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Aviata at Sand Key

1980 Sunset Point Rd · Clearwater, FL 33765 · 120 certified beds

(727) 443-1588

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About Aviata at Sand Key

Aviata at Sand Key is a nursing home in Clearwater, Florida. Its capacity is 120 beds, the same as the Pinellas County median 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 35 citations, the most recent on September 5, 2024. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.28 hours per resident per day. It is one of 13 nursing homes listed in Clearwater. 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

2.0

Staffing

2.0

Quality measures

5.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (35)

Records from September 2020 to September 2024.

  • September 5, 2024

    Tag F0921

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

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 5, 2024.

  • September 5, 2024

    Tag F0565

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

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 5, 2024.

  • February 1, 2024

    Tag F0689

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

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 2, 2024.

  • February 1, 2024

    Tag F0812

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

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 2, 2024.

  • February 1, 2024

    Tag F0584

    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.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 2, 2024.

  • February 1, 2024

    Tag F0887

    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.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 2, 2024.

  • February 1, 2024

    Tag F0684

    Provide 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 March 2, 2024.

  • February 1, 2024

    Tag F0761

    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.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 2, 2024.

  • February 1, 2024

    Tag F0604

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 2, 2024.

  • February 1, 2024

    Tag F0644

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 2, 2024.

  • February 1, 2024

    Tag F0725

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

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 2, 2024.

  • February 1, 2024

    Tag F0880

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 2, 2024.

  • February 1, 2024

    Tag F0699

    Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 2, 2024.

  • February 1, 2024

    Tag F0755

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 2, 2024.

  • February 1, 2024

    Tag F0848

    Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 2, 2024.

  • February 1, 2024

    Tag F0883

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

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 2, 2024.

  • February 1, 2024

    Tag F0656

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

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 2, 2024.

  • February 1, 2024

    Tag F0759

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 2, 2024.

  • February 1, 2024

    Tag F0550

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 2, 2024.

  • October 31, 2023

    Tag F0726

    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.

    Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected November 30, 2023.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Penalties (1)

Total fines: $163,898

  • October 31, 2023 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $163,898 against this nursing home on October 31, 2023.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Staffing

3.28 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

This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Florida.

Nursing Homes

Florida median$10,342/mo

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in Clearwater.

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