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Aviata At Santa Barbara
216 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33991
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 Santa Barbara serves Cape Coral in Lee County, Florida and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1987.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Florida median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 27 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (21, 4, 2 by cycle, most recent first), 6 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 22.5 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 15.8.
CMS lists 6 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $112K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Florida median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 34.8%.
CMS flags that the facility is a Special Focus Facility candidate.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Lee Co. median | Florida median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 27 | 27 | 18 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 22.5 | 22.5 | 15.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 34.8% | 34.8% | 41.8% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $111,543 | $32,139 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (20 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: 29 Aug 2025, 14 Sep 2023.
Severity mix: J ×2 L ×4 D ×10 E ×10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | J | Complaint investigation | 14 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | 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 | 14 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 May 2026 |
| 3 Mar 2026 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | E | Complaint investigation | 1 Apr 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Jan 2026 |
| 29 Aug 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | L | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 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. | L | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2025 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | L | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2025 | F0926 | Have policies on smoking. | L | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2025 | F0843 | Have 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. | F | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2025 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2025 | F0693 | Ensure 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. | E | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2025 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2025 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2025 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2025 |
| 6 Aug 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 4 Sep 2025 |
| 6 Aug 2025 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | E | Complaint investigation | 4 Sep 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Mar 2025 |
| 11 Jul 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Sep 2024 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | 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 | 14 Oct 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | 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 | 14 Oct 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2023 |
| 14 Oct 2021 | 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 | 15 Dec 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Aug 2025 | Fine | $88,166 | |
| 27 Feb 2025 | Fine | $4,337 | |
| 27 Feb 2025 | Fine | $4,336 | |
| 27 Feb 2025 | Fine | $4,336 | |
| 27 Feb 2025 | Fine | $4,336 | |
| 11 Jul 2024 | Fine | $6,032 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Florida average. Turnover: nursing staff 34.8%, RNs 50.0%; 3 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 | 6.5% | 7.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 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 | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 8.6% | 7.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 0.9% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 5.3% | 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: Santa Barbara Blvd Opco Llc. Chain: Aviata Health Group (50 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Parent LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/02/2023 |
| Coralee Holdco LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/02/2023 |
| Aspire Mgt LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/02/2023 |
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 Lee County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit | Fort Myers | 75 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8.0 | $15K | 26 Oct 2023 |
| Healthpark Care Center | Fort Myers | 112 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0.9 | — | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Lee Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit | Fort Myers | 18 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0.0 | — | — |
| Life Care Center of Estero | Estero | 155 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 6.5 | $8K | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Lodge At Cypress Cove, The | Fort Myers | 64 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7.8 | — | 18 Jan 2024 |
| The Preserve | Fort Myers | 75 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 10.7 | — | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Larsen Health Center | Fort Myers | 180 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 9.4 | $32K | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Renaissance At the Terraces | Bonita Springs | 40 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 22.5 | — | 2 Feb 2026 |
All 20 facilities in Lee County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Aviata At Santa Barbara been cited for?
27 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 6 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Florida median is 18 per facility.
Has Aviata At Santa Barbara been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $112K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Aviata At Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara?
It is part of the Aviata Health Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Santa Barbara Parent LLC and Coralee Holdco LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Aviata At Santa Barbara last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 16 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 29 Aug 2025.
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.