Learn More About the Heartland of North Sarasota Nursing Home and Rehab
Heartland of North Sarasota, also known as Heartland Health Care Center – North Sarasota, is located at 3250 12th Street in Sarasota, Florida. The licensee of the facility is Kensington Manor Sarasota FL, LLC, but the company is owned, operated and controlled by Heartland Health Care.
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Prior Lawsuits Against Heartland of North Sarasota for Nursing Home Negligence
Majorie Wiebusch vs. HCR ManorCare and Kensington Manor Inc. d/b/a Heartland Health Care North Sarasota
The case involved allegations of a resident breaking their hip in the nursing home. The case settled shortly after being filed.
Estate of Helen Martin vs. Kensington Manor Inc. d/b/a Heartland of North Sarasota
Ms. Martin suffered from Alzheimer’s Disease and was admitted to the Sarasota nursing home for care and rehabilitation. While a resident in the facility, Ms. Martin suffered numerous falls and UTIs. The Complaint alleges that her falls resulted in undiagnosed fractures. She eventually passed away on October 8th and the family filed a wrongful death lawsuit. The case settled before trial.
Estate of Frances Kramer vs. Heartland Health Care Center – North Sarasota
Ms. Kramer was admitted to Heartland of North Sarasota on 3/21/2003. While a resident in the facility, Ms. Kramer developed infections and a femur fracture due to a forceful transfer by staff. The case settled for a confidential settlement sum.
Estate of Lillian S. Wren vs. Heartland of North Sarasota
Ms. Wren allegedly developed bedsores and contractures in Heartland of North Sarasota. The lawsuit settled while being set on a trial docket.
Bell vs. Kensington Manor – Sarasota FL LLC d/b/a Heartland Health Care Center – North Sarasota
The allegations in this case against Heartland North Sarasota include development of decubitus ulcers and pressure sores on Ms. Bell’s right buttock and heels. The case settled near trial.
Slattery vs. Heartland Health Care Center of North Sarasota
Mr. Slattery was admitted to Heartland of North Sarasota and remained a resident until 4/21/2014. The lawsuit against Heartland of North Sarasota claims the facility failed to protect Mr. Slattery from falling and failed to keep him from developing infections. The case remains pending and is set for trial.
Nancy G. Salustro vs. Heartland of North Sarasota
Nancy Salustro was a resident of Heartland of North Sarasota from 7/8/13 to 5/8/16. During her residency, the lawsuit alleges she suffered an unexplained left femur fracture and left clavicle fracture. She also allegedly developed aspiration pneumonia and sepsis. The case remains pending and is set for trial.
Health Inspection Results at Heartland of North Sarasota
While the nursing home is rated above average on Medicare’s NursingHomeCompare, the facility has a below average, 2 star rating on state health inspections. This is because the facility has been cited for deficiencies in recent AHCA survey and complaint inspections at the rehab facility.
June 13, 2018 Complaint Inspection
Due to a resident complaint, health inspectors performed an unannounced inspection at Heartland Health Care Center – North Sarasota. This resulted in no deficiencies at the time.
January 8, 2018 Health Inspection
A 1/8/18 inspection was completed at Heartland of North Sarasota which resulted in multiple citations by state agencies. The failures included:
- Failing to create a plan for meeting a resident’s immediate needs within 2 days of admission to the nursing home.
- Failing to follow medication administration orders from doctors.
- Failing to properly monitor blood sugar and administer insulin.
- Failing to provide appropriate pressure ulcer and bedsore care to prevent wounds from forming.
- Numerous Heartland of North Sarasota residents were found to have pressure ulcers, bedsores and decubitus ulcers.
- Failing to provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of the residents.
- Failing to properly label drugs and medication and store them in locked compartments.
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