Aviata At The Palms
Palm Harbor, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105394) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (727) 785-5671 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Aviata At The Palms has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Florida state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Aviata At The Palms reports total nurse staffing of about 3.25 hours per resident per day, including 0.28 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.8%.
Aviata At The Palms has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. However, CMS displays an abuse icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Aviata At The Palms is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Palm Harbor, Pinellas County, Florida, first certified in 1981. The facility is certified for 120 beds and reports an average daily census of 111 residents. It is operated as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Aviata Health Group chain, which includes 50 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.4 stars. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Aviata At The Palms holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measure rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 2 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.24755 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) time at 0.27932 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.8%.
On penalties: CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. However, CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; figures reflect the most recent published CMS data vintage available at time of listing.
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 Palms has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.25 hours per resident per day, with 0.28 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 2; nursing turnover is reported at 53.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating an abuse-related citation; no Special Focus status is listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 120 beds and reports an average daily census of 111 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 has 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 Medicare/Medicaid certification on September 28, 1981.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; this facility scores 1, 1, 2, and 4 stars respectively in those categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 7277855671 and verify details 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 7277855671 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105394?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.