Beneva Lakes Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing facility located in Sarasota, Florida. The center provides nursing-home level care with additional assisted-living services for residents who require various degrees of support with daily living and medical needs. Offering both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, Beneva Lakes is certified by Medicare and Medicaid and has been a participant in the Medicare program since September 1982. The facility currently accommodates 113 residents.
The range of medical and support services at Beneva Lakes includes 24-hour nursing care, on-site memory care for residents with cognitive impairments, and specialized programs for stroke and cardiac care. Therapy services offered include physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, all tailored to the individual needs of residents. Pain management programs, wound care treatments, and dialysis support are available within the facility, as well as hospice care for those with advanced illnesses. The facility features a therapy room and provides assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. To support quality of life, Beneva Lakes incorporates clubs, communities, and offers resident and family counseling services.
The staff at Beneva Lakes includes nurses and therapy professionals, who coordinate with attending physicians and families to monitor resident health and implement care plans. Despite the comprehensive services, family and resident reviews are polarized. Some families report significant concerns regarding neglect, hygiene, communication, and safety at the facility, including allegations of theft and unprofessional conduct. Reports also note instances of inadequate health monitoring and slow communication regarding resident status. Other reviews are positive, crediting caregivers and nurses for their compassion, attentiveness, and effective teamwork. Positive feedback is also given for Covid precautions and the outdoor environment, though it is mentioned that experiences are often better when families visit frequently and are actively involved in care planning. Some suggest that the facility could benefit from physical updates.
Beneva Lakes Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center continues to focus on providing medical, therapeutic, and personal care services for a diverse population of residents in Sarasota, with programs and staffing designed to address both short-term and long-term healthcare requirements. No notable recent changes or developments at the facility have been identified as of mid-2024.
Costs at this community start at $1,000 and range up to $8,638. The average price in the community is $4,819, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,045. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
