Aviata at Palma Sola Bay
6305 Cortez Rd W · Bradenton, FL · 34210 · 9417613499
105 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Aviata Health Group
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $184,410 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
5 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
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.
$184,410 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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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: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.48 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.72 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.33 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 51% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $191,561 |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected September 28, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 29, 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 September 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 12, 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 September 28, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 12, 2024 · 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 September 28, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected August 11, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected August 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 28, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E July 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected September 28, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected August 11, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2022
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected April 25, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 25, 2022
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Corrected April 25, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2022
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 25, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 25, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2022
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected April 25, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2022
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected April 25, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2022
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected April 25, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 25, 2022
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 25, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2021
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected May 9, 2021 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 9, 2021 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 12, 2024 | Fine | $184,410 |
| January 8, 2024 | Fine | $2,258 |
| January 2, 2024 | Fine | $1,748 |
| December 11, 2023 | Fine | $3,145 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 106017 · certified since December 9, 1999. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.