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AVIATA AT PALM BAY

5405 BABCOCK ST NE, PALM BAY, FL 32905
Score: 42 / 100

CMS data shows Aviata At Palm Bay earning a D grade with a score of 42/100, placing it below most facilities in Florida. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.

Staffing at Aviata At Palm Bay is near the national average, with 3.44 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 21 deficiencies at Aviata At Palm Bay, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.44 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.65 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.73 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.06 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.16 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.50 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

21
Total Deficiencies
Mar 5, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 19 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0624 Severity D
    Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
    Mar 5, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Mar 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Aug 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0644 Severity D
    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
    Jun 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0645 Severity D
    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
    Jun 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.3% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 5.0% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 7.9% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 1.1% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 9.4% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 11.4% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 17.3% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

5 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $21,693

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 42 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -2 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
120
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jun 12, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4