Cape Coral, FL

Aviata At Santa Barbara

2-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with Special Focus status with $180,079 in total fines with 17 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

216 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral, FL

(239) 772-4600

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

120

Certified beds

Average residents

104

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Aviata Health Group

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1987-11-03

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

52 facilities

Chain averages 2 overall / 2 health / 2 staffing / 4 quality stars

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.55

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.73 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.80

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.79 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.19

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.34 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.54

All reported nurse hours · state 3.86 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.34

RN + LPN hours · state 1.52 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.26

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.51 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.41

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.53 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.00

Reported PT staffing

Adjusted RN hours

0.61

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.92

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.24

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

0%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

0%

Annual nurse turnover

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

11,805

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

15.19

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9814

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

1.72

Baseline 21.11% · Performance 20.64% · Measure score 1.72 · Achievement 1.72 · Improvement 0.66

Healthcare-associated infections

0.92

Baseline 6.73% · Performance 7.56% · Measure score 0.92 · Achievement 0.92 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Adjusted total nurse staffing

1.92

Baseline 3.55 hours · Performance 3.62 hours · Measure score 1.92 · Achievement 1.92 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 12.25%
10.72%
1.5 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 97 · Observed rate 15.46% · Lower 95% interval 8.74%
Discharge to community 44.35%
50.57%
6.2 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 72 · Observed rate 36.11% · Lower 95% interval 35.64%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 0.99
1.02
About the same
Drug regimen review with follow-up 98.7%
95.27%
3.4 pts better
Numerator 152 · Denominator 154
Falls with major injury 0.65%
0.77%
0.1 pts better
Numerator 1 · Denominator 154
Discharge self-care score 46.36%
53.69%
7.3 pts worse
Numerator 51 · Denominator 110
Discharge mobility score 37.27%
50.94%
13.7 pts worse
Numerator 41 · Denominator 110
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 2.6%
2.29%
0.3 pts worse
Numerator 4 · Denominator 154 · Adjusted rate 2.42%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 7.56%
7.12%
0.4 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 63 · Observed rate 9.52% · Lower 95% interval 4.15%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 50%
8.2%
41.8 pts better
Numerator 56 · Denominator 112
Staff flu vaccination coverage 20.37%
42%
21.6 pts worse
Numerator 22 · Denominator 108
Discharge function score 40.91%
56.45%
15.5 pts worse
Numerator 45 · Denominator 110
Transfer of health information to provider 82.86%
95.95%
13.1 pts worse
Numerator 29 · Denominator 35
Transfer of health information to patient 98.28%
96.28%
2 pts better
Numerator 57 · Denominator 58
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 11.11%
25.2%
14.1 pts worse
Numerator 9 · Denominator 81

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.0
2.1
1.1 pts better
1.9
0.9 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.0 · Observed 0.8 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.3
1.2
0.9 pts better
1.8
1.5 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.3 · Observed 0.3 · Expected 1.3 · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0%
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 · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.1%
2.6%
0.5 pts better
3.3%
1.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.2% · Q2 2.4% · Q3 2.4% · Q4 2.4% · 4Q avg 2.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.0%
3.7%
2.7 pts better
11.4%
10.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.3% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.8% · 4Q avg 1.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.1%
5.9%
2.8 pts better
5.4%
2.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.3% · Q2 1.3% · Q3 2.8% · Q4 4.0% · 4Q avg 3.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 17.2%
15.7%
1.5 pts worse
19.6%
2.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.1% · Q2 16.9% · Q3 18.4% · Q4 18.4% · 4Q avg 17.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 5.7%
9.8%
4.1 pts better
16.7%
11 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.9% · Q2 6.6% · Q3 4.7% · Q4 5.9% · 4Q avg 5.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.3%
0.0%
0.3 pts worse
0.1%
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.2% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 13.6%
11.7%
1.9 pts worse
16.3%
2.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.8% · Q2 18.9% · Q3 13.6% · 4Q avg 13.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 6.5%
9.8%
3.3 pts better
14.9%
8.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.5% · Q2 4.3% · Q3 8.7% · Q4 11.4% · 4Q avg 6.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.5%
0.4%
0.1 pts worse
1.0%
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 1.1% · Q3 1.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.3%
0.8%
0.5 pts better
1.7%
1.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 1.2% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 10.6%
12.5%
1.9 pts better
19.8%
9.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.5% · Q2 13.8% · Q3 7.8% · Q4 5.0% · 4Q avg 10.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 1.0%
5.1%
4.1 pts better
5.1%
4.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.3% · Q2 0.8% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.8% · 4Q avg 1.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.9%
94.3%
1.6 pts better
81.7%
14.2 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 98.7% · Q2 99.4% · Q3 93.5% · Q4 92.7% · 4Q avg 95.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 7.6%
9.3%
1.7 pts better
12.0%
4.4 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 7.6% · Observed 6.8% · Expected 10.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.7%
1.5%
0.8 pts better
1.6%
0.9 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.8% · Q3 0.8% · Q4 1.0% · 4Q avg 0.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 99.5%
94.7%
4.8 pts better
79.7%
19.8 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 99.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 30.7%
26.2%
4.5 pts worse
23.9%
6.8 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 30.7% · Observed 27.4% · Expected 21.3% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-08-29 · Fire 2025-08-29

17 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-09-14 · Fire 2023-09-14

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Cycle 3 Health 2021-10-14 · Fire 2021-10-14

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (1 deficiency)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-29

E22 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.

Corrected 2025-09-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-29

E32 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

Corrected 2025-09-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-29

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-10-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-29

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-10-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-29

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2025-09-29

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-14

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.

Not marked corrected

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-19

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2026-01-06

L · Immediate jeopardy 2025-08-29

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 2025-09-29

L · Immediate jeopardy 2025-08-29

F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Corrected 2025-09-29

L · Immediate jeopardy 2025-08-29

F835 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Corrected 2025-09-29

L · Immediate jeopardy 2025-08-29

F926 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Have policies on smoking.

Corrected 2025-09-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-29

F843 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Have 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.

Corrected 2025-09-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-29

F565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Corrected 2025-09-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-29

F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure 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.

Corrected 2025-09-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-29

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2025-09-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-29

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2025-09-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-29

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2025-09-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-29

F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2025-09-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-29

F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2025-09-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-29

F887 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Educate 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.

Corrected 2025-09-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-06

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-09-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-06

F770 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Corrected 2025-09-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-27

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 2025-03-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-11

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-09-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-14

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 2023-10-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-14

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure 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.

Corrected 2023-10-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-14

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2023-10-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-10-14

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure 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.

Corrected 2021-12-15

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$135,640 2025-08-06

Fine

Fine · fine $135,640

Fine

$4,336 2025-02-27

Fine

Fine · fine $4,336

Fine

$4,336 2025-02-27

Fine

Fine · fine $4,336

Fine

$4,336 2025-02-27

Fine

Fine · fine $4,336

Fine

$4,337 2025-02-27

Fine

Fine · fine $4,337

Fine

$6,032 2024-07-11

Fine

Fine · fine $6,032

Fine

$3,846 2023-06-05

Fine

Fine · fine $3,846

Fine

$3,529 2023-05-30

Fine

Fine · fine $3,529

Fine

$3,176 2023-05-23

Fine

Fine · fine $3,176

Fine

$2,797 2023-05-15

Fine

Fine · fine $2,797

Fine

$2,470 2023-05-08

Fine

Fine · fine $2,470

Fine

$5,244 2023-04-17

Fine

Fine · fine $5,244

Fine

Ownership

Freund, Nochum

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 109 facilities 2023-11-02
Freund, Nochum

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 109 facilities 2023-11-02
Nassif, Roderick

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2023-11-10
Papineau, Bert

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2025-03-27

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