Aviata at Beneva

Nursing Home · Sarasota, FL

CMS overall rating 1/5 SFF candidate Abuse citation For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number105416
CMS lists this nursing home as a Special Focus Facility candidate – one of the lowest-performing nursing homes in its state based on inspection history.
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).

Contact & location

741 South Beneva Road
Sarasota, FL 34232
Sarasota County
Phone
(941) 957-0310
ZIP code
34232 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
120
Residents per day
100.5 (84% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
741 S Beneva RD Opco LLC
Chain
Aviata Health Group (50 facilities, avg 2.4★)
Medicare certified since
September 10, 1982
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Both council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.3
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 4.2
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.60 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.56 (state 0.73 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.88 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.16 (state 2.31 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.27 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
49.5 (state 41.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
53.8 (state 46.0 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
January 9, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
16.0 (state 7.1 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
7
Citations on record (3 years)
30 health · 4 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-01-09 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 L
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2026-02-09
2026-01-09 Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
F0835 · Administration Deficiencies		 L
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2026-02-09
2026-01-09 Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
F0865 · Administration Deficiencies		 L
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2026-02-09
2026-01-09 Have policies on smoking.
F0926 · Environmental Deficiencies		 L
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2026-02-09
2026-01-09 Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-09
2026-01-09 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-09
2026-01-09 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-09
2026-01-09 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-09
2026-01-09 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-09
2025-11-19 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-09
2025-11-19 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-09
2025-11-19 Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
F0867 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-09
2025-11-19 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-09
2025-11-19 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-09
2025-08-13 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2025-09-12
2025-08-13 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2025-09-12
2023-10-12 Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
F0565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-12
2023-10-12 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-02
2023-10-12 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-12
2023-10-12 Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-12
2023-10-12 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
F0806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-12
2023-10-12 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-02
2023-10-12 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-02
2023-10-12 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-12
2023-10-12 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-12
2023-10-12 Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-12
2023-08-14 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-11
2021-11-18 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-12-18
2021-11-18 Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-12-18
2021-11-18 Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
F0791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-12-18

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

2 penalties in the last three years, including $110,129 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-11-19Fine$74,665
2025-08-13Fine$35,464

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Aspire MGT LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Rizzo, David (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Williams, Regina (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Freund, Nochum (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
741 S Beneva RD Opco Parent LLC (organization)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
741 S Beneva RD Opco Holdco LLC (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Dagan, Amitai (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Goldberger, Abraham (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Goldberger, Faigy (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Herskowitz, Eliezer (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Herskowitz, Yaakov (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Travitsky, Aaron (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Freund, Nochum (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Rizzo, David (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Williams, Regina (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Aviata at Beneva?

Aviata at Beneva has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.3-star average in Florida.

How many beds does Aviata at Beneva have?

It has 120 certified beds and cares for about 101 residents per day.

Has Aviata at Beneva been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $110,129 in the last three years.

Who owns Aviata at Beneva?

It is part of Aviata Health Group and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Aviata at Beneva?

(941) 957-0310. The facility is located at 741 South Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL 34232.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.