Aviata at Santa Barbara
216 Santa Barbara Blvd · Cape Coral, FL · 33991 · 2397724600
120 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Aviata Health Group
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (6 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $111,543 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
6 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.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
$111,543 in federal fines in the last 24 months
6 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
If someone you love was harmed at a facility with findings like these, you have options — read this.
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: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.36 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.49 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.06 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 34% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 6 · $111,543 |
Inspection citations (27 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 16, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 16, 2026 · 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.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected April 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 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 February 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · L August 29, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · L August 29, 2025
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 29, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Immediate jeopardy · L August 29, 2025
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · L August 29, 2025
Have policies on smoking.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E August 29, 2025
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 29, 2025
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 September 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 29, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 29, 2025
Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E August 29, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
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 September 29, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E August 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected September 4, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 14, 2023
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected October 14, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 14, 2023
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 October 14, 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 6, 2025 | Fine | $88,166 |
| February 27, 2025 | Fine | $4,336 |
| February 27, 2025 | Fine | $4,336 |
| February 27, 2025 | Fine | $4,336 |
| February 27, 2025 | Fine | $4,337 |
| July 11, 2024 | Fine | $6,032 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105588 · certified since November 3, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.