Aviata At Emerald Shores
Callaway, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105148) · 77 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (850) 871-6363 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Aviata At Emerald Shores has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Florida state average of 3.27 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Aviata At Emerald Shores reports total nurse staffing of about 3.43 hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.4%.
Aviata At Emerald Shores has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported to CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Aviata At Emerald Shores is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) skilled nursing facility in Callaway, Bay County, Florida, certified for 77 beds with an average of 74 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since August 1967 and currently accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Aviata At Emerald Shores holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Florida state average of 3.27 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.43 hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of persistent quality problems subject to increased inspection.
This facility is part of the Aviata Health Group chain, which operates 50 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.4 stars across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 5 stars, which is above the Florida state average of 3.27 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Aviata At Emerald Shores is certified for and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.43 hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 2 stars; nursing turnover is 62.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No. CMS records show 0 fines, $0.00 in total fines, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 77 beds and has an average of 74 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Aviata Health Group chain, which operates 50 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on August 21, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS reports an overall rating (5 stars), a health inspection rating (5 stars), a quality measure rating (3 stars), and a staffing rating (2 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (850) 871-6363 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The CMS data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (850) 871-6363 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105148?state=FL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.