Aviata at North Fort Myers
991 Pondella Rd · N Ft Myers, FL · 33903 · 2399958809
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Aviata Health Group
Why this verdict
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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Red flags
No standard inspection in over 2 years
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.48 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.57 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.12 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $14,120 |
Inspection citations (31 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E October 22, 2025 · found via complaint
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 December 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F October 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 13, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E November 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected April 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected April 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2024
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 April 12, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2024 · found via complaint
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 April 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected April 12, 2024 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G May 4, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 4, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 4, 2022
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 June 4, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 4, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 4, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 4, 2022
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected June 4, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 4, 2022
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 June 4, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F May 4, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 4, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G November 6, 2020
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 6, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G November 6, 2020
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 6, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2020
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected December 6, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2020
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 6, 2020 · 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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| November 14, 2024 | Fine | $6,152 |
| March 13, 2024 | Fine | $4,823 |
| December 11, 2023 | Fine | $3,145 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105507 · certified since June 13, 1985. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.