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

Inspection record 30% of score 61
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 51
Federal penalties 15% 2
Trend 10% 43
Context 5% 100

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-day3.153.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.330.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.91≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year54%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)8 · $25,723

Inspection citations (20 in the current record)

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected October 24, 2025 · Infection Control

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · E August 29, 2023

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Corrected September 29, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · D November 10, 2021

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Corrected December 28, 2021 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

DateTypeAmount / length
October 30, 2023Fine$3,529
October 23, 2023Fine$3,176
October 17, 2023Fine$2,823
October 10, 2023Fine$2,447
October 2, 2023Fine$2,098
September 11, 2023Fine$4,194
August 29, 2023Fine$3,728
August 29, 2023Fine$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.