Award Care at Beneva, Sarasota, Florida
- 29
- Citations from health inspectionsFlorida average: 20 a home
- 6
- Residents harmed or put in dangerFlorida average: 1.0 a home
- $110,129
- Fines from the federal governmentFlorida average: $24,361 a home
- 1 out of 5
- Overall rating in starsFlorida average: 3.3
The figures come from Medicare Care Compare files released October 8, 2026 by CMS, the federal Medicare agency. The citations span each home's three most recent inspection cycles plus their complaint visits, going back to March 2017 at the earliest; the fines span about three years, beginning September 2023. Browse the CMS files
Five inspection visits produced 29 citations. Residents were in immediate danger in four findings. Residents were found hurt in two cases. Federal fines came to $110,129 (two fines).
A candidate for Special Focus. For its list of nursing homes with past poor inspection results, CMS has named this home a candidate.
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- The home's overall star rating
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for health inspections
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for staffing
- 3 out of 5
- Rating for quality of care
- 4 out of 5
- Nurse time for each resident
- 3.60 hours each dayThe Florida average is 3.82 hours
- Time from registered nurses
- 0.56 hours each dayThe Florida average is 0.73 hours
- Nursing staff who left during one year
- 49.5%against the Florida average of 41.4%
- Beds that are certified
- 120
- Ownership
- Limited Liability company (for profit)
- Chain
- Aviata Health Group, with 50 homes
- Street address
- 741 South Beneva Road, Sarasota, Florida 34232
- County
- Sarasota
Each inspection's citations
Every citation marks a federal rule inspectors found broken, along with its seriousness and the number of residents affected.
Nine citations dated Jan. 9, 2026
- F926 Smoking Policies: immediate danger to residents, widespread.
- F921 A Safe, Clean Building: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F883 Flu and Pneumonia Vaccines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F865 Written Quality Improvement Plan: immediate danger to residents, widespread.
- F835 Run the Facility Effectively: immediate danger to residents, widespread.
- F693 Feeding Tube Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F690 Bladder, Bowel and Catheter Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: immediate danger to residents, widespread.
- F686 Pressure Ulcer (Bedsore) Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
Five citations dated Nov. 19, 2025
- F867 Ongoing Quality Review Group and Correction Plans: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F677 Help With Daily Living: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F609 Reporting Suspected Abuse: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F550 Dignity and Resident Rights: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
Two citations dated Aug. 13, 2025
10 citations dated Oct. 12, 2023
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F806 Food That Meets Allergies and Preferences: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F730 Review Nurse Aide Performance and Training: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F700 Safe Use of Bed Rails: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F698 Dialysis Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F684 Quality of Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F677 Help With Daily Living: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F584 A Safe, Clean, Homelike Room: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F565 Right to Resident and Family Groups: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
Three citations dated Nov. 18, 2021
Payment Denials and Fines
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 19, 2025 | Fine | $74,665 |
| Aug. 13, 2025 | Fine | $35,464 |
Ownership and Management of the Home
- The direct owner is 741 S Beneva Rd Opco Parent LLC.
- Owns a share through another company: 741 S Beneva Rd Opco Holdco LLC.
The CMS Care Compare files, updated every month, provide provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, and ownership. The CMS certification number is 105416. Other homes in Florida.