SARASOTA, Fla. (Nov. 17, 2025) – Sarasota Memorial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center was named among the nation’s best nursing homes, recognized for both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care in U.S. News’ annual “Best Nursing Homes” ratings released this week.
Since 2009, U.S. News has recognized the best nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) to help prospective residents and their families make informed decisions about where to receive nursing home care. The 2026 list recognizes the top 1,200 nursing homes of approximately 15,000 evaluated across the nation.
Compared to the national average, U.S. News reported that its list of top-performing facilities, on average, provide:
- 20% more total staffing per resident per day.
- 80% more physical therapy per resident per day.
- 15% lower rate of hospitalizations for long-term residents.
- 33% lower rate of emergency room visits.
SMH’s skilled nursing facility received the highest rankings for both “Short-Term Rehabilitation” and “Long-Term Care.” Located at 5640 Rand Blvd., Sarasota Memorial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation for people recovering from surgery, injury or illness. Its multi-disciplinary team cares for approximately 100 residents around the clock, 365 days a year.
“Sarasota Memorial is honored to once again be recognized among the nation’s best nursing homes. Our clinicians and staff work hard to create the most comfortable and healing environment possible for our residents and their families, and this recognition reflects the care and compassion they bring to their work every day,” said Maria DeCarlo, vice president of Sarasota Memorial Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Services.
This is the fourth year in a row that the Sarasota Memorial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has been nationally recognized by U.S. News. The skilled nursing facility also has been repeatedly ranked among the nation’s best nursing homes by Newsweek and awarded 5-star quality ratings from the federal Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Information & Referrals
For information, referrals or questions about Sarasota Memorial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, please call 941-917-4950 or visit smh.com/rehab.
About Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is a regional medical center offering Southwest Florida’s greatest breadth and depth of care, with 2,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 2 million patient visits a year across its network of care. Sarasota County’s largest employer, the community-owned health system includes two full-service hospitals in Sarasota and Venice, freestanding ERs in North Port and Lakewood Ranch, a rehabilitation hospital, behavioral health hospital, skilled nursing facility and comprehensive network of outpatient centers, urgent care clinics and physician practices. Founded in 1925, SMH is celebrating its 100-year anniversary in 2025 and encouraging community members to visit smh.com/100 throughout the year for centennial events and updates.