Cycle 1
Health 2024-06-13 · Fire 2024-06-13
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Palm Bay, FL
Aviata At Palm Bay
3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $21,693 in total fines with 4 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
5405 Babcock St Ne, Palm Bay, FL
(321) 722-0660
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
120
Certified beds
Average residents
111
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Aviata Health Group
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1998-03-12
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.65
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.73
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.06
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.16
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
0%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
0%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.2 |
2.1
0.9 pts better
|
1.9
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.1 |
1.2
0.1 pts better
|
1.8
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
97.8%
2.2 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
99.2%
0.8 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 5.0% |
2.6%
2.4 pts worse
|
3.3%
1.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 3.0% |
3.7%
0.7 pts better
|
11.4%
8.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 11.4% |
5.9%
5.5 pts worse
|
5.4%
6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 8.4% |
15.7%
7.3 pts better
|
19.6%
11.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 7.9% |
9.8%
1.9 pts better
|
16.7%
8.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.0%
About the same
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 12.8% |
11.7%
1.1 pts worse
|
16.3%
3.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 9.4% |
9.8%
0.4 pts better
|
14.9%
5.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.7% |
0.4%
0.3 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.1% |
0.8%
0.3 pts worse
|
1.7%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 17.3% |
12.5%
4.8 pts worse
|
19.8%
2.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.3% |
5.1%
0.8 pts better
|
5.1%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.5% |
94.3%
4.2 pts better
|
81.7%
16.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 7.0% |
9.3%
2.3 pts better
|
12.0%
5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.5% |
1.5%
About the same
|
1.6%
0.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
94.7%
5.3 pts better
|
79.7%
20.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 30.0% |
26.2%
3.8 pts worse
|
23.9%
6.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2022-09-02 · Fire 2022-09-02
14 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Cycle 3
Health 2021-01-28 · Fire 2021-01-28
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-13
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2024-07-12
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-13
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-07-12
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
F624 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected 2025-03-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-03-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-27
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-09-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-13
F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2024-07-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-13
F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2024-07-12
J · Immediate jeopardy
2024-04-05
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-01-19
J · Immediate jeopardy
2024-04-05
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-01-19
G · Actual harm
2024-04-05
F622 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected 2024-05-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-05
F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-05-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-05
F867 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2024-05-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-05
F567 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected 2024-05-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-07
F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2023-07-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-07
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-07-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-07
F661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected 2023-07-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-09-02
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide 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.
Corrected 2022-09-29
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-09-02
F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2022-09-29
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-09-02
F835 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2022-09-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-09-02
F571 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Limit the charges against residents' personal funds for items or services for which payment is made under Medicare or Medicaid.
Corrected 2022-09-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-09-02
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2022-09-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-09-02
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2022-09-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-09-02
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2022-09-29
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$5,125
2024-04-05
Fine
Fine · fine $5,125
Fine
$5,125
2024-04-05
Fine
Fine · fine $5,125
Fine
$6,550
2024-04-05
Fine
Fine · fine $6,550
Fine
$1,748
2023-11-06
Fine
Fine · fine $1,748
Fine
$3,145
2023-10-17
Fine
Fine · fine $3,145
Fine
Ownership
Benfield, Malory
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Faris, Tony
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Freund, Nochum
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Freund, Nochum
Corporate Officer · Individual
Nearby options
Other facilities in reach
#1
Anchor Care & Rehabilitation Center
Palm Bay, FL
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $14,852 in total fines with 4 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
#2
Life Care Center Of Palm Bay
Palm Bay, FL
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $51,600 in total fines with 2 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
#3
Atlantic Shores Nursing And Rehab Center
Melbourne, FL
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 1 recent health deficiencies
Jump out