infection rate is better than the national benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Who owns this facility?
The facility is government-owned.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
CMS lists its certification date as October 1, 2025.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The provided data does not specify treated conditions; please contact the facility at (941) 917-9000 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
Of the five measures CMS reports, one is better than the national benchmark and one is worse, with the rest showing no significant difference from national rates.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/10T087?state=FL.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staffing, discharge outcomes, and infection rates, and compare these figures directly on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The data provided does not cover transfer procedures; contact the facility directly at (941) 917-9000 to discuss admission arrangements.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Outcome comparisons are CMS's published measures relative to the national rate. Verify current details with the facility and Medicare before making care decisions.