Aviata at Sand Key
1980 Sunset Point Rd · Clearwater, FL · 33765 · 7274431588
120 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).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
2 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.
67% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
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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 | 3.25 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.58 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.03 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 67% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $163,898 |
Inspection citations (35 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E September 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected October 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected October 5, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 2, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 1, 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 March 2, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2024
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected March 2, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected March 2, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 2, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2024
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected March 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 1, 2024
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected March 2, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 2, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 1, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected March 2, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 1, 2024
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 March 2, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 1, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 2, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 1, 2024
Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
Corrected March 2, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E February 1, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected March 2, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 1, 2024
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 March 2, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 2, 2024 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 31, 2023 · 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 30, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 31, 2023 · 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 30, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected July 27, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2023 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 27, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2021
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 January 10, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2021
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 10, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 31, 2023 | Fine | $163,898 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105373 · certified since September 24, 1980. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.