Aviata at South Daytona
650 Reed Canal Rd · South Daytona, FL · 32119 · 3867674831
65 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Aviata Health Group
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.15 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.33 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.91 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 54% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 8 · $25,723 |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E August 14, 2025
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.
Corrected October 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected October 24, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 14, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 24, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 24, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected October 24, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · F July 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected August 16, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected September 29, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2023
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected September 29, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 29, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected September 29, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 29, 2023
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected September 29, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D November 10, 2021
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 28, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 10, 2021
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.
Corrected December 28, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 10, 2021
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected December 28, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 10, 2021
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected December 28, 2021 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 10, 2021
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected December 28, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F November 10, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 28, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 10, 2021
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected December 28, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 10, 2021
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 28, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 10, 2021
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected December 28, 2021 · Administration
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 30, 2023 | Fine | $3,529 |
| October 23, 2023 | Fine | $3,176 |
| October 17, 2023 | Fine | $2,823 |
| October 10, 2023 | Fine | $2,447 |
| October 2, 2023 | Fine | $2,098 |
| September 11, 2023 | Fine | $4,194 |
| August 29, 2023 | Fine | $3,728 |
| August 29, 2023 | Fine | $3,728 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105665 · certified since September 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.