Aviata At Palma Sola Bay
Bradenton, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 106017) · 105 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 4 totaling $191,561
Phone: (941) 761-3499 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Aviata At Palma Sola Bay has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Florida state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Aviata At Palma Sola Bay reports total nurse staffing of 3.47 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing turnover rate of 52.2% and a staffing star rating of 3.
Aviata At Palma Sola Bay has 4 federal fines on record totaling $191,561.00, and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation reported by CMS for this facility.
About this facility
Aviata At Palma Sola Bay is a 105-certified-bed nursing home in Bradenton, Manatee County, Florida, with an average of 99.0 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved on December 9, 1999.
According to CMS Care Compare, Aviata At Palma Sola Bay holds an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27. Its component ratings are: 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 of 3.47 per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 52.2%.
CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $191,561.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record.
Aviata At Palma Sola Bay is part of the Aviata Health Group chain, which operates 50 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.4 out of 5 stars. There has been no ownership change reported in the last 12 months.
Data source: 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 Palma Sola Bay has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below Florida's state average of 3.27.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.47 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours, with a 52.2% nursing turnover rate and a staffing star rating of 3.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 4 fines totaling $191,561.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 105 certified beds and an average of 99.0 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 operates 50 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on December 9, 1999.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the provided CMS data; please contact the facility at 9417613499 or check Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed by the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 9417613499 to arrange a visit and review details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/106017?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.