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Aviata At Beneva

741 South Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL 342329419570310120 certified beds · 101 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
6
since 2021
Deficiencies
30
0246
Penalties · 3 yrs
$110,129
2 fines
Last survey
2026-01-09
Standard
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 1
Staffing 3
Quality 4
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats

Survey history

Source: CMS · Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) · data as of 2026-08-01
DateKindDeficienciesOfficial recordArchived PDF
2026-01-09Standard054CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-11-19Complaint050CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-08-13Complaint002CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2023-10-12Standard0100CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2023-08-14Complaint010CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2021-11-18Standard030CMS-2567 (Care Compare)

Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.

Deficiencies

CMS · Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.

2026-01-09Standard survey · 9 deficienciesOfficial report
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity LHarm
Care planningFalls
Widespread; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2026-02-09Record 105416-20260109-F689
F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Scope/severity LHarm
Records
Widespread; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2026-02-09Record 105416-20260109-F835
F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.Scope/severity LHarm
Records
Widespread; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2026-02-09Record 105416-20260109-F865
F926Have policies on smoking.Scope/severity LHarm
Environment
Widespread; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2026-02-09Record 105416-20260109-F926
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-09Record 105416-20260109-F686
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-09Record 105416-20260109-F690
F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-09Record 105416-20260109-F693
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-09Record 105416-20260109-F883
F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Scope/severity EStandard
Environment
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-09Record 105416-20260109-F921
2025-11-19Complaint survey · 5 deficienciesOfficial report
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-09Record 105416-20251119-F550
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-09Record 105416-20251119-F609
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-09Record 105416-20251119-F677
F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-09Record 105416-20251119-F761
F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.Scope/severity EStandard
Records
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-09Record 105416-20251119-F867
2025-08-13Complaint survey · 2 deficienciesOfficial report
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity GHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-09-12Record 105416-20250813-F600
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-09-12Record 105416-20250813-F686
2023-10-12Standard survey · 10 deficienciesOfficial report
F565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-12Record 105416-20231012-F565
F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-02Record 105416-20231012-F584
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-02Record 105416-20231012-F677
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-12Record 105416-20231012-F684
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-12Record 105416-20231012-F689
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-12Record 105416-20231012-F698
F700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-12Record 105416-20231012-F700
F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-12Record 105416-20231012-F730
F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-12Record 105416-20231012-F806
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-02Record 105416-20231012-F812
2023-08-14Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-11Record 105416-20230814-F584
2021-11-18Standard survey · 3 deficienciesOfficial report
F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-12-18Record 105416-20211118-F578
F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-12-18Record 105416-20211118-F791
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-12-18Record 105416-20211118-F812

Penalties & enforcement

DateActionAmountSource
2025-11-19Civil money penalty$74,665CMS · Penalties
2025-08-13Civil money penalty$35,464CMS · Penalties

Staffing

CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainer
RN hours per resident day0.56
Facility
Florida
National
Florida 0.73 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.60
Facility
Florida
National
Florida 3.82 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.27
Facility
Florida
National
Florida 3.49 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover50%
Facility
Florida
National
Florida 41% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover54%
Facility
Florida
National
Florida 46% · National 43%

Quality measures

CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions
MeasureFacilityFloridaNational
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
lower is better
2.4%4.5%4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
lower is better
2.2%2.5%3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
lower is better
9.1%8.6%15.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
lower is better
0.0%0.7%1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained
lower is better
0.0%0.0%0.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
lower is better
4.8%8.7%13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
lower is better
7.5%5.5%5.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication
lower is better
21.6%14.4%19.5%

Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.

Ownership

As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)
EntityRoleInterestSinceRegistry
Freund, Nochum
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Rizzo, David
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Williams, Regina
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
741 S Beneva Rd Opco Holdco LLC
Organization
INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE
741 S Beneva Rd Opco Parent LLC
Organization
DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE
Aspire Mgt LLC
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Dagan, Amitai
Individual
INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Freund, Nochum
Individual
CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
Goldberger, Abraham
Individual
INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Goldberger, Faigy
Individual
INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Herskowitz, Eliezer
Individual
INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Herskowitz, Yaakov
Individual
INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Rizzo, David
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Travitsky, Aaron
Individual
INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Williams, Regina
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Part of a chain
Aviata Health Group50 facilities
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Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.

Cost context

County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Florida.

No county cost figures on file for Sarasota.

Nearby nursing homes

FacilityDistanceLast surveyDeficiencies · 3 yrs
Birchwood Health And Rehabilitation Center
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0.6 mi2026-05-04080
Harborview Sarasota
Sarasota
1.6 mi2026-04-020151
Sarasota Point Rehabilitation Center
Sarasota
1.7 mi2024-10-24050
Aviata At Sarasota
Sarasota
1.9 mi2026-01-140161
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Sources & provenance

SectionAgency · datasetRetrieved
Facility, ratingsCMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information2026-08-01
SurveysCMS · Survey Summary2026-08-01
DeficienciesCMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare)2026-08-01
PenaltiesCMS · Penalties2026-08-01
StaffingCMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026)2026-08-01
Quality measuresCMS · MDS Quality Measures2026-08-01
OwnershipCMS · Ownership2026-08-01