Aviata At Sand Key
Clearwater, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105373) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $163,898
Phone: (727) 443-1588 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Aviata At Sand Key has a CMS overall rating of 2 stars, below Florida's state average of 3.27 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Aviata At Sand Key reports 3.24 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.3%.
Aviata At Sand Key has 1 federal fine on record totaling $163,898.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Aviata At Sand Key is a 120-certified-bed skilled nursing facility in Clearwater, Florida (Pinellas County), certified by Medicare and Medicaid since September 1980. The facility, a for-profit limited liability company, houses an average of 107.8 residents and is part of Aviata Health Group, a chain of 50 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Aviata At Sand Key holds an overall rating of 2 stars, below the Florida state average of 3.27 stars. This overall score reflects a 1-star health inspection rating, a 5-star quality measures rating, and a 2-star staffing rating.
Nurse staffing totals 3.24 hours per resident per day, with 0.56 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 62.3%, a figure CMS reports for family reference when assessing consistency of care.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $163,898.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus program, which is reserved for facilities identified as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. Data reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare update; families are encouraged to review the full inspection record directly on Care Compare for the latest details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 2 stars, below the Florida state average of 3.27 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.24 hours per resident per day, with 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 62.3%; the staffing rating is 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $163,898.00, with no payment denials on record.
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 currently in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 120 certified beds and an average daily population of 107.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of Aviata Health Group, a chain of 50 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 24, 1980.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 1, 2, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at (727) 443-1588 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (727) 443-1588 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105373?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.