The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited September 2025 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: L
Nursing home report
AVIATA AT BIG BEND
PERRY, FL · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
Needs attention
Special Focus candidateAbuse citationFor-profitChain member
1 of 5 overall
AVIATA AT BIG BEND in Perry, FL has a 1-star overall rating. It is a Special Focus Facility candidate with a special focus flag, a 1-star health inspection rating, reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.43 vs. 4.1 hours/resident/day), and $150,655 in fines over the last 24 months, although its staffing and quality measures ratings are 4 stars.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.4272 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 26, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $150,655special focus facility
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4272.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.76
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.61
- Nurse aides
- 2.05
- Weekend nursing
- 3.01
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 51%
Registered nurse turnover: 40%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
2.9%8.5%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.8%1.2%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
10.3%5.8%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
4.9%2.8%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
12.8%12.7%No change
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
8.2%3.9%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
24.1%18.4%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
13.3%8.8%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.3%0%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.6%78.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.4%59.3%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to have a plan for how it would carry out quality improvement and oversight activities. Cited September 2025 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 865 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: L
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2025 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited September 2025 — limited pattern, actual harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: H
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $123,970 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $26,685 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $150,655 in total fines.
- $123,970
Federal fine
Aug 7, 2025
- $26,685
Federal fine
Aug 7, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of AVIATA HEALTH GROUP · 52 homes · 2.3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 76.5 residents on an average day (64% of 120 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 37 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.