The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
AVIATA AT THE BAY
TAMPA, FL · Medicare-certified · 150 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
AVIATA AT THE BAY in Tampa has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with a 1 out of 5 health inspection rating, 3 out of 5 staffing, and 4 out of 5 quality measures. It has a recent abuse citation, $17,225 in fines over the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 3.30 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.3042 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 29, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $17,225recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3042.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.62
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.67
- Nurse aides
- 2.02
- Weekend nursing
- 3.13
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 51%
Registered nurse turnover: 71%
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
3.2%2.7%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.6%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.1%6.5%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
7.3%5.1%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7.9%12.7%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
6.1%12.9%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
24.1%5.1%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.9%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.5%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
11.9%16.1%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%2.9%Worsening
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
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.9%98%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited April 2022 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited June 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure residents were served meals and snacks at times that fit their needs, preferences, and requests. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 809 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
Recent history
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $17,225 was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $64,581 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 20 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 11 fines · $169,790 in total fines.
- $17,225
Federal fine
Jan 29, 2026
- $64,581
Federal fine
Jun 28, 2024
- $35,373
Federal fine
Jan 12, 2024
- $4,587
Federal fine
Jan 2, 2024
- $13,635
Federal fine
Dec 11, 2023
- $4,587
Federal fine
Oct 30, 2023
- $4,587
Federal fine
Oct 23, 2023
- $4,587
Federal fine
Oct 17, 2023
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Nov 2, 2023
Now operated by Aviata at the Bay, previously Habana Health Care Center.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of AVIATA HEALTH GROUP · 52 homes · 2.3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 142.3 residents on an average day (95% of 150 beds)
- Medicare history
- Certified for 43 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.