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AVIATA AT SANTA BARBARA

216 SANTA BARBARA BLVD
CAPE CORAL, FL 33991 · 2397724600 · Lee County
⚠ Special Focus Candidate. CMS lists this facility as a candidate for the Special Focus Facility program due to a history of serious quality problems.

CMS Star Ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★

Facility Facts

Certified beds120
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
State rank#532

By the numbers

27
Health citations (3 cycles)
6
Immediate-jeopardy (J/K/L)
0
Actual-harm (G/H/I)
$111,543
Federal fines (CMPs)
The trend: Citations are rising — 21 in the most recent cycle versus 2 two cycles ago.

Recent Health Citations

Apr 16, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0627
D — No actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Apr 16, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0726
J — Immediate jeopardy
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
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.
Details
Correction status: Corrected May 14, 2026 — Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Inspection cycle: 1
Survey origin: Complaint investigation
Apr 16, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0678
J — Immediate jeopardy
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Details
Correction status: Corrected May 14, 2026 — Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Inspection cycle: 1
Survey origin: Complaint investigation
Mar 3, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0690
E — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Jan 14, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0600
D — No actual harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Nov 19, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0684
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Aug 29, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0887
D — No actual harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
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.
Aug 29, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0679
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Aug 29, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0645
D — No actual harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Aug 29, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0582
D — No actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Aug 29, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0883
E — No actual harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Aug 29, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0755
E — No actual harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Aug 29, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0693
E — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Aug 29, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0565
E — No actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Aug 29, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0843
F — No actual harm
Administration Deficiencies
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.
Aug 29, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0926
L — Immediate jeopardy
Environmental Deficiencies
Have policies on smoking.
Details
Correction status: Corrected Sep 29, 2025 — Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Inspection cycle: 1
Survey origin: Standard survey
Aug 29, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0835
L — Immediate jeopardy
Administration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Details
Correction status: Corrected Sep 29, 2025 — Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Inspection cycle: 1
Survey origin: Standard survey
Aug 29, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0726
L — Immediate jeopardy
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
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.
Details
Correction status: Corrected Sep 29, 2025 — Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Inspection cycle: 1
Survey origin: Standard survey
Aug 29, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0689
L — Immediate jeopardy
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Details
Correction status: Corrected Sep 29, 2025 — Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Inspection cycle: 1
Survey origin: Standard survey
Aug 6, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0770
E — No actual harm
Administration Deficiencies
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

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How to read this page. Star ratings and citation counts come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare August 2026 dataset, covering the three most recent inspection cycles. Scope/severity letters: D–F no actual harm, G–I actual harm, J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026 dataset. Updated quarterly. Figures come from public CMS records; contact info@theskilledreport.com for corrections.