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Aviata at Santa Barbara

216 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33991

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Aviata at Santa Barbara is a nursing home in Cape Coral, Florida. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(239) 772-4600
Last standard health inspection
August 29, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
120
Residents per day, on average
112.4
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Santa Barbara Blvd Opco LLC
Chain
Aviata Health Group
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

More health citations than the Florida average (27 vs 20).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  2. CMS update of May 27, 2026

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from August 6, 2025 from $135,640 to $88,166.

  3. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  4. 3 citations

    Health inspection on April 16, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    31 of 694 Florida homes (4%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2026.

    • Citation F0678. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 14, 2026.

    • Citation F0726. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 14, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0726 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation F0627. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 14, 2026.

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  5. 1 citation

    Health inspection on March 3, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0690. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 1, 2026.

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  6. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  7. 1 citation

    Health inspection on January 14, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 13, 2026.

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  8. CMS update of January 14, 2026

    • Special Focus Facility

      CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

  9. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from July 11, 2024 from $9,280 to $6,032.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from February 27, 2025 from $26,685 to $4,336.

  10. 1 citation

    Health inspection on November 19, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2025.

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  11. CMS update of September 24, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  12. 13 citations

    Health inspection on August 29, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Severity L is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    59 of 694 Florida homes (9%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.

    • Citation F0689. Severity L: immediate jeopardy, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation F0726. Severity L: immediate jeopardy, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2025.

    • Citation F0835. Severity L: immediate jeopardy, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2025.

    • Citation F0926. Severity L: immediate jeopardy, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have policies on smoking.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2025.

    • Citation F0843. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2025.

    • Citation F0565. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2025.

    • Citation F0693. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2025.

    • Citation F0755. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2025.

    • Citation F0883. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2025.

    • Citation F0582. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0582 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2025.

    • Citation F0679. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2025.

    • Citation F0887. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2025.

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  13. 5 citations

    Fire safety inspection on August 29, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0022. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2025.

    • Citation E0032. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2025.

    • Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 15, 2025.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 15, 2025.

    • Citation K0741. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2025.

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  14. 2 citations

    Health inspection on August 6, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0684. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2025.

    • Citation F0770. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2025.

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  15. Fine

    August 6, 2025 (1 year ago)

    CMS fine of $88,166 on August 6, 2025.

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  16. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was ASPIRE ON SANTA BARBARA.

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  17. CMS update of June 25, 2025

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from May 15, 2023 from $2,823 to $2,797.

  18. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  19. 1 citation

    Health inspection on February 27, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2025.

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  20. Fine

    February 27, 2025 (1 year ago)

    CMS fine of $4,336 on February 27, 2025.

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  21. Fine

    February 27, 2025 (1 year ago)

    CMS fine of $4,336 on February 27, 2025.

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  22. Fine

    February 27, 2025 (1 year ago)

    CMS fine of $4,336 on February 27, 2025.

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  23. Fine

    February 27, 2025 (1 year ago)

    CMS fine of $4,337 on February 27, 2025.

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  24. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Changed ownership in the last 12 months

      CMS no longer shows a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

  25. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  26. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  27. 1 citation

    Health inspection on July 11, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2024.

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  28. Fine

    July 11, 2024 (2 years ago)

    CMS fine of $6,032 on July 11, 2024.

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  29. CMS update of June 26, 2024

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  30. CMS update of May 29, 2024

    • Changed ownership in the last 12 months

      CMS records show a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

  31. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was CORAL TRACE HEALTH CARE.

  32. CMS update of March 28, 2024

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

  33. CMS update of February 29, 2024

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

    • Ownership

      CMS no longer lists a chain for this home.

  34. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from May 8, 2023 from $2,447 to $2,470.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from May 15, 2023 from $2,797 to $2,823.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from May 23, 2023 from $3,147 to $3,176.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from May 30, 2023 from $3,496 to $3,529.

  35. 3 citations

    Health inspection on September 14, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0688. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 14, 2023.

    • Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 14, 2023.

      CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2021.

    • Citation F0582. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 14, 2023.

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  36. 1 citation

    Health inspection on October 14, 2021

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 15, 2021.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Aviata at Santa Barbara last inspected?

CMS lists August 29, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Aviata at Santa Barbara have?

CMS lists 27 health citations since October 14, 2021. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Aviata at Santa Barbara been fined?

CMS lists 6 fines in the past three years, $111,543 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Aviata at Santa Barbara?

Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.

Is Aviata at Santa Barbara a Special Focus Facility?

Yes. CMS lists it as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

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