{"id":230459,"date":"2026-11-12T12:30:07","date_gmt":"2026-11-12T12:30:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/sarasota-memorial-nursing-rehabilitation-center-ranked-among-nations-best-nursing-homes-2027-florida-hospital-news-and-healthcare-report\/"},"modified":"2026-11-12T12:30:07","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T12:30:07","slug":"sarasota-memorial-nursing-rehabilitation-center-ranked-among-nations-best-nursing-homes-2027-florida-hospital-news-and-healthcare-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/sarasota-memorial-nursing-rehabilitation-center-ranked-among-nations-best-nursing-homes-2027-florida-hospital-news-and-healthcare-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Sarasota Memorial Nursing &amp; Rehabilitation Center Ranked Among Nation\u2019s \u2018Best Nursing Homes\u2019 2027 &#8211; Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Select Page<br \/>Posted by <a href=\"https:\/\/southfloridahospitalnews.com\/author\/cfelixcpa\/\" class=\"url fn\" title=\"Posts by cfelixcpa\" rel=\"author\">cfelixcpa<\/a> | <span class=\"updated\">Nov 11, 2026<\/span> | <a href=\"https:\/\/southfloridahospitalnews.com\/category\/sf-stat\/\" rel=\"tag\">SF STAT!<\/a> | <a class=\"comments-link\" href=\"https:\/\/southfloridahospitalnews.com\/2026\/11\/11\/sarasota-memorial-nursing-rehabilitation-center-ranked-among-nations-best-nursing-homes-2027\/#comments\">0 <span title=\"comment count\" class=\"comment-bubble post-meta-icon\"><\/span><\/a> | <span class=\"rating-stars\" title=\"Rating: 0.00\"><span class=\"post-meta-icon rating-star rating-star-empty rating-star-1\"><\/span> <span class=\"post-meta-icon rating-star rating-star-empty rating-star-2\"><\/span> <span class=\"post-meta-icon rating-star rating-star-empty rating-star-3\"><\/span> <span class=\"post-meta-icon rating-star rating-star-empty rating-star-4\"><\/span> <span class=\"post-meta-icon rating-star rating-star-empty rating-star-5\"><\/span> <\/span><br \/><strong><em>Today\u2019s U.S. News honor follows Newsweek\u2019s recognition just weeks earlier, adding to national quality awards earned across Sarasota Memorial Health Care System<\/em><\/strong><br \/>Nov. 10, 2026 \u2013 Sarasota Memorial Nursing &amp; Rehabilitation Center has once again been named among the nation\u2019s best nursing homes, earning the highest possible ratings for both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care in U.S. News &amp; World Report\u2019s 2027 Best Nursing Homes rankings released today.<br \/>Maria Decarlo<br \/>The recognition adds to a growing list of national quality honors for Sarasota Memorial Health Care System and its nursing &amp; rehab center. The region&#8217;s only public, community-owned health system, both hospitals also have been recognized among the nation\u2019s best by <em>U.S. News, Newsweek, Forbes<\/em>, Leapfrog Group and the U.S. Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services, among other independent rating organizations, for excellence in patient care, quality and safety.<br \/>Today\u2019s honor marks the fifth consecutive year Sarasota Memorial&#8217;s skilled nursing facility has been nationally recognized by U.S. News, reinforcing the team\u2019s commitment to providing high-quality care for patients recovering from hospitalization, surgery or illness, as well as residents who need ongoing nursing care and support.<br \/>\u201cWhether they\u2019re recovering from a serious illness or need a place to call home, families trust us to care for their loved ones during some of life&#8217;s most vulnerable moments,\u201d said Maria DeCarlo, vice president of Sarasota Memorial Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Services. \u201cEarning top ratings consistently in both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care demonstrates the extraordinary dedication of our team and their commitment to helping every patient and resident achieve the best possible quality of life.\u201d<br \/>To identify the nation&#8217;s best nursing homes, U.S. News evaluated nearly 15,000 facilities nationwide, assessing key indicators such as hospital readmission rates, staffing levels, health inspection results and other quality and care measures. Facilities were rated High Performing, As Expected or Evaluated, with the highest-performing nursing homes recognized for excellence in short-term rehabilitation, long-term care or both.<br \/>Sarasota Memorial Nursing &amp; Rehabilitation Center was among just 7% of nursing homes evaluated that earned High Performing ratings in both categories.<br \/><strong>What Sets the Nation\u2019s Best Nursing Homes Apart<\/strong><br \/>According to <em>U.S. News<\/em>\u2019 2027 analysis, the nation&#8217;s top-performing nursing homes consistently outperform national averages on several important measures of quality and care:<br \/>For patients and families evaluating their options, U.S. News noted that choosing a skilled nursing facility recognized with its Best Nursing Home designation provides a trusted starting point to discuss in consultation with their healthcare provider.<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-77980\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20200%20196'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"196\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/southfloridahospitalnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Badge-NursingHomes_LongTerm-year.jpg\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-77980\" src=\"https:\/\/southfloridahospitalnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Badge-NursingHomes_LongTerm-year.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"196\" \/><\/noscript> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-77981 alignleft\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20177%20185'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" width=\"177\" height=\"185\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/southfloridahospitalnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Badge-NursingHomes_ShortTerm-year.jpg\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-77981 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/southfloridahospitalnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Badge-NursingHomes_ShortTerm-year.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"177\" height=\"185\" \/><\/noscript><br \/>\u201cEarning a High Performing rating from U.S. News reflects a continuous, facility-wide commitment to superior resident care,\u201d said Jordan Derk, Ph.D., senior care researcher at U.S. News. \u201cWhen families see this distinction, they can feel confident that this skilled nursing facility has demonstrated exceptional outcomes.\u201d<br \/>Located at 5640 Rand Blvd. in Sarasota, Sarasota Memorial Nursing &amp; Rehabilitation Center provides around-the-clock skilled nursing, rehabilitation and long-term residential care. Its multidisciplinary team serves approximately 100 residents, providing personalized care and support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.<br \/>The nursing home\u2019s latest recognition adds to a longstanding record of quality. In addition to five consecutive years of recognition by U.S. News, the facility has also repeatedly been named among America&#8217;s Best Nursing Homes by Newsweek and earned 5-star quality ratings from the federal Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services.<br \/>For information about Sarasota Memorial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, call 941-917-4950 or visit smh.com\/rehab.<br \/><strong>About Sarasota Memorial Health Care System (smh.com)<\/strong><br \/>Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is a regional medical center offering Southwest Florida\u2019s greatest breadth and depth of care, with about 2,500 physicians and advanced practice providers, 11,000 employees and 2 million patient visits a year across its network of care. Sarasota County\u2019s largest employer, the community-owned health system includes two full-service hospitals in Sarasota and Venice (and third under construction in North Port), freestanding ERs in North Port and Lakewood Ranch, a rehabilitation hospital, skilled nursing facility and comprehensive network of outpatient centers, urgent care clinics and First Physician Group primary and specialty care practices. Founded in 1925, SMH\u2019s flagship Sarasota campus also is home to the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute, Cornell Behavioral Health Pavilion and Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute. Both Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Sarasota and Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice have earned the highest 5-Star quality ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services (CMS). SMH-Sarasota is the only Florida hospital \u2013 and one of just 11 in the nation \u2013 to earn a perfect 5-Star rating from CMS every year since the federal rating program began in 2016.<br \/>Share:<br \/>Rate:<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"updated\">04\/24\/2024<\/span><br \/><span class=\"updated\">12\/14\/2024<\/span><br \/><span class=\"updated\">05\/18\/2021<\/span><br \/><span class=\"updated\">09\/04\/2025<\/span><br \/>South Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report\u2019s number one goal is top quality healthcare journalism written and edited for the region\u2019s most successful, powerful healthcare business executives and professionals.<br \/>Phone : <a href=\"tel:561-368-6950\">561-368-6950<\/a><br \/>Fax : <a href=\"tel:561-368-6950\">561-368-6978<\/a><br \/>Copyright \u00a9 2021 Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report. 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