Indian Beach Nursing And Rehab Center

Indian Beach Nursing And Rehab Center holds an overall 2-star rating from CMS, which means it falls below average compared to other nursing homes nationwide. That overall score is shaped by three pieces: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. The health inspection rating is the most concerning piece here, coming in at just 1 star. That score reflects the number and seriousness of citations state inspectors found during their visits, and a 1-star result suggests inspectors identified more problems, or more serious ones, than what you'd see at a typical facility. On the positive side, the staffing rating is a full 5 stars, meaning nurses and aides are spending significantly more time with residents relative to the number of people living there compared to most facilities. That's a meaningful distinction, since consistent, attentive staff can have a real impact on day-to-day care. Quality measures data wasn't available, so there's a gap in the picture when it comes to clinical outcomes like fall rates, pressure wounds, or mobility decline.

For families, the takeaway is mixed. Strong staffing is genuinely good news and worth acknowledging. But the low health inspection score deserves a closer look. When you visit, it's reasonable to ask the facility directly about what citations were cited, what changes were made, and how they're working to improve. CMS makes the full inspection reports publicly available on Medicare's Care Compare website, so you can read the specifics before or after your tour.

Indian Beach Nursing And Rehab Center provides more registered nurse coverage than most Florida nursing homes, with RN hours coming in at 0.87 per resident per day compared to the state average of 0.52. That means residents here tend to have more access to a higher-level nurse for things like assessments, medication management, and responding to changes in condition. However, when you look at total nurse hours, which includes CNAs and other nursing staff, the facility comes in at 3.53 hours per resident per day, a bit below the Florida average of 3.87. In practical terms, that gap can show up in day-to-day hands-on care, like how quickly a resident gets help with bathing, meals, or getting to the bathroom. Neither number tells the whole story on its own, so it helps to visit the facility, observe the floor during a busy time like a meal or shift change, and ask the staff directly about how they handle busy periods.

Indian Beach Nursing and Rehab Center has a 1-out-of-5-star health inspection rating from the government, which is about as low as it gets and is something families should take seriously. There is one penalty on record, but it comes with a significant fine of $267,092, and it was issued as recently as May 2025, meaning this is not old history that the facility has long since moved past. A fine of that size typically reflects a serious citation rather than a minor paperwork issue, and the recency of it means families are right to ask the facility directly what happened and what has changed. This does not automatically mean the facility is the wrong choice for every family, but it does mean you'll want to dig deeper before making a decision. Families evaluating this facility can compare it to others in Sarasota on the Sarasota nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during the day shift, and does that number change at night or on weekends?
2. How long have your charge nurses and CNAs been working here on average, and what does your staff turnover look like compared to last year?
3. Can you walk me through exactly what happens when a resident has a fall, including who gets notified, how quickly, and what changes are made afterward?
4. If my loved one needs help getting to the bathroom at night, how long would they typically wait for someone to respond to the call light?
5. What does a typical Tuesday look like for a resident who is mobile and social, from the time they wake up to the time they go to bed?
6. Has this facility been cited for any deficiencies in the last two state inspections, and can I see the most recent survey report before I leave today?

For more guidance on evaluating facilities, see our guide to questions to ask when choosing a Florida nursing home.