The Vardell Report.Aviata at the Bay

Across 5 inspections from February 2021 to January 2026, state surveyors documented 36 findings at Aviata at the Bay; 34 have a recorded correction and 2 await one; CMS lists 8 enforcement actions in the window.

Inspections

5

2021–2026, complaint and standard

Findings

36

Deficiencies cited by state inspectors

Corrected

34

Of 36 findings, with a recorded correction date

Penalties

8

8 fines; payment not published

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

1. Jan 292026

   Complaint investigation

   3 findings

   • F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level JImmediate jeopardyPast Non-Compliance
   • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level JImmediate jeopardyPast Non-Compliance
   • F809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 11, 2026

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

2. Jun 282024

   Standard health inspection

   20 findings

   The same visit included a complaint investigation.

   • F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level HActual harmCorrected Jul 26, 2024
   • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 26, 2024
   • F584Honor 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 26, 2024
   • F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesLevel ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 26, 2024
   • F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 26, 2024
   • F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 26, 2024
   • F761Ensure 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 26, 2024
   • F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 26, 2024
   • F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 26, 2024
   • F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 26, 2024
   • F660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 26, 2024
   • F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 26, 2024
   • F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 26, 2024
   • F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 26, 2024
   • F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 26, 2024
   • F773Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 26, 2024
   • F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 26, 2024
   • F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 26, 2024
   • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 26, 2024
   • F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 26, 2024

   Enforcement Action

   Civil money penalty, $64,581 imposed June 28, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of June 28, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.

   Enforcement Action

   Civil money penalty, $17,225 imposed January 29, 2026. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of June 28, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

3. Jan 122024

   Complaint investigation

   2 findings

   • F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level JImmediate jeopardyCorrected Feb 9, 2024
   • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level JImmediate jeopardyCorrected Feb 9, 2024

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

4. Apr 12022

   Standard health inspection

   8 findings

   • F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Level GActual harmCorrected May 26, 2022
   • F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 1, 2022
   • F761Ensure 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 26, 2022
   • F553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 1, 2022
   • F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 1, 2022
   • F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 1, 2022
   • F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 26, 2022
   • F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 1, 2022

   Enforcement Action

   Civil money penalty, $4,587 imposed October 17, 2023. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of April 1, 2022, the nearest before the penalty date.

   Enforcement Action

   Civil money penalty, $4,587 imposed October 23, 2023. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of April 1, 2022, the nearest before the penalty date.

   Enforcement Action

   Civil money penalty, $4,587 imposed October 30, 2023. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of April 1, 2022, the nearest before the penalty date.

   Enforcement Action

   Civil money penalty, $13,635 imposed December 11, 2023. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of April 1, 2022, the nearest before the penalty date.

   Enforcement Action

   Civil money penalty, $4,587 imposed January 2, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of April 1, 2022, the nearest before the penalty date.

   Enforcement Action

   Civil money penalty, $35,373 imposed January 12, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of April 1, 2022, the nearest before the penalty date.

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

5. Feb 122021

   Standard health inspection

   3 findings

   • F761Ensure 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 8, 2021
   • F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 8, 2021
   • F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 8, 2021

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

1. 1

   Medication Labeling and Storage, Cited in Three Inspections

   Inspectors cited F761 in February 2021, April 2022 and June 2024. This citation covers how drugs are labeled and kept locked, including controlled drugs. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2122242426F761 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
2. 2

   Citation F583, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F583 in February 2021 and June 2024. The agency describes it this way: Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2122242426F583 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
3. 3

   Help With Daily Living, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F677 in April 2022 and June 2024. This citation covers help with bathing, dressing, eating and toileting for residents who cannot manage alone. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2122242426F677 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
4. 4

   Protection From Abuse and Neglect, No Recorded Correction

   F600 was cited in January 2024, June 2024 and January 2026. This citation covers whether residents are protected from abuse and neglect by anyone. The most serious was level J (immediate jeopardy). The January 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Past Non-Compliance.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

   2122242426F600 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
5. 5

   Accident Hazards and Supervision, No Recorded Correction

   F689 was cited in January 2024 and January 2026. This citation covers whether residents are protected from accident hazards and supervised closely enough to prevent accidents, including falls. The most serious was level J (immediate jeopardy). The January 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Past Non-Compliance.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

   2122242426F689 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

1. 01

   How are medications stored and secured, and who checks the medication carts?

   Medication Labeling and Storage: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E.

2. 02

   What changed after F583 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation F583: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

3. 03

   How long do residents usually wait for help with bathing, dressing or the bathroom, and how is that tracked?

   Help With Daily Living: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

4. 04

   What happened after the abuse or neglect citation, and what changed in training or supervision?

   Protection From Abuse and Neglect: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level J. The January 29, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

5. 05

   What changed in fall prevention and supervision after the last citation, and how do you check that it is still working?

   Accident Hazards and Supervision: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level J. The January 29, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

6. 06

   How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?

   No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.

7. 07

   What led to the 2026 fine, and has it been paid?

   A $17,225 civil money penalty was imposed January 29, 2026. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. The record holds eight enforcement actions in the window.

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Florida state survey agency.

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Florida state survey agency

  Inspection Feb 12, 2021 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Florida state survey agency

  Inspection Apr 1, 2022 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Florida state survey agency

  Inspection Jan 12, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Florida state survey agency

  Inspection Jun 28, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Florida state survey agency

  Inspection Jan 29, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Penalties, Provider Data Catalog

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

  Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 105417

  Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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