Aviata At The Bay
Tampa, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105417) · 150 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 11 totaling $169,790
Phone: (813) 876-5141 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Aviata At The Bay has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Aviata At The Bay reports total nurse staffing of about 3.30 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.62 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 51.1%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5.
CMS records show Aviata At The Bay has 11 federal fines totaling $169,790.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Aviata At The Bay is a for-profit (limited liability company) skilled nursing facility in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, first certified by Medicare and Medicaid on October 1, 1982. The facility is certified for 150 beds and reports an average daily census of 142.3 residents. It participates in both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Aviata At The Bay has an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, its quality measures rating is 4 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of approximately 3.30 per resident per day, including about 0.62 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.1%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 11 fines totaling $169,790.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials. CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, meaning families should review the facility's inspection record directly on Care Compare for details.
Aviata At The Bay is part of the Aviata Health Group chain, which operates 50 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.4 out of 5. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months. 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?
Aviata At The Bay has an overall rating of 1 out of 5, below the Florida state average of 3.27.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.30 hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day, with a 51.1% nursing turnover rate and a staffing rating of 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 11 fines totaling $169,790.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus program status is listed in the available data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 150 beds with an average daily census of 142.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by 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 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on October 1, 1982.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Aviata At The Bay scores 1, 1, 3, and 4 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (813) 876-5141 or check Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (813) 876-5141 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105417?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.