nursing home in Cape Coral, FL
Aviata at Santa Barbara
216 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33991 · (239) 772-4600
★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★1
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- Special Focus candidate
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Aviata at Santa Barbara at a glance
Aviata at Santa Barbara is a 120-bed for-profit nursing home in Cape Coral, Florida (Lee County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Florida average of 3.3.
Residents receive about 3.4 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (August 29, 2025) found 19 health citations. The Florida average is 7.1.
Federal regulators fined it 6 times in the past three years, totaling $111,543.
Nursing staff turnover is 34.8% per year (state average 41.4%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 120
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Aviata Health Group
- Medicare-certified since
- November 3, 1987
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Lee County
- CMS Certification Number
- 105588
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.38 hrs | 3.82 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.56 hrs | 0.73 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.06 hrs | 2.31 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.09 hrs | 3.49 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 34.8% | 41.4% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 50% | 46% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 3 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 19 | 7 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 6 | 1 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 950.3 | 63 | 80.6 | Worse |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 6 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $111,543 | $24,361 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 6 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 120 | 122 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 116 | 109 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 96.3% | 88.9% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.1% | 2.5% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.9% | 4.5% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 5.3% | 8.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 0.7% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 6.5% | 8.7% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 8.6% | 9.5% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3.3% | 5.5% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 4.3% | 4.6% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0.3% | 0% | 0.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 15.2% | 14.4% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 4% | 10.5% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 99.2% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 98.2% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.7% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 99.5% | 94.7% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 95.3% | 95.2% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 27 health deficiencies and 5 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 6 citations involved actual harm, including 6 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 16, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected May 14, 2026 |
| April 16, 2026 Complaint | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0678 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected May 14, 2026 |
| April 16, 2026 Complaint | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0627 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 14, 2026 |
| March 3, 2026 Complaint | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 1, 2026 |
| January 14, 2026 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 13, 2026 |
| November 19, 2025 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 6, 2026 |
| August 29, 2025 Fire safety | Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0022 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 29, 2025 |
| August 29, 2025 Fire safety | Provide primary/alternate means for communication. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0032 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 29, 2025 |
| August 29, 2025 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 15, 2025 |
| August 29, 2025 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 15, 2025 |
| August 29, 2025 Fire safety | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0741 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 29, 2025 |
| August 29, 2025 Standard | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0835 | L Immediate jeopardy, widespread | Corrected September 29, 2025 |
| August 29, 2025 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | L Immediate jeopardy, widespread | Corrected September 29, 2025 |
| August 29, 2025 Standard | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726 | L Immediate jeopardy, widespread | Corrected September 29, 2025 |
| August 29, 2025 Standard | Have policies on smoking. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0926 | L Immediate jeopardy, widespread | Corrected September 29, 2025 |
| August 29, 2025 Standard | Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0843 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 29, 2025 |
| August 29, 2025 Standard | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 29, 2025 |
| August 29, 2025 Standard | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0565 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 29, 2025 |
| August 29, 2025 Standard | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 29, 2025 |
| August 29, 2025 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 29, 2025 |
| August 29, 2025 Standard | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 29, 2025 |
| August 29, 2025 Standard | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0679 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 29, 2025 |
| August 29, 2025 Standard | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0887 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 29, 2025 |
| August 29, 2025 Standard | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 29, 2025 |
| August 6, 2025 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 4, 2025 |
| August 6, 2025 Complaint | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0770 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 4, 2025 |
| February 27, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 27, 2025 |
| July 11, 2024 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 4, 2024 |
| September 14, 2023 Standard | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 14, 2023 |
| September 14, 2023 Standard | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 14, 2023 |
| September 14, 2023 Standard | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 14, 2023 |
| October 14, 2021 Standard | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 15, 2021 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 4 federal penalties in the past three years, including $102,871 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 6, 2025 | Fine | $88,166 |
| February 27, 2025 | Fine | $4,337 |
| February 27, 2025 | Fine | $4,336 |
| July 11, 2024 | Fine | $6,032 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASPIRE MGT LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/02/2023 |
| NASSIF, RODERICK Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/10/2023 |
| PAPINEAU, BERT Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/27/2025 |
| FREUND, NOCHUM Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/02/2023 |
| SANTA BARBARA PARENT LLC Organization | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/02/2023 |
| CORALEE HOLDCO LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/02/2023 |
| DAGAN, AMITAI Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/16/2025 |
| GOLDBERGER, ABRAHAM Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/16/2025 |
| GOLDBERGER, FAIGY Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/16/2025 |
| HERSKOWITZ, ELIEZER Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/16/2025 |
| HERSKOWITZ, YAAKOV Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/16/2025 |
| TRAVITSKY, AARON Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/16/2025 |
| FREUND, NOCHUM Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/02/2023 |
| NASSIF, RODERICK Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/10/2023 |
| PAPINEAU, BERT Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/27/2025 |
Other nursing homes near Aviata at Santa Barbara
Gulf Coast Village
1333 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33991 · 1.6 mi
Non-profit · 85 beds · Part of Volunteers of America Senior Living
- Special Focus Facility
Not ratedAviata at North Fort Myers
991 Pondella Rd, N Ft Myers, FL 33903 · 3.5 mi
For-profit · 120 beds · Part of Aviata Health Group
★★★★★3AverageRehab & Healthcare Center of Cape Coral
2629 del Prado Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33904 · 3.8 mi
Non-profit · 118 beds · Part of Florida Institute for Long-Term Care
★★★★★1Much below averageLee Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit
2776 Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33901 · 6.5 mi
Non-profit · 18 beds
- CMS high performer
★★★★★5Much above averageCedarbrook Health and Rehabilitation Center
1600 Matthew Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33907 · 7.1 mi
For-profit · 120 beds · Part of Aston Health
★★★★★3AveragePage Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
2310 N Airport Road, Fort Myers, FL 33907 · 7.4 mi
For-profit · 180 beds · Part of Jonathan Bleier
★★★★★2Below average
Frequently asked questions
What is Aviata at Santa Barbara's rating?
Aviata at Santa Barbara has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Florida nursing homes is 3.3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Aviata at Santa Barbara receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 19 citations, compared with a Florida average of 7.1. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Aviata at Santa Barbara accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Aviata at Santa Barbara?
It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Aviata Health Group. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Aviata at Santa Barbara and how do I contact it?
Aviata at Santa Barbara is at 216 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33991. Phone: (239) 772-4600.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.