Aviata at Fletcher

518 W Fletcher Ave · Tampa, FL · 33612 · 8132651600

120 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: Aviata Health Group

Why this verdict

  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

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Red flags

2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles

Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.

1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level

Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.

$57,962 in federal fines in the last 24 months

2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 39
Serious harm & abuse 20% 78
Staffing 20% 68
Federal penalties 15% 52
Trend 10% 87
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.363.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.730.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.10≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year45%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)2 · $57,962

Inspection citations (36 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · E January 7, 2026 · found via complaint

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected February 5, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D September 30, 2025 · found via complaint

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Corrected October 30, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D September 30, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected October 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E September 30, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected October 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D December 9, 2024 · found via complaint

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Corrected January 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D December 9, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Corrected January 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D December 9, 2024 · found via complaint

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected January 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024 · found via complaint

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Corrected November 22, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E October 24, 2024 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Corrected January 6, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E October 24, 2024 · found via complaint

    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Corrected January 6, 2025 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected November 22, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Immediate jeopardy · J August 21, 2024 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected August 30, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Immediate jeopardy · J August 21, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

    Corrected August 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected August 11, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected August 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected August 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024

    Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

    Corrected August 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024

    Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

    Corrected August 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E July 11, 2024

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected August 11, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected August 11, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E July 11, 2024

    Have policies on smoking.

    Corrected August 11, 2024 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · E July 11, 2024 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Corrected August 11, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D October 30, 2023 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected November 28, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D June 19, 2023 · found via complaint

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected July 19, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D June 19, 2023 · found via complaint

    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.

    Corrected July 19, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
October 24, 2024Fine$32,200
July 11, 2024Fine$25,762

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105644 · certified since March 1, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.