Aviata at Big Bend
207 Marshall Dr · Perry, FL · 32347 · 8505846334
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Aviata Health Group
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (3 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $150,655 in fines in the last 24 months.
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Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$150,655 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.43 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.76 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.01 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 51% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $150,655 |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E March 26, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected May 14, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 14, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
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 May 14, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected May 14, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 26, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 26, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 26, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · L September 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K September 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · L September 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected December 10, 2025 · Administration
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Actual harm · H September 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2024 · found via complaint
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 February 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected February 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2024
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 February 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 18, 2024
Have policies on smoking.
Corrected February 8, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected February 8, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected November 15, 2023 · Resident Rights
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 7, 2025 | Fine | $26,685 |
| August 7, 2025 | Fine | $123,970 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105631 · certified since December 21, 1988. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.