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AVIATA AT SANTA BARBARA Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (CAPE CORAL, Florida)

216 SANTA BARBARA BLVD, CAPE CORAL, Florida 33991

Phone: 2397724600

CMS Overall:2/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
112.4
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Lee
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
SFF Candidate
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall2/5
Health1/5
Staffing1/5
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityFlorida AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.500.73-0.23
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.333.86-0.53
CMS Staffing Rating1/53.3/5-
Nursing Staff TurnoverN/A41.5%-

Health Citation History

27 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-04-16Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2026-04-16Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2026-04-16Resident Rights DeficienciesEnsure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-03Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-14Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-19Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-29Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.L – Immediate Jeopardy
2025-08-29Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.L – Immediate Jeopardy
2025-08-29Administration DeficienciesAdminister the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.L – Immediate Jeopardy
2025-08-29Environmental DeficienciesHave policies on smoking.L – Immediate Jeopardy
2025-08-29Administration DeficienciesHave an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-29Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-29Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-29Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-29Infection Control DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-29Resident Rights DeficienciesGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-29Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesD – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-29Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide activities to meet all resident's needs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-29Infection Control DeficienciesEducate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-06Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-06Administration DeficienciesProvide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-27Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-11Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-14Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-14Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-14Resident Rights DeficienciesGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-10-14Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

5 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-08-29Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesEstablish policies and procedures for sheltering.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-29Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesProvide primary/alternate means for communication.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-29Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-29Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-29Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.E – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$111,543
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
6
Number of Fines
6
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2025-08-06Fine$88,166-
2025-02-27Fine$4,336-
2025-02-27Fine$4,336-
2025-02-27Fine$4,336-
2025-02-27Fine$4,337-
2024-07-11Fine$6,032-

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