Aviata At Big Bend
Perry, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105631) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $150,655
Phone: (850) 584-6334 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Aviata At Big Bend has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Florida state average of 3.27 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1 star and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Aviata At Big Bend reports 3.68 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.01 RN hours per resident per day, a staffing rating of 4 stars, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 61.2%.
Aviata At Big Bend has 2 federal fines on record totaling $150,655.00 and 0 payment denials; CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility and lists it as an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Aviata At Big Bend is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Perry, Taylor County, Florida, operated by a for-profit corporation and part of the Aviata Health Group chain, which includes 50 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.4 stars. The facility has been certified since December 21, 1988, has 120 certified beds, and an average daily census of 66.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Aviata At Big Bend has an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27 stars. The facility's health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.68 hours per resident per day, including 1.01 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 61.2%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $150,655.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials. CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare. Additionally, this facility is designated an SFF Candidate under CMS's Special Focus program, meaning it has been identified as persistently underperforming and is subject to increased regulatory inspection. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Aviata At Big Bend has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.68 hours per resident per day with a staffing rating of 4 stars, and nursing staff turnover is 61.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $150,655.00 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 in the Special Focus Facility program, meaning it has been identified as persistently underperforming and is under increased inspection.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 120 certified beds with an average daily census of 66.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation 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 December 21, 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures (QM), and staffing; this facility scores 1, 1, 4, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 8505846334 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 8505846334 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
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/105631?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.