Aviata At The Gardens - Tallahassee

Location & what’s nearby

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Nearest of each type, straight-line distance. Hospitals come from the CMS Hospital General Information registry; everything else from Overture Maps (public data). Hospital and park hours are typical — call ahead to confirm.

Quality measures — how residents actually fare

Quality-measure stars summarize outcomes CMS tracks from the assessments each home submits — avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits, falls with injury, pressure ulcers, unplanned weight loss, and long-term antipsychotic use. Because the underlying data is self-reported, weigh a high score against the independent inspection record. Long-stay = permanent residents; short-stay = rehab and post-hospital stays.

Short-stay rehab — if you are coming here from a hospital

Arriving from a hospital right now? Read the discharge guide → — your appeal rights, how to slow a rushed discharge, and what to ask about the numbers below.

Met the expected recovery: 53.2% of this home’s Medicare short-stay residents left it at or above the ability to care for themselves and move around that CMS predicted for them, across 47 stays in Oct 2024–Sep 2025. The median of the 11,061 homes CMS publishes this for is 56.6%. Read it beside the getting-home figure, not instead of it: unlike the two measures above, CMS makes no better-or-worse call on this one and publishes no confidence interval for it, so this is a comparison and not a verdict — but it is the short-stay measure that separates homes most, and the one to ask about.

Therapy staffing: this home’s payroll records show 0.25 therapist hours per resident per day in 2026Q1 — more than 36% of the 13,892 homes that report any therapy hours at all.

Weekend therapy: weekend therapy hours are 22% of this home’s weekday level — it runs some therapy at the weekend, at a lower level than on weekdays. The median home that reports therapy runs 13% — weekday-focused therapy is the industry norm, not a shortfall. But recovery does not pause on a Saturday: ask what the weekend actually looks like here.

This section is about rehab stays, not living here. Most of this page — the stars, the quality measures, the inspection record — describes the home the way a permanent resident experiences it. These figures describe the short Medicare stay after a hospital discharge: a hip, a stroke, a bad infection, six weeks and home. They are different residents, different staff, often a different wing. Therapy hours are per resident in the building, not per rehab patient — the count includes every long-stay resident, and they mostly get no therapy at all. So a home with a small rehab wing inside a large nursing population reads low here even if its rehab patients get plenty of therapy, and a mostly-rehab home reads high. Use it to compare homes doing similar work, ask what a rehab resident actually gets in a day, and remember that CMS does not publish therapy minutes per patient — nobody does.

Staffing

How full it usually is: this home is certified for 109 beds and averages 114.0 residents a day — about 105% occupied, or roughly -5 beds typically open. It runs essentially full — expect a waiting list. This is a CMS average, not live availability — no public source publishes real-time vacancies, and a home can be full the day you call. Confirm with the home, and if you need a Medicaid bed specifically, ask about that separately: a home with open beds may still not have an open Medicaid bed.

Against a benchmark — not a legal minimum. In May 2024 CMS finalized the first federal staffing floor for nursing homes: 3.48 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours and 2.45 nurse-aide hours. Its hour requirements never took effect and are no longer on the books. Homes had until 2026 (2027 if rural) to comply, and that deadline never arrived: a federal court vacated the hour requirements in April 2025 (CMS has appealed), Congress then barred enforcement until 2034, and CMS formally repealed them by rule effective February 2026. This home is not required to meet these numbers, and is not violating anything by missing them. We still show the comparison because the figures are CMS’s own published estimate of adequate staffing, which makes them a useful yardstick — but they are our benchmark, not federal law: this home’s total nurse staffing of 3.22 hrs/resident/day is below the 3.48-hour benchmark and RN staffing of 0.42 is below the 0.55-hour RN benchmark and nurse-aide staffing of 2.07 is below the 2.45-hour aide benchmark. What federal law does require today is unchanged: “sufficient” nursing staff for residents’ needs and an RN on duty at least 8 consecutive hours a day, 7 days a week (42 CFR 483.35). Those are judged by inspectors on site, not by these averages, so read this comparison alongside the inspection record rather than as a pass/fail.

Weekend coverage: total nurse staffing is 2.95 hrs/resident/day on weekends vs 3.33 on weekdays — 12% thinner on weekends. RN hours go from 0.45 to 0.36 per resident-day. (Payroll-based daily records; the national median home is 15% thinner on weekends.)

This home’s total nursing-staff turnover of 57% is well above the national median of 45%. 1 administrator has left in the past year.

Payroll-based (PBJ) staffing hours, as reported for Jan–Mar 2026 (CMS PBJ CY2026Q1) — the most recent quarter CMS has published, so they can lag a change of operator or staffing agency. Higher is generally better. Registered-nurse coverage and weekend staffing are the numbers families most often overlook — an RN on site matters most when something goes wrong, and coverage usually thins on weekends. High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. One caveat: these are hours as reported, not adjusted for how sick or heavy-care this home’s residents are. CMS separately publishes a case-mix-adjusted view; we show the reported hours. A home caring for higher-acuity residents needs more hours to deliver the same care, so compare these figures against homes doing similar work, and read them next to the inspection record rather than alone.

Inspection trend

Deficiencies are fewer than at the previous inspection — improving. Fewer citations over time suggests a home is fixing problems; a rising count is a warning sign — though two surveys are a short record, and survey teams differ. These counts are from the standard annual health survey only; the full citation list below may also include findings from complaint investigations, so the two won’t always add up.

Inspection deficiencies

State health-inspection citations, most serious first. Each carries an F-code (the federal rule it cites, e.g. F-684 = quality of care) and a letter A–L marking how serious and how widespread the problem was — we translate that grid into the plain tiers shown here. Wording is the official federal description.

Each letter is a CMS scope-severity level; highlighted ones are where this home has citations. A–C = no harm found; D–F = potential for harm; G–I = actual harm; J–L = immediate jeopardy. Within each band the later letter is the more widespread finding (an isolated G is one resident; a widespread I is a pattern), so rightward and downward is worse.

27 citations, most serious first. The 10 most serious are shown; the remaining 17 are one tap away and print in full.

• Potential for harm · Dcited before2026-04-16 · tag F0656 — failed to write and follow a full care plan — isolated
  Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on observations, record review, resident interview and staff interview, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive care plan to address refusal of care for 1 of 26 sampled residents. (Resident #138) The findings include:Observations of Resident #138 were conducted on 4/13/26 at 1:22 PM, 4/14/26 at 12:48 PM, 4/14/26 at 4:38 PM, 4/15/26 at 9:18 AM, 4/15/26 at 12:49 PM, and 4/16/26 at 9:25 AM. During all of these observations, the resident was observed to have oily appearing, uncombed hair and some of her fingernails were about 1/2 centimeter past the nail bed. On 4/16/26, the resident was noted to have an odor. An interview was conducted with Resident #138 on 4/16/26 at 9:25 AM. She stated her last bath or shower was Saturday 4/4/26 and the staff have not offered to brush her hair or trim her fingernails at all this week. A review of Resident #138's medical record revealed she was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. A care plan was initiated on 2/10/26 for alteration in usual functional performance in…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · Dcited before2026-04-16 · tag F0925 — failed to control pests — isolated
  Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Based on staff interviews, observations, and photographic evidence, the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program to ensure a clean, safe, and homelike environment in 1 of 2 nutritional pantries reviewed.The findings include:Observation of the nutritional pantries in the general and restorative care sides of the building was conducted on 04/15/2026 at 2:22 PM with the dietary manager. Small, dark, cylindrical pellets within the pantry cabinets were observed. In addition, upon observation, live, brown, fast-moving insects about half an inch long were observed within the nutritional pantry cabinets and at the baseboard of the wall below the cabinets. The Dietary Manager stated, yes, that is a roach. Photographic evidence was obtained of the small dark cylindrical pellets and roaches within these cabinets.An additional observation and interview were conducted on 04/15/2026 at 2:40PM with the Maintenance Director in the nutritional pantry in the general and restorative care side of the facility. When shown the small, dark, cylindrical pellets, the Maintenance…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Environmental Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · Ecited before2025-12-05 · tag F0584 — failed to keep a safe, clean, comfortable home — pattern
  Honor 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.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on observations, resident and family interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment for 3 of 10 residents reviewed. The findings include: On 12/2/25 at approximately 12:00 pm, tour of the facility was conducted on the 100/200/300 halls. Upon entry to the unit, by the nurse station, a strong odor of urine permeated throughout the hallways. Again, on the same day at approximately 3:00 pm, the strong odor continued throughout the halls. On 12/3/25 at approximately 10:00 am, a second tour of the 100/200/300 halls revealed the strong odor of urine still existed. On 12-3-25 at 11:06 am, an interview with Resident #9's family member revealed Last week at 10:30 am, the hall was a mess I found him filthy, dirty, and soaking wet. She stated hospice is now coming for him 3 times a week. When hospice aides come and bathe him, they call and say they found him in a mess. The family member stated she is at the facility at least 4 times per week and there…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · E2025-12-05 · tag F0761 — failed to label and store drugs safely — pattern
  Ensure 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.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based upon observations, policy review, and interviews the facility failed to maintain proper labeling of medications with dates of when medication was opened, correctly label multi-use vial medications of when it was first accessed, follow label instructions for expiration dates, and provide safe storage of controlled drugs.The findings include: An observation of medication carts was conducted on [DATE] at approximately 3:15 pm. Medication cart 1 on the 400 unit had loose tablets in the drawers, a medicine cup of a clear gel like substances with the name [NAME] written on it in the top drawer, and an expired insulin pen dated [DATE] with a label that states to throw away any remaining medicine that remains 28 days after the first use. (Photographic evidence obtained)The medication cart on the 500 unit reveals had loose pills in the top drawer, a medication cup with unknown tablets placed in the medication drawer with no label or identification of what the medication is. When asked, Nurse E stated she does not…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · E2025-12-05 · tag F0921 — failed to keep a safe, functional, sanitary building — pattern
  Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Based on observation and interviews, the facility failed to maintain all the areas in the kitchen in safe and functional condition. The findings include: On 12/02/2025 at 2:43PM, observation of the kitchen food cart storage area showed walls were damaged with scuffed marks, deep scratches, deep scrapes, and broken sheetrock. The east wall has a hole above the wood bumper about the size of a fist and above the base board approximately 3 feet long. The sheetrock has broken off, exposing sheetrock metal grate. The bottom of the main door appears to be damaged, causing the wood to split. Door frames were dirty with paint chipping off. The floor appears to be dirty, floor material chipping, exposing the concrete. The mop area floor tiles were missing and the drain is missing the floor drain cover. (Photographic evidence obtained) On 12/03/25, an interview with the Regional Dietary Manager revealed two forms were completed and given to administration for repairs. An evaluation was completed in October 31,2025 from the Registered Dietician stating that all floors and walls are not in good…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Environmental Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · Ecited before2025-12-05 · tag F0925 — failed to control pests — pattern
  Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Based on observations, staff and resident interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program to ensure the facility is free of pests, specifically cockroaches.The findings include:Resident #6On 12-2-25 at 12:07 pm, Resident #6 stated she has had cockroaches in her room. She stated her family purchased a glue pad because the facility is not doing anything about the problem. An observation of the floor under the air-conditioner (AC) revealed a glue pad that had several cockroaches and a very small roach running on the floor along side the glue pad. (Photographic evidence obtained)A second observation of the resident's room was conducted on 12-3-25 at 10:00 am and revealed the glue pad contained many more dead roaches and some still alive attempting to free themselves. On 12-5-25 at 11:19 am interview was conducted with the Maintenance Director, who stated he recently had the pest control change from spray to dust in order to address the ongoing roach problem. He also stated they bought the glue strips and placed them in resident rooms…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Environmental Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · D2025-12-05 · tag F0686 — failed to prevent and treat pressure sores (bedsores) — isolated
  Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based upon record reviews and interview, the facility failed to provide care and services to prevent worsening of wounds for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for pressure ulcers. (Resident #7)The findings include:Upon record review Resident #7 was admitted to facility initially on 5/1/25, was discharged to hospital and re-admitted to the facility on [DATE] with the diagnosis of Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy, COPD, Rheumatoid Disease, AFIB, and Chronic Respiratory Failure. A Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment with a date of 5/7/25 revealed that skin conditions is not coded for any pressure areas or ulcers but states she is at risk for pressure ulcers.On 5/16/25 a wound assessment was completed post re-admission from hospital that reveals wound #1 right inner thigh, measuring 4cm x 0.3 cm x 0.1 cm, etiology: pressure ulcer / injury at a stage 2 and not acquired in house. Wound #2 on the left buttocks measured 1.0 cm x 1.0 cm x 0.1 cm, etiology was incontinence associated dermatitis with stage partial thickness and not…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · Dcited before2025-12-05 · tag F0755 — failed to provide safe pharmacy services — isolated
  Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Based upon Interviews, observations, and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure and provide routine medications to residents in a timely manner. The facility failed to ensure the controlled drug records are in order, signed out appropriately by administering staff nurses and that all controlled medications are accounted for. While conducting observations of medication carts on 12/2/25 at approximately 3:15 pm, Nurse E opened up the narcotic medication drawer and removed 5-7 narcotic cards. A small white tablet was noted in the bottom of the drawer. She then stated the medication count sheet was blank. But she signed it out because she was told to do that today for the other nurse. On 12/2/25 an interview was conducted with Resident 12 at 08:00 pm, she stated that over the weekend she had to go without her pain medication. She stated was told by a nurse that she forgot to send in a script to the pharmacy for her pain medication. she said, This morning, I asked for a pain pill at 5:00 am and I didn't get it until 6:30 am.Upon review of Resident #12's medication…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · D2025-07-15 · tag F0553 — failed to let residents help plan their care — isolated
  Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on interviews, record review and facility policy review, the facility failed to invite resident to care plan meetings for 1 of 3 residents sampled. (Resident #2)The findings include:On 7/14/25 at 5:02 PM, an interview was conducted with Resident #2. She stated she had not participated in any care plan meeting since she arrived at the facility. She further stated she had not been invited to any care plan meeting. A review of Resident #2's medical record was conducted with Staff A, the MDS coordinator. Resident #2 was admitted on [DATE]. A record of the most recent care plan meetings indicated they were conducted on 5/2/25, 2/27/25 and 11/29/24. Care plan meeting forms were signed and dated by Staff A and the Social Services Director. There was no indication that Resident #2 was in attendance. On 7/15/25 at 9:27 AM, an interview was conducted with Staff A. She stated that Resident #2 did not participate in the care plan meetings. She was unsure of the reason Resident #2 did not attend. A review of the…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · Dcited before2025-07-15 · tag F0584 — failed to keep a safe, clean, comfortable home — isolated
  Honor 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.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Based upon interview, observation, and record review, the facility failed to maintain a clean environment in 2 out of 4 halls observed.The findings include:On 7/14/25 at 10:02 AM, during the initial tour, hallway 300 was noted with has a very strong urine-like smell.On 7/14/25 at 10:04 AM, Staff C, a housekeeper, was interviewed. She stated she works three days a week from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. She will have two hallways assigned for cleaning duties. She steted she does not work on weekends. She stated sometimes she would have two extra hallways assigned when someone did not come to work. Upon asking if she was able to finish her assignments, she stated she does what she could. She stated her assignments were to clean surfaces and sweep and mop floors.On 7/14/25 at 10:17 AM, an interview was conducted with Resident # 7. She stated sometimes on the weekends she did not see housekeeping personnel. She further stated staff would sometimes come in and pick up the trash, but they would not mop or wipe the tables.On 7/14/25 at 10:27 AM, an interview was conducted with Resident #8. She…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction

“Cited before” means this same F-tag appears on at least one other survey date in the record we hold — counting complaint investigations as well as standard surveys, with no time limit. It is our own read of the data, not CMS’s: CMS uses repeat deficiency as a formal term tied to consecutive standard surveys, and that is a narrower test than this one. A tag marked here may or may not meet it.

Fines & penalties

No federal fines in the current CMS record.

Who owns this facility

CMS files one row per role, so the 15 rows in the source record cover these 14 parties — each is shown once here with every role it holds. Nothing is omitted.

10 organizational owners listed — a facility can be part of a larger chain. CMS ownership data is known to under-report private-equity and REIT ties; treat as a starting point.

Follow the money — this home’s finances

Where a nursing home’s revenue comes from and where it goes — including money paid to companies under the same ownership. Most consumer sites never show this; we reproduce it straight from the Medicare cost report.

About 77% of this home’s resident-days are paid by Medicaid, which reimburses well below the cost of care in most states. Heavily Medicaid-dependent homes run on thinner budgets — a context worth holding next to the staffing and inspection record, not a fault in itself. This home reported $359K paid to related parties (affiliated landlords or management companies) in its most recent cost report. A reported operating loss is common in this industry and is not by itself a sign of trouble — but paired with large related-party payments it can mean profit is being taken elsewhere in the ownership structure.

Source: CMS Healthcare Provider Cost Reporting Information System (HCRIS), Medicare cost report Form CMS-2540 · fiscal year 2023. Facilities self-file these reports; figures are unaudited and a year or two behind. A home with no Medicare cost report on file shows no figures here.

Cost & finances

Straight from this home’s Medicare cost report (CMS, FY2023). These are its operating economics — what it costs to run per resident-day and what it collects on average across Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay — not a private-pay quote. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on payer and room type, so ask the facility directly; a higher operating cost can reflect richer staffing or a sicker population. The cost-of-care planner shows regional benchmarks by care type.

What families pay in FL