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Aviata At Beneva is a 1-star rated nursing home in Sarasota, FL with 120 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 1/5, staffing 3/5, quality measures 4/5.

The facility has 54 health violations on record. Federal fines total $176,816 across 31 enforcement actions. Most recent inspection: October 12, 2023.

This facility has abuse citations on its federal record.

Data synthesized from CMS.gov and Florida public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.

Our Coverage of Aviata At Beneva

Aviata at Beneva: Residents Go Weeks Without Showers - FL Apr 21, 2026
Aviata at Beneva: Delayed Abuse Report - FL Apr 20, 2026

Inspection History Overview

Data current as of May 6, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data

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Detailed Inspection Reports

Notice: These are official CMS inspection narratives containing detailed regulatory findings. This information is not available in searchable format anywhere else online.

Complaint Investigation
Complaint Investigation

Fines and Penalties by Year

2022 29 penalties totaling $126,067

$15,593

Fine

$4,580

Fine

$4,545

Fine

$4,545

Fine

$4,580

Fine

$4,545

Fine

$4,580

Fine

$4,545

Fine

$4,580

Fine

$4,545

Fine

$4,545

Fine

$22,830

Fine

$13,739

Fine

$13,636

Fine

$4,308

Fine

$4,276

Fine

$4,308

Fine

$4,276

Fine

$12,410

Fine

$12,318

Fine

$3,314

Fine

$2,982

Fine

$2,631

Fine

$2,302

Fine

$1,988

Fine

$1,645

Fine

$1,325

Fine

$987

Fine

$658

Fine

2021 1 penalties totaling $25,145

$25,145

Fine

2018 1 penalties totaling $25,604

$25,604

Fine

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Health Violations by Year

2023 11 violations

Tag 0565 E Oct 12, 2023

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

✓ Corrected: Nov 12, 2023
Tag 0584 E Oct 12, 2023

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: Nov 12, 2023
Tag 0677 D Oct 12, 2023

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

✓ Corrected: Nov 12, 2023
Tag 0684 E Oct 12, 2023

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

✓ Corrected: Nov 12, 2023
Tag 0689 D Oct 12, 2023

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Nov 12, 2023
Tag 0698 D Oct 12, 2023

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

✓ Corrected: Nov 12, 2023
Tag 0700 E Oct 12, 2023

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

✓ Corrected: Nov 12, 2023
Tag 0730 D Oct 12, 2023

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

✓ Corrected: Nov 12, 2023
Tag 0806 E Oct 12, 2023

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

✓ Corrected: Nov 12, 2023
Tag 0812 E Oct 12, 2023

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Nov 12, 2023
Tag 0584 E Aug 14, 2023

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: Sep 11, 2023

2022 6 violations

Tag 0600 J Dec 2, 2022

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

✓ Corrected: Dec 2, 2022
Tag 0610 J Dec 2, 2022

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

✓ Corrected: Dec 2, 2022
Tag 0883 D Jul 12, 2022

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

✓ Corrected: Aug 5, 2022
Tag 0565 E May 18, 2022

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

✓ Corrected: Jun 18, 2022
Tag 0804 E May 18, 2022

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

✓ Corrected: Jun 18, 2022
Tag 0943 E May 18, 2022

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

✓ Corrected: Jun 18, 2022

2021 10 violations

Tag 0578 D Nov 18, 2021

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: Dec 18, 2021
Tag 0791 D Nov 18, 2021

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

✓ Corrected: Dec 18, 2021
Tag 0812 F Nov 18, 2021

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Dec 18, 2021
Tag 0568 E Jun 4, 2021

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

✓ Corrected: Jul 4, 2021
Tag 0600 J Jun 4, 2021

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

✓ Corrected: Jul 4, 2021
Tag 0607 J Jun 4, 2021

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

✓ Corrected: Jul 4, 2021
Tag 0610 J Jun 4, 2021

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

✓ Corrected: Jul 4, 2021
Tag 0741 E Jun 4, 2021

Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.

✓ Corrected: Jul 4, 2021
Tag 0835 J Jun 4, 2021

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

✓ Corrected: Jul 4, 2021
Tag 0921 D Jun 4, 2021

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

✓ Corrected: Jul 4, 2021

2020 11 violations

Tag 0806 D Dec 10, 2020

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Tag 0921 D Dec 10, 2020

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Tag 0686 D Jul 29, 2020

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

✓ Corrected: Aug 29, 2020
Tag 0726 D Jul 29, 2020

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: Aug 29, 2020
Tag 0656 D Feb 6, 2020

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Mar 6, 2020
Tag 0676 D Feb 6, 2020

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

✓ Corrected: Mar 6, 2020
Tag 0700 E Feb 6, 2020

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

✓ Corrected: Mar 6, 2020
Tag 0742 D Feb 6, 2020

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

✓ Corrected: Mar 6, 2020
Tag 0761 D Feb 6, 2020

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: Mar 6, 2020
Tag 0812 F Feb 6, 2020

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Mar 6, 2020
Tag 0921 D Feb 6, 2020

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

✓ Corrected: Mar 6, 2020

2019 7 violations

Tag 0921 D Dec 18, 2019

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

✓ Corrected: Jan 10, 2020
Tag 0578 D Apr 3, 2019

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: May 3, 2019
Tag 0582 E Apr 3, 2019

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

✓ Corrected: May 3, 2019
Tag 0585 D Apr 3, 2019

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

✓ Corrected: May 3, 2019
Tag 0655 D Apr 3, 2019

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

✓ Corrected: May 3, 2019
Tag 0700 D Apr 3, 2019

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

✓ Corrected: May 3, 2019
Tag 0759 D Apr 3, 2019

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

✓ Corrected: May 3, 2019

2018 7 violations

Tag 0656 D Oct 4, 2018

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Oct 30, 2018
Tag 0690 D Oct 4, 2018

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: Oct 30, 2018
Tag 0698 D Oct 4, 2018

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

✓ Corrected: Oct 30, 2018
Tag 0700 D Oct 4, 2018

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

✓ Corrected: Oct 30, 2018
Tag 0730 E Oct 4, 2018

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

✓ Corrected: Oct 30, 2018
Tag 0756 D Oct 4, 2018

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

✓ Corrected: Oct 30, 2018
Tag 0921 E May 24, 2018

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

✓ Corrected: Aug 10, 2018

2017 2 violations

Tag 0725 E Dec 21, 2017

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

✓ Corrected: Jan 21, 2018
Tag 0323 G Jul 7, 2017

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.

✓ Corrected: Aug 7, 2017

Frequently Asked Questions About Aviata At Beneva

What violations has Aviata At Beneva received?
Aviata At Beneva has 54 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
What is the quality rating of Aviata At Beneva?
Aviata At Beneva has a 1-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This rating indicates the facility may have quality concerns that should be investigated further. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
When was Aviata At Beneva last inspected?
Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
Is Aviata At Beneva safe?
Safety at Aviata At Beneva should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
How do I contact Aviata At Beneva?
Phone: (941) 957-0310. Address: 741 South Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
What services does Aviata At Beneva offer?
Aviata At Beneva is a skilled nursing facility with 120 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
What are better facilities near Sarasota, FL?
Compare Aviata At Beneva with other nursing homes in Sarasota, FL on our facilities page. Filter by star rating, bed count, and recent inspection results to find the best match for your needs.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: October 12, 2023 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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