AVIATA AT PALMA SOLA BAY in Bradenton has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and an attention flag for the lowest overall rating. Staffing is 3 stars, with reported nurse staffing at 3.47 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark; there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: August 29, 2024Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4695.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.55
Licensed practical nurses
0.79
Nurse aides
2.13
Weekend nursing
3.32
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 52%
Registered nurse turnover: 63%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
14.8%11.8%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.9%1.1%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3%2%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.5%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
5.3%7.4%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
19.7%10.8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
4.3%13.2%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
17.1%12.9%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.4%1.5%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
28%7.1%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
5.1%17.9%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to safeguard residents’ private information and keep each resident’s medical records properly maintained. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 842 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The home failed to ensure nurses and nurse aides had the needed skills to care for each resident and support their well-being. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 726 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: J
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $184,410 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 4 fines · $191,561 in total fines.
Federal fine
Jul 12, 2024
$184,410
Federal fine
Jan 8, 2024
$2,258
Federal fine
Jan 2, 2024
$1,748
Federal fine
Dec 11, 2023
$3,145
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of AVIATA HEALTH GROUP · 50 homes · 2.4 stars avg
Occupancy
99 residents on an average day (94% of 105 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 26 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
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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.