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Aviata At Palm Bay
5405 Babcock St Ne, Palm Bay, FL 32905
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 120 beds, Aviata At Palm Bay serves Palm Bay in Brevard County, Florida and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1998.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Florida median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (0, 5, 13 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 15.0 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 15.8.
CMS lists 5 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $22K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Florida median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 41.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Brevard Co. median | Florida median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 18 | 22 | 18 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 15.0 | 15.9 | 15.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 41.7% | 41.6% | 41.8% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $21,693 | $14,852 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (21 in the county, 694 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Florida average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 12 Mar 2026, 13 Jun 2024.
Severity mix: J ×2 G ×1 D ×10 E ×5
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0624 | Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 27 Aug 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Sep 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jul 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 12 Jul 2024 |
| 5 Apr 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 19 Jan 2024 |
| 5 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 19 Jan 2024 |
| 5 Apr 2024 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | G | Complaint investigation | 5 May 2024 |
| 5 Apr 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 May 2024 |
| 5 Apr 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 May 2024 |
| 5 Apr 2024 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 May 2024 |
| 2 Sep 2022 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | E | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2022 |
| 2 Sep 2022 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2022 |
| 2 Sep 2022 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | E | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2022 |
| 2 Sep 2022 | F0571 | Limit the charges against residents' personal funds for items or services for which payment is made under Medicare or Medicaid. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2022 |
| 2 Sep 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2022 |
| 2 Sep 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2022 |
| 2 Sep 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2024 | Fine | $6,550 | |
| 5 Apr 2024 | Fine | $5,125 | |
| 5 Apr 2024 | Fine | $5,125 | |
| 6 Nov 2023 | Fine | $1,748 | |
| 17 Oct 2023 | Fine | $3,145 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Florida average. Turnover: nursing staff 41.7%, RNs 42.1%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Florida median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 9.1% | 7.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.7% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 10.0% | 7.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.4% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 7.2% | 7.0% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: 5405 Babcock St Ne Opco Llc. Chain: Aviata Health Group (50 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5405 Babcock St Ne Opco Parent LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2023 |
| 5405 Babcock St Ne Opco Holdco LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2023 |
| Aspire Mgt LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2023 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Brevard County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Center of Melbourne | Melbourne | 120 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 10.0 | — | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Life Care Center of Palm Bay | Palm Bay | 141 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 5.7 | — | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Anchor Care & Rehabilitation Center | Palm Bay | 120 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 13.3 | $15K | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Atlantic Shores Nursing and Rehab Center | Melbourne | 120 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 12.5 | — | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center | Melbourne | 179 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 5.0 | $16K | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehab Center | Titusville | 120 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 7.5 | — | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island | Merritt Island | 180 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 12.2 | — | 22 Aug 2024 |
| The Terrace At Courtenay Springs | Merritt Island | 80 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 31.3 | — | 16 Apr 2026 |
All 21 facilities in Brevard County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Aviata At Palm Bay been cited for?
18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Florida median is 18 per facility.
Has Aviata At Palm Bay been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $22K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Aviata At Palm Bay compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a Florida median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Aviata At Palm Bay?
It is part of the Aviata Health Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include 5405 Babcock St Ne Opco Parent LLC and 5405 Babcock St Ne Opco Holdco LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Aviata At Palm Bay last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 6 Mar 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Mar 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.