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Aviata At Sand Key
1980 Sunset Point Rd, Clearwater, FL 33765
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 Sand Key is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Clearwater, Florida, certified for 120 beds and caring for about 108 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Florida median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 2 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 33 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (17, 5, 11 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 27.5 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 15.8.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $164K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Florida median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 62.3%.
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 | Pinellas Co. median | Florida median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 33 | 22 | 18 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 27.5 | 21.7 | 15.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 62.3% | 51.0% | 41.8% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $163,898 | $4,017 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (65 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: 1 Feb 2024, 10 Dec 2021.
Severity mix: J ×2 D ×19 E ×11 F ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Oct 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Standard survey | 2 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 2 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 2 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 2 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 2 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0848 | Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue. | E | Standard survey | 2 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 2 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 2 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 2 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 2 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 2 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 2 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 2 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 2 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 2 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 2 Mar 2024 |
| 31 Oct 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 30 Nov 2023 |
| 31 Oct 2023 | 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 | 30 Nov 2023 |
| 10 Dec 2021 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2022 |
| 10 Dec 2021 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 25 Feb 2022 |
| 10 Dec 2021 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2022 |
| 18 Sep 2020 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2020 |
| 18 Sep 2020 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2020 |
| 18 Sep 2020 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2020 |
| 18 Sep 2020 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2020 |
| 18 Sep 2020 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2020 |
| 18 Sep 2020 | 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 | 18 Oct 2020 |
| 18 Sep 2020 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2020 |
| 18 Sep 2020 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2020 |
| 18 Sep 2020 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2020 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2023 | Fine | $163,898 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Florida average. Turnover: nursing staff 62.3%, RNs 59.1%; 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 | 0.0% | 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 | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 4.6% | 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 | 2.0% | 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: Sunset Point Road Opco Llc. Chain: Aviata Health Group (50 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Road Parent LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/15/2023 |
| Asp Fl LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/15/2023 |
| Aspire Healthcare LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/15/2023 |
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 Pinellas County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addington Place At College Harbor | Saint Petersburg | 52 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 19.2 | — | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Morton Plant Rehabilitation Center | Belleair | 126 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 14.3 | — | 6 Feb 2025 |
| St Mark Village | Palm Harbor | 80 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5.0 | — | 29 Dec 2021 |
| Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center At Mease Li | Dunedin | 100 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 18 Aug 2022 |
| Advanced Care Center | Clearwater | 120 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 15.0 | — | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Bay Pointe Nursing Pavilion | Saint Petersburg | 120 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 10.8 | — | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Belleair Health Care Center | Clearwater | 120 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 11.7 | — | 15 Aug 2025 |
| East Bay Rehabilitation Center | Clearwater | 120 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 10.0 | — | 15 Feb 2024 |
All 65 facilities in Pinellas County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Aviata At Sand Key been cited for?
33 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Florida median is 18 per facility.
Has Aviata At Sand Key been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $164K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Aviata At Sand Key compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a Florida median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Aviata At Sand Key?
It is part of the Aviata Health Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Sunset Road Parent LLC and Asp Fl LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Aviata At Sand Key last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 5 Sep 2024; the most recent standard health survey was 1 Feb 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.