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Aviata At University Hills
10040 Hillview Road, Pensacola, FL 32514
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 University Hills serves Pensacola in Escambia County, Florida and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1984.
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 11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (1, 7, 3 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 9.2 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 15.8.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $28K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Florida median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 62.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Escambia Co. median | Florida median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 11 | 8 | 18 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 9.2 | 5.2 | 15.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 62.4% | 49.2% | 41.8% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $28,359 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (16 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 Jan 2026, 19 Sep 2024.
Severity mix: D ×9 E ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Dec 2025 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Feb 2026 |
| 19 Sep 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 | 8 Nov 2024 |
| 19 Sep 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 | 8 Nov 2024 |
| 19 Sep 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. | D | Standard survey | 8 Nov 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 8 Nov 2024 |
| 19 Sep 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 | 8 Nov 2024 |
| 19 Sep 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. | D | Standard survey | 8 Nov 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 8 Nov 2024 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 28 Jul 2023 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | 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 | 28 Jul 2023 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jul 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 2023 | Fine | $13,635 | |
| 20 Nov 2023 | Fine | $4,235 | |
| 30 Oct 2023 | Fine | $10,489 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Florida average. Turnover: nursing staff 62.4%, RNs 47.4%; 2 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 | 5.9% | 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 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.5% | 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 | 5.0% | 7.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.5% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 5.0% | 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: Hillview Drive Opco Llc. Chain: Aviata Health Group (50 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Parent LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 11/02/2023 |
| Hillview Holdco LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 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 Escambia County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Health and Rehabilitation Center | Pensacola | 170 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 4.1 | — | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Bayside Health and Rehabilitation Center | Pensacola | 120 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 5.0 | — | 14 Mar 2024 |
| Century Center For Rehabilitation and Healing | Century | 88 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 11.4 | — | 20 Feb 2026 |
| De Luna Health and Rehabilitation Center | Pensacola | 90 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1.1 | — | 1 May 2025 |
| Life Care Center of Pensacola | Pensacola | 120 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2.5 | — | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Solaris Healthcare Pensacola | Pensacola | 180 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 5.0 | — | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Willowbrooke Court At Azalea Trace | Pensacola | 24 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0.0 | — | — |
| Arabella Health & Wellness of Pensacola | Pensacola | 118 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 10.2 | — | 4 May 2026 |
All 16 facilities in Escambia County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Aviata At University Hills been cited for?
11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Florida median is 18 per facility.
Has Aviata At University Hills been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $28K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Aviata At University Hills 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 University Hills?
It is part of the Aviata Health Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Hillview Parent LLC and Hillview Holdco LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Aviata At University Hills last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 2 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 29 Jan 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.