Aviata At Santa Barbara
Cape Coral, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105588) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 6 totaling $111,543
Phone: (239) 772-4600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Aviata At Santa Barbara an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Florida state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Aviata At Santa Barbara reports 3.38 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.8%.
Aviata At Santa Barbara has 6 federal fines on record totaling $111,543.00, with no payment denials. CMS also lists this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program for persistently underperforming facilities, though no abuse icon is flagged.
About this facility
Aviata At Santa Barbara is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Cape Coral, Lee County, Florida, operating under For profit - Limited Liability company ownership. The facility has been certified since November 1987, with 120 certified beds and an average of 115.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Aviata At Santa Barbara holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, staffing rating of 3 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels average 3.38 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 6 federal fines totaling $111,543.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record.
CMS lists this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program, meaning it has been identified as persistently underperforming and is subject to increased federal inspection scrutiny. Families should review the full inspection history on Care Compare.
Aviata At Santa Barbara is part of the Aviata Health Group chain, which operates 50 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.4 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
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?
Aviata At Santa Barbara has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below Florida's 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 staffing is 3.38 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and 34.8% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 6 fines totaling $111,543.00, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS lists this facility as an SFF Candidate in the Special Focus Facility program, indicating persistent underperformance and increased inspection scrutiny; no abuse icon is noted in the data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 120 certified beds with an average daily population of 115.6 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?
The facility was first approved for certification on November 3, 1987.
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, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 2397724600 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not address tour details; contact the facility at 2397724600 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105588?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.