Sunset Lake Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center

Sunset Lake Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center earns an overall 2-star rating, which means it falls below average compared to other nursing homes nationwide. That overall score is a composite built from three separate ratings, and in this case the pieces tell a complicated story. The health inspection rating is just 1 out of 5 stars, the lowest possible, which reflects that state inspectors found a higher-than-average number of problems during their visits, and some of those citations were likely on the more serious end of the scale. That is the piece that pulls the overall rating down the most, and it is something families should look into closely by reviewing the actual inspection reports. On the staffing side, the facility sits right at average with 3 stars, meaning residents are getting a fairly typical amount of nurse time relative to the number of people living there, not a standout but not a red flag either.

The bright spot here is the quality measures rating, which is a perfect 5 stars. That score is based on 15 clinical outcomes, things like whether residents are developing pressure wounds, losing too much weight, experiencing falls, or declining in their ability to move around. A 5-star score in this category means the facility is performing much better than average on those day-to-day health outcomes. For families, that contrast is worth sitting with. The hands-on care results look genuinely strong, but the inspection history raises real questions. Before making a decision, it would be worth asking the facility directly about what was cited during inspections and what steps they have taken to address those findings.

Staffing at Sunset Lake Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center is a bit of a mixed picture compared to other Florida nursing homes. On the registered nurse side, residents here receive about 0.56 RN hours per day, which is slightly above the Florida average of 0.52 hours. That small difference can matter, since RNs handle more complex medical decisions and assessments. However, when you look at total nurse hours across all staff types combined, the facility comes in at 3.61 hours per resident per day, which falls a little short of the Florida average of 3.87 hours. In practical terms, that gap means residents may have somewhat less hands-on time with aides and nurses throughout a typical day for things like help with meals, mobility, and personal care. Neither number is alarming, but families should feel comfortable asking the facility how they handle busier shifts and whether staffing levels stay consistent on weekends and overnight.

Sunset Lake Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center has a concerning inspection record that families should take seriously. The facility holds a 1-out-of-5-star health inspection rating from the government, which is the lowest possible score, and it has received 2 formal penalties totaling $365,758 in fines, with the most recent penalty issued in December 2024. Fines of this size, combined with a rock-bottom inspection rating, suggest ongoing compliance issues that go beyond minor paperwork problems. This does not automatically mean care is poor day-to-day, but it does mean families should ask detailed questions, request to see recent inspection reports, and ideally visit in person before making a decision. Families evaluating this facility can compare it to others in Venice on the Venice 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 over the past year?
3. If my loved one has a fall or a medical change overnight, what is your exact process for notifying the family, and who makes that call?
4. Can you show me the most recent state inspection report, and walk me through any deficiencies that were cited and what you did to fix them?
5. What does a typical Tuesday look like for a resident who is mobile and social versus one who stays mostly in their room?
6. If my family member is unhappy here or feels their concerns are being ignored, who do they talk to, and what happens after that conversation?

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