Nursing home in Palm Bay, Florida
Aviata at Palm Bay
Medicare and Medicaid
5405 BABCOCK ST NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 722-0660
CMS star ratings
CMS gives this nursing home an overall star rating of 4 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 home4
- Florida average3.3 (691 rated)
- U.S. average3.0 (14,565 rated)
Health inspections
- This nursing home4
- 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 home4
- Florida average4.2 (686 rated)
- U.S. average3.6 (14,495 rated)
Health inspections
Most recent standard health inspection (rating cycle 1): Mar 12, 2026. CMS counts 0 health deficiencies in rating cycle 1.
- This nursing home0
- 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 11 health deficiencies on 4 inspection dates since Sep 30, 2023. By level of harm: 2 immediate jeopardy, 1 actual harm, 8 potential for harm.
- 2 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
- 1 Actual harm
- 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2025 | F0624 | Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 31, 2025 |
| Mar 6, 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 Mar 31, 2025 |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 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 | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 10, 2024 |
| Jun 13, 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 12, 2024 |
| Jun 13, 2024 | 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 Jul 12, 2024 |
| Apr 5, 2024 | 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 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Complaint | Past Non-Compliance Jan 19, 2024 |
| Apr 5, 2024 | 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 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Complaint | Past Non-Compliance Jan 19, 2024 |
| Apr 5, 2024 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.Resident Rights Deficiencies | G Actual harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 5, 2024 |
| Apr 5, 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Resident Rights Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 5, 2024 |
| Apr 5, 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.Administration Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 5, 2024 |
Show the other 1 deficiencies
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2024 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 5, 2024 |
Staffing
Total nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home3.39 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 home0.84 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 home41.7%
- Florida average41.4% (646 with data)
- U.S. average45.8% (13,538 with data)
Penalties
CMS lists 5 penalties for this nursing home: 5 fines totaling $21,693, and 0 payment denials. CMS counts penalties from the last 3 years.
Facility details
| Certified beds | 120 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 116.1 |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
| Resident and family council | Both |
| Automatic sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Chain | Aviata Health Group (50 facilities) |
| Legal business name | 5405 BABCOCK ST NE OPCO LLC |
| First approved for Medicare and Medicaid | Mar 12, 1998 |
| County | Brevard |
| CMS certification number | 105985 |
Also in Palm Bay
| Nursing home | CMS overall rating | Health inspection rating | Certified beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Center of Palm Bay | 141 | For profit - Corporation | ||
| Anchor Care & Rehabilitation Center | 120 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Hospital | CMS overall rating | Type | Emergency services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay Hospital | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes |