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Aviata At Santa Barbara

216 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 339912397724600120 certified beds · 116 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
10
since 2021
Deficiencies
27
0216
Penalties · 3 yrs
$111,543
6 fines
Last survey
2026-04-16
Complaint
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 1
Staffing 3
Quality 5
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
2026-04-16Complaint012CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2026-03-03Complaint010CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2026-01-14Complaint010CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-11-19Complaint010CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-08-29Standard094CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-08-06Complaint020CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-02-27Complaint010CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-07-11Complaint010CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2023-09-14Standard030CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2021-10-14Standard010CMS-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.

2026-04-16Complaint survey · 3 deficienciesOfficial report
F678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planning
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2026-05-14Record 105588-20260416-F678
F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Scope/severity JHarm
Staffing
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2026-05-14Record 105588-20260416-F726
F627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-14Record 105588-20260416-F627
2026-03-03Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
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 EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-01Record 105588-20260303-F690
2026-01-14Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-13Record 105588-20260114-F600
2025-11-19Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-06Record 105588-20251119-F684
2025-08-29Standard survey · 13 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 2025-09-29Record 105588-20250829-F689
F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Scope/severity LHarm
Staffing
Widespread; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2025-09-29Record 105588-20250829-F726
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 2025-09-29Record 105588-20250829-F835
F926Have policies on smoking.Scope/severity LHarm
Environment
Widespread; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2025-09-29Record 105588-20250829-F926
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 2025-09-29Record 105588-20250829-F565
F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-29Record 105588-20250829-F582
F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-29Record 105588-20250829-F645
F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-29Record 105588-20250829-F679
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 2025-09-29Record 105588-20250829-F693
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-29Record 105588-20250829-F755
F843Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-29Record 105588-20250829-F843
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-29Record 105588-20250829-F883
F887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-29Record 105588-20250829-F887
2025-08-06Complaint survey · 2 deficienciesOfficial report
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 2025-09-04Record 105588-20250806-F684
F770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.Scope/severity EStandard
Records
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-04Record 105588-20250806-F770
2025-02-27Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningFalls
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-27Record 105588-20250227-F689
2024-07-11Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
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 2024-09-04Record 105588-20240711-F609
2023-09-14Standard survey · 3 deficienciesOfficial report
F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-14Record 105588-20230914-F582
F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-14Record 105588-20230914-F688
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 EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-14Record 105588-20230914-F761
2021-10-14Standard survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
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 2021-12-15Record 105588-20211014-F761

Penalties & enforcement

DateActionAmountSource
2025-08-06Civil money penalty$88,166CMS · Penalties
2025-02-27Civil money penalty$4,336CMS · Penalties
2025-02-27Civil money penalty$4,336CMS · Penalties
2025-02-27Civil money penalty$4,336CMS · Penalties
2025-02-27Civil money penalty$4,337CMS · Penalties
2024-07-11Civil money penalty$6,032CMS · 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 day3.38
Facility
Florida
National
Florida 3.82 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.09
Facility
Florida
National
Florida 3.49 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover35%
Facility
Florida
National
Florida 41% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover50%
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
0.9%4.5%4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
lower is better
2.1%2.5%3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
lower is better
5.3%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
0.3%0.0%0.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
lower is better
6.5%8.7%13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
lower is better
3.3%5.5%5.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication
lower is better
15.2%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
Nassif, Roderick
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Papineau, Bert
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Aspire Mgt LLC
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Coralee Holdco LLC
Organization
INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT 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
Nassif, Roderick
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Papineau, Bert
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Santa Barbara Parent LLC
Organization
DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE
Travitsky, Aaron
Individual
INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Part of a chain
Aviata Health Group50 facilities
View chain record

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 Lee.

Nearby nursing homes

FacilityDistanceLast surveyDeficiencies · 3 yrs
Gulf Coast Village
Cape Coral
1.6 mi2026-05-260165
Aviata At North Fort Myers
N Ft Myers
3.5 mi2026-04-090210
Rehab & Healthcare Center Of Cape Coral
Cape Coral
3.8 mi2025-05-130180
Lee Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit
Fort Myers
6.5 mi2025-07-23000
Cedarbrook Health And Rehabilitation Center
Fort Myers
7.1 mi2024-11-150101
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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