Aviata At Beneva
Sarasota, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105416) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $110,129
Phone: (941) 957-0310 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Aviata At Beneva has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Aviata At Beneva reports total nurse staffing hours of about 3.60 per resident per day, including approximately 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.5%.
Aviata At Beneva has 2 federal fines on record totaling $110,129.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility and lists it as an SFF Candidate, meaning it has a history of persistent quality issues under increased inspection.
About this facility
Aviata At Beneva is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Sarasota, Florida, certified since September 10, 1982. The facility is licensed for 120 beds and has an average of 100.5 residents. It is operated under a for-profit, Limited Liability Company ownership structure, and is part of the Aviata Health Group chain, which includes 50 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Aviata At Beneva holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 1 star, Quality Measures rating of 4 stars, and Staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.60, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of approximately 0.56. The facility's nursing staff turnover rate is 49.5%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $110,129.00 against this facility, with 0 payment denials recorded. CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a citation involving abuse; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare. This facility is also designated as an SFF (Special Focus Facility) Candidate, meaning CMS has identified it as having a history of persistent quality issues and it is subject to increased inspection frequency. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months. Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Aviata At Beneva has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Florida state average of 3.27 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.60 hours per resident per day, with RN hours around 0.56 per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing turnover is 49.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $110,129.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility and lists it as an SFF Candidate, indicating a history of persistent quality issues under increased inspection.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Aviata At Beneva is certified for 120 beds with an average of 100.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as 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 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since September 10, 1982.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Quality Measures, and Staffing; this facility scores 1, 1, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not in the provided CMS data; contact the facility at 9419570310 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 9419570310 to arrange a tour.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105416?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.