Aviata At North Florida
Gainesville, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105460) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $236,166
Phone: (352) 331-3111 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Aviata At North Florida 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 North Florida reports total nurse staffing of 3.69 hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.5%.
Aviata At North Florida has 2 federal fines on record totaling $236,166.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility and has designated it an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program for persistently underperforming facilities.
About this facility
Aviata At North Florida is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Gainesville, Florida (Alachua County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since March 1984. The facility has 120 certified beds with an average daily census of 98.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Aviata At North Florida holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27. Its four component ratings break down as follows: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.69, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.5%.
On penalties, CMS records 2 federal fines totaling $236,166.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials on record.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, meaning families should carefully review the facility's inspection record on Care Compare. Additionally, CMS has designated this facility as an 'SFF Candidate' under its Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for facilities CMS has identified as having a history of persistent poor quality of care; these facilities are subject to increased inspection frequency until they demonstrate sustained improvement.
No chain affiliation or recent ownership change is indicated in the available data. This profile is based solely on data published by CMS Care Compare; consult the official site for the most current inspection details and survey results.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Aviata At North Florida has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Florida state average of 3.27.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.69 hours per resident per day, with 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing rating of 3 out of 5; nursing turnover is 60.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 2 fines totaling $236,166.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays an abuse icon for this facility and has designated it an SFF Candidate, meaning it has a history of persistent poor quality of care and faces increased inspection oversight.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 120 certified beds and an average daily census of 98.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; the data provided does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 13, 1984.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) dimensions; this facility scores 1, 1, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service offerings; please contact the facility at 3523313111 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 3523313111 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection, staffing, and penalty details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105460?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.