Sarasota Memorial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Many very caring staff. I was very impressed with their skilled rehab for my father-in-law.

I am hard pressed to give anyone 5 stars but you can’t give 4.5 and this facility definitely deserves a higher rating than they have here on Google.
I am the full time caregiver of my elderly dementia dad who is big and tall and wheelchair bound with a multitude of health issues. He came to SMHNR needing to recover from a very rough illness and hospital stay and regain his strength for future surgeries and to be able to continue to live with me.
I am very very picky and critical of facilities in general. In the past I have always had my dad discharged from respite stay and rehabs earlier than planned. Generally they are “ nursing home gateways in disguise” in my opinion , and do very little to help the patient regain strength, stay active and have the best chance of getting back home. Not true with Sarasota Memorial Hospital Nursing and Rehab!
Even in the midst of the COVID -19 crisis, they managed to give my dad excellent care. I was shocked at how often he was gotten out of bed, dressed and in his chair. The PT team was wonderful and actually showed up and exercised him. The food here is better than any facility I have ever been to , including very fancy nursing homes that relatives have been in. The CNAs here are very attentive and were passing by all the patient’s doorways frequently. Most staff seemed to really enjoy their jobs. I had excellent communication and support from the social worker, doctor and administration. I was not treated like an annoyance for wanting to be involved in my dad’s care. Whenever I came I was allowed to be a part of things. I was even asked by staff how I did things at home so they could continue to keep him in his routine.
That really blew me away!
Having a loved one in a facility is not easy. Nowadays everywhere is understaffed and people are overworked. If you are expecting a 5-star hotel in which your loved one is bathed and dressed and playing checkers every time you show up, that’s a little unrealistic. It’s a very hard job. Making the rounds just to keep patients safe, clean, medicated and fed takes a lot. I feel SMHNR went a whole lot further with my father and I am very appreciative. He is back home and returned to his original strength and health. Thank you SMHNR for your wonderful care and commitment and for helping ease my jaded mind for the first time in ages. You are Healthcare Heroes!

My mom was in hospice care for 2 weeks at this location. After reading the online reviews I was very concerned for my mom, but when I got to the facility it was a much different experience than I was prepared for. It was a positive experience from everyone including the nurses, CNAs and the staff who cleaned. They were all kind, warm and very helpful. I’m very thankful for this facility and its staff. Unfortunately, there was one employee, “Shirell”, who was very rude, unpleasant and “cold”. Luckily, the only interaction my family and I had with her was at the front door for checking in. Each time my family and I came to visit my mom she was very unpleasant, unwelcoming and rude. Otherwise, the rest of the staff was friendly, compassionate and empathetic.

I would give 10 stars if I could. This is the most amazing rehab I have ever experienced. The staff, level of care, food are incredible. Patients that come are not here under the best of circumstances but the staff, who all comment that they love their job here, make it a really special place to be. I would recommend SMH to anyone who wants the best of care on so many levels. If you are looking for a fantastic place to recover from surgery etc. make sure you end up here and you will not regret you choice for you, a family member or friend.