Nursing Homes · Cape Coral, FL
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Aviata at Santa Barbara
216 Santa Barbara BLVD · Cape Coral, FL 33991 · 120 certified beds
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About Aviata at Santa Barbara
Aviata at Santa Barbara is a nursing home in Cape Coral, Florida. Its capacity is 120 beds, the same as the Lee 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 27 citations, the most recent on April 16, 2026. CMS also lists 6 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.33 hours per resident per day. It is one of 3 nursing homes listed in Cape Coral. 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
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this nursing home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is for nursing homes with a history of serious quality issues. About the program.
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
2.0Staffing
1.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (27)
Records from October 2021 to April 2026.
April 16, 2026
Tag F0627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
April 16, 2026
Tag F0726Ensure 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.
April 16, 2026
Tag F0678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy.
March 3, 2026
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 E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 1, 2026.
January 14, 2026
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 13, 2026.
November 19, 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 January 6, 2026.
August 29, 2025
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 29, 2025.
August 29, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity L: widespread, immediate jeopardy. Corrected September 29, 2025.
August 29, 2025
Tag F0843Have 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.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 29, 2025.
August 29, 2025
Tag F0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Severity L: widespread, immediate jeopardy. Corrected September 29, 2025.
August 29, 2025
Tag F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 29, 2025.
August 29, 2025
Tag F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 29, 2025.
August 29, 2025
Tag F0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 29, 2025.
August 29, 2025
Tag F0726Ensure 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 L: widespread, immediate jeopardy. Corrected September 29, 2025.
August 29, 2025
Tag F0926Have policies on smoking.
Severity L: widespread, immediate jeopardy. Corrected September 29, 2025.
August 29, 2025
Tag F0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 29, 2025.
August 29, 2025
Tag F0693Ensure 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 29, 2025.
August 29, 2025
Tag F0887Educate 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 D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 29, 2025.
August 29, 2025
Tag F0565Honor 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 September 29, 2025.
August 6, 2025
Tag F0770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 4, 2025.
Penalties (6)
Total fines: $111,543
August 6, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $88,166 against this nursing home on August 6, 2025.
February 27, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,336 against this nursing home on February 27, 2025.
February 27, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,336 against this nursing home on February 27, 2025.
February 27, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,337 against this nursing home on February 27, 2025.
February 27, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,336 against this nursing home on February 27, 2025.
July 11, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $6,032 against this nursing home on July 11, 2024.
Staffing
3.33 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.
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