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Aviata At Palma Sola Bay
6305 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34210
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.
Aviata At Palma Sola Bay, in Bradenton, Florida, is certified for 105 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Aviata Health Group chain.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Florida median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 10, 6 by cycle, most recent first), 5 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 19.0 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 15.8.
CMS lists 4 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $192K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Florida median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 52.2%.
CMS flags that the facility has not had a standard health inspection in more than two years.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Manatee Co. median | Florida median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 20 | 19 | 18 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 19.0 | 15.8 | 15.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 52.2% | 41.2% | 41.8% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $191,561 | $4,475 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (12 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 Jul 2024, 25 Mar 2022.
Severity mix: J ×5 D ×12 E ×3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | J | Complaint investigation | 28 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | J | Complaint investigation | 28 Sep 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Sep 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 11 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 11 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 28 Sep 2024 |
| 12 Jul 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 | 28 Sep 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Complaint investigation | 28 Sep 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | 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. | J | Complaint investigation | 28 Sep 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Aug 2024 |
| 25 Mar 2022 | F0635 | Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. | E | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2022 |
| 25 Mar 2022 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2022 |
| 25 Mar 2022 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2022 |
| 25 Mar 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2022 |
| 25 Mar 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2022 |
| 25 Mar 2022 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2022 |
| 25 Mar 2022 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2022 |
| 25 Mar 2022 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2022 |
| 15 Jan 2021 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | D | Standard survey | 9 May 2021 |
| 15 Jan 2021 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 9 May 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jul 2024 | Fine | $184,410 | |
| 8 Jan 2024 | Fine | $2,258 | |
| 2 Jan 2024 | Fine | $1,748 | |
| 11 Dec 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 52.2%, RNs 62.5%; 0 administrators 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 | 13.3% | 7.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.1% | 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 | 15.4% | 7.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.0% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 15.2% | 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: 6305 Cortez Rd W Opco Llc. Chain: Aviata Health Group (50 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6305 Cortez Rd W Opco Parent LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2023 |
| 6305 Cortez Rd W 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 Manatee County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden River Rehabilitation Center LLC | Bradenton | 208 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 27 | 13.0 | — | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Life Care Center of Sarasota | Sarasota | 120 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 15.8 | $19K | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Surrey Place Healthcare and Rehabilitation | Bradenton | 74 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 14.9 | — | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Westminster Point Pleasant | Bradenton | 120 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 10.0 | — | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Greenbriar Healthcare Rehabilitation and Nursing C | Bradenton | 79 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 24.1 | $9K | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Heritage Park Health Center By Harborview | Bradenton | 120 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 11.7 | $4K | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Inn At Freedom Village, The | Bradenton | 120 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 14.2 | — | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Aviata At Bradenton | Bradenton | 110 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 30 | 27.3 | — | 23 Mar 2026 |
All 12 facilities in Manatee County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Aviata At Palma Sola Bay been cited for?
20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 5 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Florida median is 18 per facility.
Has Aviata At Palma Sola Bay been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $192K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Aviata At Palma Sola Bay compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a Florida median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Aviata At Palma Sola 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 6305 Cortez Rd W Opco Parent LLC and 6305 Cortez Rd W Opco Holdco LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Aviata At Palma Sola Bay last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 29 Aug 2024; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Jul 2024.
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.