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Aviata at Bradenton

Bradenton, Florida · CCN 105551

19 surveys since 2011. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2019.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
64
Surveys
19
Harm or worse
3
Immediate jeopardy
0
The record, 2011–2026
’11’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Harm or worse3

Findings where a surveyor recorded actual harm to a resident.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file13/19

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
110
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
AVIATA HEALTH GROUP
County
Manatee
Medicare-certified since
1986

CMS ratings

Overall
3
Health inspection
2
Staffing
4
Quality measures
5

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat more weighted findings than its peer group.

Weighted by harm level, against 293 for-profit facilities of 100–127 beds in Florida.

Last survey on record

Mar 23, 2026

231 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day3.313.57
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.52—
Annual nurse turnover34.1%44.5%

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ—K—L—
Actual harmG—H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD2273.3%E620.0%F26.7%
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 30 of the 64 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F5852×

    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

  • F7592×

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

  • F8422×

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

  • F5541×

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

  • F5571×

    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Aviata at Bradenton, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • Actual harm, isolatedF656Mar 5, 2021

    Based on medical record and facility policy review, interviews with nursing staff members, the Director of Nursing (DON), the Physical Therapy Director, and the Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) the facility failed to follow the comprehensive care plan interventions, related to fall risk, for one resident (#3) of twenty-four sampled residents. Due to the resident's history of falls and instability she was to be transferred by two staff members using a lift. The resident was transferred from the wheelchair to the bed by one staff member, without use of a lift. The resident was transferred to a sitting position on the side of the bed and left sitting there while the staff member left the immediate area. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF689Jan 21, 2021

    Based on record review and interviews with staff, the facility failed to ensure adequate supervision and intervention to prevent an elopement after a door alarm sounded for one (#4) of three residents reviewed for elopement. Findings included: A review of the facility's log for State and Federal reporting revealed that three residents had eloped from the facility since 04/24/20. The document revealed that Resident #4 was the most recent elopement on 01/07/21. On 01/20/21 at 4:49 p.m., the Director of Nursing (DON) verified that the date on the reporting log was incorrect, and the incident happened on 12/26/20. The DON reported that Resident #4 was not initially identified as an elopement risk. The incident happened around 12 noon on 12/26/20. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jan 15, 2026

    Based on observations, record review, interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure kitchen sanitation requirements were met, due to kitchen walls had non-cleanable surfaces, and failed to ensure items in the kitchen pantry and walk-in refrigerator were dated, for one out of one walk-in refrigerators and one of one kitchen pantries.Findings Included:On 01/12/2026 at 10:15 AM, a kitchen tour was conducted with the District Manager of Dining, (DMD). The kitchen dishwasher was observed soiled with debris, build-up and corrosion on the motor and overhead hood of the dishwasher. The motor was observed with brown colored corrosion expanding from the base of the dishwasher motor. A white powdered material and white build-up was observed on the motor in various areas. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF925Jan 15, 2026

    Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure the kitchen was free from pest in one out of three pantries observed.Findings include: On 01/12/2026 at 10:15 AM, a tour of the facility kitchen was conducted with the District Manager of Dining (DMD). During the tour, live insects were observed flying in the dishwasher room.On 01/14/2026 at 11:35 AM, during a tour of the facility the DMD moved an equipment cart in the kitchen near the eye washing station and a swarm of live insects flew up from the cart. A small clear plastic organizer the DMD referred to as a caddy was observed in the kitchen pantry with honey-like sticky substances, yellow in color. The yellow substances were observed in multiple areas of the caddy, including plastic drawers. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Jan 15, 2026

    Based on observations, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure resident equipment was maintained and sanitary to include resident room air conditioner unit filters in two of two nursing units. Findings included: On 1/12/2026 at 10:30 a.m., 1/13/2026 at 9:45 a.m. and on 1/14/2026 at 8:50 a.m. during resident room tour, the following resident room wall mounted Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner (PTAC) units were observed for maintenance and cleanliness. It was found the air filters were heavily caked with dust and debris in resident rooms; 201, 204, 206, 207, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 302, 303, 304, 306, 311, 104, 106, 109, 110, 115, 119, 121, 122, 127, 131. On 1/15/2026 at 8:45 a.m. […]

Read 23 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 23 of 64 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Mar 23, 2026Complaint1 finding
  • Jan 15, 2026Standard13 findings
  • Aug 12, 2025Complaint3 findings
  • Sep 19, 2023Complaint3 findings
  • Jun 15, 2023Standard and complaint6 findings
  • Nov 23, 2021Complaint1 finding
  • Jul 15, 2021Standard5 findings
  • Mar 5, 2021Infection control2 findings · 1 harm
Show the 11 earlier surveys
  • Jan 21, 2021Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Oct 17, 2019Standard3 findings · 1 harm
  • Jun 22, 2018Standard5 findings
  • May 26, 2017Standard3 findings
  • Nov 6, 2016Complaint3 findings
  • Feb 5, 2016Standard4 findings
  • Oct 30, 2014Standard4 findings
  • Jul 26, 2013—3 findings
  • May 17, 2012—2 findings
  • Oct 3, 2011—1 finding
  • Apr 22, 2011—1 finding

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

Comparable facilities

The nearest facilities to this one in the same peer group, by weighted findings.

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