Sarasota Memorial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center was named the best nursing home in the nation for both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care in the recently released annual “Best Nursing Homes” ratings by U.S. News and World Report.
This marks the facility being one of three Sarasota-area facilities to be honored as one of America’s Best Nursing Homes 2025, following a similar award from Newsweek magazine. It’s about.
US News & World Report Ranking
Less than 20% of the more than 15,000 skilled nursing facilities in the United States earn one of the two Best Nursing Home rankings awarded by U.S. News. SMH’s skilled nursing facilities received the highest ratings for both “short-term rehabilitation” and “long-term care.”
In a Nov. 12 release, the magazine listed nine facilities in Sarasota and Manatee counties.
Here are the nine homes that performed well in short-term and long-term rehabilitation. Bay Village in Sarasota. 8400 Vamo Road, Sarasota; Palmer Ranch Glen Ridge, 7333 Scotland Way, Sarasota; Sarasota Memorial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 5640 Rand Blvd., Sarasota. Sunnyside Nursing Home, 5201 Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota; Inn at Sarasota Bay Club, 1303 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota; Plymouth Harbor Smith Care Center, 700 John Ringling Blvd. Sarasota. Surrey Place Healthcare and Rehabilitation, 5525 21st Ave West, Bradenton. Village on the Isle, 920 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice; and Westminster Point Pleasant, 1533 4th Ave. West, Bradenton.
Complete U.S. News rankings can be found at https://health.usnews.com/best-nursing-homes.
Sarasota Memorial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center provides skilled nursing care and rehabilitation for people recovering from surgery, injury, or illness. A multidisciplinary team provides care for approximately 100 residents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
In this year’s study, U.S. News evaluated patient and resident outcomes, including infection rates. Staffing levels. Health inspection results, number of residents transported to the ER or admitted to the hospital, and other quality indicators at more than 15,000 skilled nursing facilities caring for 1.1 million residents nationwide.
In announcing the award, U.S. News noted that health systems and nursing homes cannot opt out of these annual surveys or pay to be on the list.
“These awards recognize the care, compassion and dedication our staff demonstrate every day and year to year to ensure our residents and their families enjoy the most comfortable and healing environment possible. “This is a true reflection of Sarasota Memorial Post’s efforts,” said Sarasota Memorial Post Vice President Maria DeCarlo. – Acute and Rehabilitation Services said in a prepared statement.
Newsweek ranking
For its rankings, Newsweek partnered with Statista, a respected global data research firm, to identify the 1,050 nursing homes with the largest number of nursing homes out of approximately 15,000 in 25 states, according to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Awarded.
The top nursing homes in each state were evaluated and ranked based on four pillars: performance data, recommendations from medical professionals, certifications, and resident satisfaction.
Newsweek’s rankings can be found at https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/americas-best-nursing-homes-2025.
Sarasota Memorial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, which has 120 beds, was ranked among facilities with 100 to 148 beds.
Among facilities with 50 to 99 beds, Sunnyside Village, with 60 beds, was ranked.
The 204-bed Pines of Sarasota Rehabilitation & Senior Care Community (1501 N. Orange Ave.) ranked among facilities with more than 150 beds.
“Families across the country entrust the health and dignity of their loved ones to nursing homes,” Newsweek Editor-in-Chief Nancy Cooper said in a prepared statement. “Finding the right facility is not just about numbers; it’s about making sure your family receives the care and attention they deserve.”
