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Aviata At the Bay
2916 Habana Way, Tampa, FL 33614
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 150 beds, Aviata At the Bay serves Tampa in Hillsborough County, Florida and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1982.
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 36 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (23, 8, 5 by cycle, most recent first), 6 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 24.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 15.8.
CMS lists 11 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $170K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Florida median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 51.1%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon and has not had a standard health inspection in more than two years.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Hillsborough Co. median | Florida median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 36 | 23 | 18 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 24.0 | 18.4 | 15.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 51.1% | 43.7% | 41.8% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $169,790 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (30 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: 28 Jun 2024, 1 Apr 2022.
Severity mix: J ×4 G ×1 H ×1 D ×20 E ×9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | Past Non-Compliance |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | Past Non-Compliance |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | E | Complaint investigation | 11 Feb 2026 |
| 28 Jun 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | H | Complaint investigation | 26 Jul 2024 |
| 28 Jun 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2024 |
| 28 Jun 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 | Complaint investigation | 26 Jul 2024 |
| 28 Jun 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | E | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2024 |
| 28 Jun 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2024 |
| 28 Jun 2024 | 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 | 26 Jul 2024 |
| 28 Jun 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 | 26 Jul 2024 |
| 28 Jun 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2024 |
| 28 Jun 2024 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2024 |
| 28 Jun 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 | 26 Jul 2024 |
| 28 Jun 2024 | F0660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2024 |
| 28 Jun 2024 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2024 |
| 28 Jun 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Jul 2024 |
| 28 Jun 2024 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2024 |
| 28 Jun 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Jul 2024 |
| 28 Jun 2024 | F0773 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2024 |
| 28 Jun 2024 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2024 |
| 28 Jun 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2024 |
| 28 Jun 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Jul 2024 |
| 28 Jun 2024 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Jul 2024 |
| 12 Jan 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 | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 1 Apr 2022 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Standard survey | 26 May 2022 |
| 1 Apr 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 1 May 2022 |
| 1 Apr 2022 | 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 | 26 May 2022 |
| 1 Apr 2022 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2022 |
| 1 Apr 2022 | 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 | 1 May 2022 |
| 1 Apr 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2022 |
| 1 Apr 2022 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | D | Standard survey | 26 May 2022 |
| 1 Apr 2022 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2022 |
| 12 Feb 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. | E | Standard survey | 8 Mar 2021 |
| 12 Feb 2021 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 8 Mar 2021 |
| 12 Feb 2021 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 8 Mar 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 2026 | Fine | $17,225 | |
| 28 Jun 2024 | Fine | $64,581 | |
| 12 Jan 2024 | Fine | $35,373 | |
| 2 Jan 2024 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 11 Dec 2023 | Fine | $13,635 | |
| 30 Oct 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 23 Oct 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 17 Oct 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 10 Oct 2023 | Fine | $4,545 | |
| 2 Oct 2023 | Fine | $4,545 | |
| 11 Sep 2023 | Fine | $11,538 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Florida average. Turnover: nursing staff 51.1%, RNs 71.1%; 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 | 9.9% | 7.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 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 | 1.0% | 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 | 7.4% | 7.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.0% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 3.8% | 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: Habana Way Opco Llc. Chain: Aviata Health Group (50 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Habana Parent LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/02/2023 |
| Nw Tampa 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 Hillsborough County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Towers Inc | Tampa | 60 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 10.0 | — | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Solaris Healthcare Plant City | Plant City | 180 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 3.9 | — | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Excel Care Center | Tampa | 120 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 18.3 | — | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Hawthorne Center For Rehabilitation and Healing of | Brandon | 132 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 12.1 | — | 28 May 2024 |
| Northdale Rehabilitation Center | Tampa | 120 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 12.5 | — | 22 May 2024 |
| Palm Garden of Tampa | Tampa | 120 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 22.5 | — | 7 May 2026 |
| Sun Terrace Health Care Center | Sun City Center | 130 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 8.5 | — | 6 Jun 2024 |
| Tampa Lakes Health and Rehabilitation Center | Lutz | 179 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 8.4 | — | 9 Jan 2025 |
All 30 facilities in Hillsborough County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Aviata At the Bay been cited for?
36 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 the Bay been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $170K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Aviata At the Bay compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a Florida median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Aviata At the 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 Habana Parent LLC and Nw Tampa Holdco LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Aviata At the Bay last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 29 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 28 Jun 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.