Aviata at Palm Bay
5405 Babcock St Ne, Palm Bay, FL 32905
Aviata at Palm Bay is a nursing home in Palm Bay, 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.
CMS star ratings
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (321) 722-0660
- Last standard health inspection
- March 12, 2026 (7 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day, on average
- 115.6
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- 5405 Babcock St Ne Opco LLC
- Chain
- Aviata Health Group
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Florida average (18 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.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on March 12, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 13, 2026.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from April 5, 2024 from $16,801 to $5,125.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of June 25, 2025
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was ASPIRE AT PALM BAY.
CMS update of May 28, 2025
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on March 6, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0624. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2025.
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 March 31, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2022.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Changed ownership in the last 12 months
CMS no longer shows a change of ownership in the past 12 months.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from April 5, 2024 from $25,847 to $16,801.
1 citation
Health inspection on August 27, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 10, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of June 26, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
2 citations
Health inspection on June 13, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 12, 2024.
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 July 12, 2024.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on June 13, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0222. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 12, 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 12, 2024.
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.
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was PALMS REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER, THE.
6 citations
Health inspection on April 5, 2024
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.
57 of 694 Florida homes (8%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.
Citation F0600. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, 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 January 19, 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
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 January 19, 2024.
Citation F0622. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 5, 2024.
Citation F0623. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 5, 2024.
Citation F0867. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 5, 2024.
Citation F0567. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 5, 2024.
Fine
April 5, 2024 (2 years ago)
CMS fine of $5,125 on April 5, 2024.
Fine
April 5, 2024 (2 years ago)
CMS fine of $5,125 on April 5, 2024.
Fine
April 5, 2024 (2 years ago)
CMS fine of $6,550 on April 5, 2024.
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.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Fine
November 6, 2023 (3 years ago)
CMS fine of $1,748 on November 6, 2023.
Fine
October 17, 2023 (3 years ago)
CMS fine of $3,145 on October 17, 2023.
7 citations
Health inspection on September 2, 2022
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 September 29, 2022.
Citation F0725. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2022.
Citation F0835. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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, 2022.
Citation F0571. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Limit the charges against residents' personal funds for items or services for which payment is made under Medicare or Medicaid.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2022.
Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2022.
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 September 29, 2022.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2022.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- 5405 BABCOCK ST NE OPCO PARENT LLCDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 12/01/2023
- 5405 BABCOCK ST NE OPCO HOLDCO LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 12/01/2023
- BENFIELD, MALORYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/04/2024
- FARIS, TONYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/01/2024
- FREUND, NOCHUMOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/01/2023
Questions
When was Aviata at Palm Bay last inspected?
CMS lists March 12, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Aviata at Palm Bay have?
CMS lists 18 health citations since September 2, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Aviata at Palm Bay been fined?
CMS lists 5 fines in the past three years, $21,693 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Aviata at Palm Bay?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is Aviata at Palm Bay a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.