Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Aviata at Saint Lucie
611 S 13th St · Fort Pierce, FL 34950 · 171 certified beds
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About Aviata at Saint Lucie
Aviata at Saint Lucie is a nursing home in Fort Pierce, Florida. Its capacity is 171 beds, above the St. Lucie County median of 120 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Aviata Health Group. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 66 citations, the most recent on May 28, 2026. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.86 hours per resident per day. It is one of 3 nursing homes listed in Fort Pierce. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program at 1-888-831-0404. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (66)
Records from July 2022 to May 2026.
March 20, 2025
Tag F0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 20, 2025.
March 20, 2025
Tag F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 20, 2025.
March 20, 2025
Tag F0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 20, 2025.
March 20, 2025
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 20, 2025.
March 20, 2025
Tag F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 20, 2025.
March 20, 2025
Tag F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 20, 2025.
March 20, 2025
Tag F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 20, 2025.
March 20, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 20, 2025.
November 4, 2024
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 4, 2024.
November 4, 2024
Tag F0675Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 4, 2024.
November 4, 2024
Tag F0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 4, 2024.
November 4, 2024
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 4, 2024.
November 1, 2024
Tag F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected August 23, 2024.
November 1, 2024
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected August 23, 2024.
June 26, 2024
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 23, 2024.
June 26, 2024
Tag F0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 23, 2024.
April 10, 2024
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 3, 2024.
April 10, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected May 3, 2024.
November 17, 2023
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 17, 2023.
November 17, 2023
Tag F0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 17, 2023.
Penalties (2)
Total fines: $65,361
November 1, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $55,322 against this nursing home on November 1, 2024.
April 10, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $10,039 against this nursing home on April 10, 2024.
Staffing
3.86 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, about the same as in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Aviata Health Group, a chain of 50 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.3 overall, 2.0 for health inspections, 2.4 for staffing, 4.2 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
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Nearby alternatives
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