Aviata At Saint Lucie
Fort Pierce, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105257) · 171 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $65,361
Phone: (772) 464-5262 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Aviata At Saint Lucie has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below Florida's state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Aviata At Saint Lucie reports total nurse staffing of about 3.82 hours per resident per day, including 0.83 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.0%.
Aviata At Saint Lucie has 2 federal fines on record totaling $65,361.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the data provided.
About this facility
Aviata At Saint Lucie is a 171-certified-bed nursing home in Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Florida, with an average of 124.4 residents. The facility is organized as a For profit - Limited Liability company and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for participation on 1972-09-09.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 1 out of 5, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27. The component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 out of 5, and staffing rating of 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show total nurse hours of 3.81957 per resident per day, including 0.83389 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.0%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 2 federal fines totaling $65,361.00 for this facility. There are 0 payment denials on record.
Aviata At Saint Lucie is part of the Aviata Health Group chain, which operates 50 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.4 out of 5. CMS records indicate no change of ownership in the past 12 months for this facility.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
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 1 out of 5 stars, below the Florida state average of 3.27.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are about 3.82 per resident per day, including 0.83 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5; nursing turnover is reported at 37.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 2 fines totaling $65,361.00, with 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the provided CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 171 certified beds and an average daily population of 124.4 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 includes 50 facilities with an average rating of 2.4.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for participation on 1972-09-09.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) dimensions; this facility scored 1, 1, 4, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 7724645262 and verify on Medicare Care Compare (https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105257?state=FL).
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7724645262 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest CMS ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105257?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.