Nursing home in Cape Coral, Florida
Aviata at Santa Barbara
Medicare and Medicaid
216 SANTA BARBARA BLVD, Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 772-4600
- CMS lists this nursing home as a candidate for the Special Focus Facility program.
CMS star ratings
CMS gives this nursing home an overall star rating of 2 out of 5. Each rating is compared with the mean of rated nursing homes in Florida (691 for the overall rating) and in the U.S. (14,565). How to read an inspection report.
Overall rating
- This nursing home2
- Florida average3.3 (691 rated)
- U.S. average3.0 (14,565 rated)
Health inspections
- This nursing home1
- Florida average2.9 (691 rated)
- U.S. average2.8 (14,565 rated)
Staffing
- This nursing home3
- Florida average3.3 (686 rated)
- U.S. average2.9 (14,494 rated)
Quality measures
- This nursing home5
- Florida average4.2 (686 rated)
- U.S. average3.6 (14,495 rated)
Health inspections
Most recent standard health inspection (rating cycle 1): Aug 29, 2025. CMS counts 19 health deficiencies in rating cycle 1.
- This nursing home19
- Florida average7.1 (694 with data)
- U.S. average9.2 (14,652 with data)
Rating cycle 1 health deficiencies. Averages include every nursing home with a count in the CMS file; fewer is better.
Deficiencies since Sep 30, 2023
Inspectors cited 23 health deficiencies on 8 inspection dates since Sep 30, 2023. By level of harm: 6 immediate jeopardy, 17 potential for harm.
- 6 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
- 0 Actual harm
- 17 No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
- 0 No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 14, 2026 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 14, 2026 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 14, 2026 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 1, 2026 |
| Jan 14, 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 13, 2026 |
| Nov 19, 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 6, 2026 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | L Immediate jeopardy, widespread | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 29, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | L Immediate jeopardy, widespread | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 29, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Administration Deficiencies | L Immediate jeopardy, widespread | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 29, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | F0926 | Have policies on smoking.Environmental Deficiencies | L Immediate jeopardy, widespread | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 29, 2025 |
Show the other 13 deficiencies
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2025 | F0843 | Have 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.Administration Deficiencies | F Potential for harm, widespread | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 29, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.Resident Rights Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 29, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | F0693 | Ensure 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.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 29, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 29, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Infection Control Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 29, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 29, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 29, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 29, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | F0887 | Educate 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.Infection Control Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 29, 2025 |
| Aug 6, 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 4, 2025 |
| Aug 6, 2025 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.Administration Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 4, 2025 |
| Feb 27, 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 27, 2025 |
| Jul 11, 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 4, 2024 |
Staffing
Total nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home3.38 hours
- Florida average3.82 hours (680 with data)
- U.S. average3.86 hours (14,351 with data)
Registered nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home0.56 hours
- Florida average0.73 hours (680 with data)
- U.S. average0.69 hours (14,351 with data)
Nursing staff turnover
Share of nursing staff who left during the year, as reported to CMS.
- This nursing home34.8%
- Florida average41.4% (646 with data)
- U.S. average45.8% (13,538 with data)
Penalties
CMS lists 6 penalties for this nursing home: 6 fines totaling $111,543, and 0 payment denials. CMS counts penalties from the last 3 years.
Facility details
| Certified beds | 120 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 115.6 |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
| Resident and family council | Resident |
| Automatic sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Chain | Aviata Health Group (50 facilities) |
| Legal business name | SANTA BARBARA BLVD OPCO LLC |
| First approved for Medicare and Medicaid | Nov 3, 1987 |
| County | Lee |
| CMS certification number | 105588 |
Also in Cape Coral
| Nursing home | CMS overall rating | Health inspection rating | Certified beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rehab & Healthcare Center of Cape Coral | 118 | Non profit - Other | ||
| Gulf Coast Village | Not available | Not available | 85 | Non profit - Corporation |
| Hospital | CMS overall rating | Type | Emergency services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral Hospital | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes |