Aviata at North Florida
6700 Nw 10th Place · Gainesville, FL · 32605 · 3523313111
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: $236,166 in fines in the last 24 months.
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.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$236,166 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.23 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.76 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.23 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.54 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 57% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $241,139 |
Inspection citations (34 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 10, 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 November 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K October 10, 2025 · found via complaint
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 November 20, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected November 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected November 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected November 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected October 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2025
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 13, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected February 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected February 13, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 13, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 13, 2025 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 19, 2024 · 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 20, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 16, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 9, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 16, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 9, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 29, 2025 | Fine | $80,640 |
| November 19, 2024 | Fine | $155,526 |
| August 16, 2023 | Fine | $4,973 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105460 · certified since March 13, 1984. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.