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Sarasota Memorial named one of America's Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers. Thursday, August 27, 2026 SARASOTA, Fla. (Aug. 27, 2026) - For patients recovering from a serious illness, injury or surgery, the goal of rehabilitation is more than getting stronger - it's about helping people regain their independence and returning to the people and activities that matter most to them. Sarasota Memorial Health Care System has been recognized for helping patients do just that, earning a place among America's Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers in Newsweek's 2026 ranking. The annual ranking announced today recognizes the top 330 inpatient physical rehabilitation centers in the United States from more than 1,100 facilities nationwide. Developed in partnership with global data intelligence firm Statista, Newsweek ranks rehabilitation centers based on quality measures, accreditation and feedback from medical experts and patients. "It's an honor to see our rehabilitation team recognized for the difference they make in the lives of our patients," said Maria DeCarlo, vice president of Sarasota Memorial Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Services. "Rehabilitation is about so much more than recovery from an illness or injury. It's about helping people regain their independence, rebuild their confidence and return to the people, activities and lives that matter most to them." At Sarasota Memorial's Rehabilitation Pavilion, patients receive individualized care from a hospital-based, multidisciplinary team that includes rehabilitation physicians, physical, occupational and speech therapists, as well as specially trained and certified rehabilitation nurses and technologists. The team develops personalized treatment plans to help patients restore function, mobility and quality of life. The Rehabilitation Pavilion on the SMH-Sarasota campus offers a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services, supporting patients throughout their recovery journey. Sarasota Memorial is expanding the 5-story pavilion from 60 to 67 beds while also building a new 4-story, 50-bed Rehabilitation Pavilion on its Venice campus. Scheduled to open in the summer of 2028 with shelled space that will allow it to expand to 75 beds in the future, the SMH-Venice Rehabilitation Pavilion will bring SMH's nationally recognized inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation care closer to home for residents throughout south Sarasota County. The Newsweek recognition adds to Sarasota Memorial's record of quality and clinical excellence. Earlier this year, U.S. News & World Report rated SMH among the nation's high performing hospitals for specialized rehabilitation care and recognized the Sarasota Memorial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center among the nation's best nursing homes for both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. Both Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Sarasota and Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice have earned the highest 5-Star quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). SMH-Sarasota is the only hospital in Florida - and one of just 11 nationwide - to have earned a perfect 5-Star CMS rating every year since the federal program began in 2016. 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 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's 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 SMH First Physicians Group primary and specialty care practices. Founded in 1925, SMH's 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 & Medicaid Services (CMS). SMH-Sarasota is the only Florida hospital - and one of just 11 in the nation - to earn a perfect 5-Star rating from CMS every year since the federal rating program began in 2016.

Healthcare facilities in Sarasota. What Buyers and Residents Should Know About Local Care. The Roger Pettingell | August 24, 2026 By the Pettingell Professionals Access to quality healthcare is often one of the quieter factors that shapes where people choose to live, and Sarasota offers a genuinely strong lineup of hospitals and specialty care close to home. From a nationally recognized flagship hospital to newer facilities serving growing communities, the region continues to invest in local care. Roger Pettingell Group is breaking down the healthcare facilities in Sarasota worth knowing. * Sarasota Memorial Hospital serves as the region's flagship, with 895 beds and the only obstetrics program in Sarasota County * HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital offers 155 all-private rooms and nationally recognized surgical care * Lakewood Ranch Medical Center brings hospital-level care directly to one of the region's fastest-growing communities * Sarasota Memorial is investing in future growth, including a new $507 million hospital under construction in North Port Sarasota Memorial Hospital anchors the region's healthcare system as its flagship facility, tracing its roots back to a 32-bed community hospital that opened in 1925. Today, it stands as one of the largest public health systems in Florida. * An 895-bed acute care hospital, including the 8-story Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute Oncology Tower * The only hospital in Sarasota County offering obstetrical and pediatric services, including a Level III NICU * A 5-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services * Recognition among America's 250 Best Hospitals, with additional honors for cardiac surgery specifically With more than 8,000 staff, Sarasota Memorial also stands as Sarasota County's largest employer. HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital has served the Sarasota and Manatee County community since 1967, offering a smaller, more private hospital experience. Its focus on surgical excellence has earned it consistent national recognition. * A 155-bed, all-private room facility designed with patient comfort in mind * National recognition for both America's 50 Best Surgical Care and America's 50 Best Vascular Surgery * Minimally invasive surgical techniques aimed at helping patients heal faster and more comfortably * A convenient, accessible location that has served local families for nearly six decades Doctors Hospital's smaller scale gives patients a more intimate care setting without sacrificing surgical expertise. For residents in and around Lakewood Ranch, having hospital-level care close to home matters, and Lakewood Ranch Medical Center fills that role well. It's a genuine asset for one of the region's fastest-growing planned communities. * Recognition with a Patient Safety Excellence Award, reflecting strong outcomes and care standards * A location directly serving Lakewood Ranch, reducing the need for a longer drive into central Sarasota * Comprehensive hospital services supporting a rapidly growing residential population * A facility that continues to expand alongside the broader growth of the Lakewood Ranch community For families considering country club and planned community living in this corridor, proximity to quality healthcare is a genuine consideration worth factoring in. Beyond full-service hospitals, Sarasota offers a range of specialized and outpatient healthcare options that round out the region's overall care picture. These facilities give residents more targeted options depending on their specific needs. * Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, bringing specialized pediatric expertise to the Sarasota area * The Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute, offering advanced oncology care within Sarasota Memorial's system * Numerous outpatient centers, urgent care locations, and diagnostic imaging facilities throughout the county * Skilled nursing and rehabilitation programs supporting recovery and long-term care needs This layered system of specialized care means most residents can access the specific type of treatment they need without traveling far from home. Sarasota's healthcare system isn't standing still, with active investment underway to serve the region's continued growth. A major new hospital project reflects just how much the area's population is expanding. * A new $507 million Sarasota Memorial Hospital breaking ground in North Port, one of Florida's fastest-growing cities * An initial 100 inpatient beds, with the building designed to expand to more than 400 beds over time * A scheduled opening in 2028, positioned to serve the growing south county region * Continued expansion reflecting the broader population growth reshaping Sarasota and its surrounding communities This kind of investment signals real confidence in the region's long-term growth, something worth noting for anyone considering a move here. Sarasota Memorial Hospital is the region's flagship facility, with 895 beds and the only obstetrical and pediatric services in Sarasota County. Yes. Lakewood Ranch Medical Center provides hospital-level care directly within the Lakewood Ranch community, reducing the need to travel into central Sarasota. Yes. Sarasota Memorial is constructing a new $507 million hospital in North Port, scheduled to open in 2028 with room to expand to more than 400 beds. At Pettingell Professionals, success is more than just numbers; it's about the impact Roger Pettingell Group create and the milestones Roger Pettingell Group achieve for its clients. Roger Pettingell Group has been the number one real estate team in Florida for more than 15 years, closing over $400 million in sales annually in both 2024 and 2025. Its team includes specialists across Sarasota's distinct lifestyles, from Roger Pettingell's expertise in luxury waterfront and island living across Longboat Key, Bird Key, Lido Key, and Casey Key, to Thomas Arbuckle's focus as Director of Sales and downtown Sarasota specialist, to Kelly Rosenberg's work in country club living throughout Lakewood Ranch and Laurel Oak. 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