AVIATA AT BENEVA

741 SOUTH BENEVA ROAD, SARASOTA, FL 34232 · CCN 105416 · 120 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall1 of 5CMS inspections1 of 5CMS staffing3 of 5CMS quality4 of 5

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State inspectors recorded 4 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) here in the last three years — CMS's most serious level.

CMS currently lists this facility as: SFF Candidate (the Special Focus program tracks facilities with a persistent pattern of serious inspection findings).

CMS has flagged this facility with its abuse icon, which marks facilities cited for abuse in recent inspections.

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Serious inspection findings

2026-01-09 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0926, severity L)

Environmental Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Have policies on smoking.

2026-01-09 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0865, severity L)

Administration Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

2026-01-09 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0835, severity L)

Administration Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

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

2026-01-09 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0689, severity L)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

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

2025-08-13 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0600, severity G)

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

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

2025-08-13 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0686, severity G)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

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

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

3.24

state median 3.40

Weekend staffing gap

+1%

more nursing hours on weekends · state median −4%

RN hours / resident / day

0.33

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

share of all nursing hours

Nursing staff turnover

50%

per year, per CMS

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal, 2026Q1, 90 reported days — actual payroll data, not the facility's own estimates.

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Penalties and enforcement

2 enforcement action(s), totaling $110,129 in fines.

Date	Type	Amount
2025-11-19	Fine	$74,665
2025-08-13	Fine	$35,464

Ownership

Ownership type: For profit - Limited Liability company. Part of the AVIATA HEALTH GROUP chain.

Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:

AVIATA AT THE SEA - PASADENA (SOUTH PASADENA, FL) — CMS overall2 of 5
AVIATA AT LAKESIDE OAKS (DUNEDIN, FL) — CMS overall2 of 5
AVIATA AT EMERALD SHORES (CALLAWAY, FL) — CMS overall4 of 5
AVIATA AT SAINT LUCIE (FORT PIERCE, FL) — CMS overall1 of 5
AVIATA AT THE SEA - POMPANO BEACH (POMPANO BEACH, FL) — CMS overall2 of 5
Aviata at Sand Key (CLEARWATER, FL) — CMS overall2 of 5
AVIATA AT THE PALMS (PALM HARBOR, FL) — CMS overall1 of 5
AVIATA AT BROOKSVILLE (BROOKSVILLE, FL) — CMS overall3 of 5

Full citation history

By severity: Actual harm: 2 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 24 · Immediate jeopardy: 4

Survey date	Tag	Category	Severity	Corrected
2026-01-09	F0686	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-01-09	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	L	not recorded
2026-01-09	F0690	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-01-09	F0693	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2026-01-09	F0835	Administration Deficiencies	L	not recorded
2026-01-09	F0865	Administration Deficiencies	L	not recorded
2026-01-09	F0883	Infection Control Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-01-09	F0921	Environmental Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2026-01-09	F0926	Environmental Deficiencies	L	not recorded
2025-11-19	F0550	Resident Rights Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-11-19	F0609	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-11-19	F0677	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-11-19	F0761	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-11-19	F0867	Administration Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-08-13	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2025-08-13	F0686	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2023-10-12	F0565	Resident Rights Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-10-12	F0584	Resident Rights Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-10-12	F0677	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-10-12	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-10-12	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-10-12	F0698	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-10-12	F0700	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-10-12	F0730	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-10-12	F0806	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-10-12	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-08-14	F0584	Resident Rights Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2021-11-18	F0578	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2021-11-18	F0791	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2021-11-18	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	F	not recorded

Sources: CMS Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, and Ownership datasets (data.cms.gov/provider-data), processed 2026-07-01; CMS Payroll-Based Journal daily staffing. Find this facility on Care Compare: search “AVIATA AT BENEVA, SARASOTA” at medicare.gov/care-compare.