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Health Inspection

Aviata At Santa Barbara

August 29, 2025 · Cape Coral, FL · 216 Santa Barbara Blvd
Citations 13
CMS Rating 2/5
Beds 120
Provider ID 105588
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Aviata At Santa Barbara
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Inspection Summary

AVIATA AT SANTA BARBARA in CAPE CORAL, FL — inspection on August 29, 2025.

Found 13 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0565
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited AVIATA AT SANTA BARBARA in CAPE CORAL, FL for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0565 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVIATA AT SANTA BARBARA.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-29.

Federal health inspectors cited AVIATA AT SANTA BARBARA in CAPE CORAL, FL for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0582 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVIATA AT SANTA BARBARA.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-29.

Federal health inspectors cited AVIATA AT SANTA BARBARA in CAPE CORAL, FL for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0645 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVIATA AT SANTA BARBARA.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-29.

Federal health inspectors cited AVIATA AT SANTA BARBARA in CAPE CORAL, FL for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0679 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVIATA AT SANTA BARBARA.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-29.

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Federal health inspectors cited AVIATA AT SANTA BARBARA in CAPE CORAL, FL for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0689 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Scope/Severity Level L: widespread, immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

This represents an immediate jeopardy situation, the most serious level of deficiency.

This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVIATA AT SANTA BARBARA.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-29.

Federal health inspectors cited AVIATA AT SANTA BARBARA in CAPE CORAL, FL for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0693 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVIATA AT SANTA BARBARA.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-29.

Federal health inspectors cited AVIATA AT SANTA BARBARA in CAPE CORAL, FL for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0726 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level L: widespread, immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

This represents an immediate jeopardy situation, the most serious level of deficiency.

This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVIATA AT SANTA BARBARA.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-29.

Federal health inspectors cited AVIATA AT SANTA BARBARA in CAPE CORAL, FL for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0755 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVIATA AT SANTA BARBARA.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-29.

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Federal health inspectors cited AVIATA AT SANTA BARBARA in CAPE CORAL, FL for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0835 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Scope/Severity Level L: widespread, immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

This represents an immediate jeopardy situation, the most serious level of deficiency.

This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVIATA AT SANTA BARBARA.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-29.

Federal health inspectors cited AVIATA AT SANTA BARBARA in CAPE CORAL, FL for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0843 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVIATA AT SANTA BARBARA.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-29.

Federal health inspectors cited AVIATA AT SANTA BARBARA in CAPE CORAL, FL for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0883 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVIATA AT SANTA BARBARA.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-29.

Federal health inspectors cited AVIATA AT SANTA BARBARA in CAPE CORAL, FL for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0887 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVIATA AT SANTA BARBARA.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-29.

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Federal health inspectors cited AVIATA AT SANTA BARBARA in CAPE CORAL, FL for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0926 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-29.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Have policies on smoking.

Scope/Severity Level L: widespread, immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

This represents an immediate jeopardy situation, the most serious level of deficiency.

This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVIATA AT SANTA BARBARA.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-29.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in CAPE CORAL, FL, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from AVIATA AT SANTA BARBARA or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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