Aviata at Palm Bay
5405 Babcock St Ne · Palm Bay, FL · 32905 · 3217220660
120 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Aviata Health Group
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.50 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.77 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.18 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 5 · $21,693 |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected July 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected July 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 5, 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 January 19, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G April 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected May 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected May 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected May 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected May 5, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E June 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected July 6, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 6, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected July 6, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 2, 2022
Limit the charges against residents' personal funds for items or services for which payment is made under Medicare or Medicaid.
Corrected September 29, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 2, 2022
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 29, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 2, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 29, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 2, 2022
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.
Corrected September 29, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 2, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 29, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 2, 2022
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected September 29, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E September 2, 2022
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected September 29, 2022 · Administration
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2024 | Fine | $5,125 |
| April 5, 2024 | Fine | $5,125 |
| April 5, 2024 | Fine | $6,550 |
| November 6, 2023 | Fine | $1,748 |
| October 17, 2023 | Fine | $3,145 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105985 · certified since March 12, 1998. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.