Aviata at North Fort Myers
Nursing Home · N FT Myers, FL
CMS certification number105507
Contact & location
991 Pondella RDN FT Myers, FL 33903
Lee County
- Phone
- (239) 995-8809
- ZIP code
- 33903 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day
- 111.5 (93% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Pondella Road Opco LLC
- Chain
- Aviata Health Group (50 facilities, avg 2.4★)
- Medicare certified since
- June 13, 1985
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Both council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.47 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.45 (state 0.73 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.84 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.17 (state 2.31 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.18 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 41.6 (state 41.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 73.7 (state 46.0 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 9, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 8.0 (state 7.1 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 2
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 27 health · 6 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-09 | 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 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-04-09 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-04-09 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-04-09 | 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 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-04-09 | 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 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-04-09 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. F0947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-08 |
| 2025-10-22 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-23 |
| 2025-10-22 | 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 2025-12-23 |
| 2024-11-14 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-17 |
| 2024-11-14 | 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 2024-12-13 |
| 2024-07-02 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-02 |
| 2024-04-25 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-24 |
| 2024-03-13 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-12 |
| 2024-03-13 | 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 2024-04-12 |
| 2024-03-13 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-12 |
| 2024-03-13 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-12 |
| 2024-03-13 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-12 |
| 2024-03-13 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-12 |
| 2024-03-13 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-12 |
| 2024-03-13 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-12 |
| 2024-03-13 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-12 |
| 2022-05-04 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2022-06-04 |
| 2022-05-04 | 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 2022-06-04 |
| 2022-05-04 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-06-04 |
| 2022-05-04 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-06-04 |
| 2022-05-04 | Provide 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. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-06-04 |
| 2022-05-04 | 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 2022-06-04 |
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
3 penalties in the last three years, including $14,120 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-14 | Fine | $6,152 |
| 2024-03-13 | Fine | $4,823 |
| 2023-12-11 | Fine | $3,145 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Aspire MGT LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nassif, Roderick (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sharrer, Lisa (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Freund, Nochum (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pondella Parent LLC (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fort Myers 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 | |
| Nassif, Roderick (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sharrer, Lisa (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Aviata at North Fort Myers?
Aviata at North Fort Myers has a 3-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 North Fort Myers have?
It has 120 certified beds and cares for about 112 residents per day.
Has Aviata at North Fort Myers been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 3 penalties totaling $14,120 in the last three years.
Who owns Aviata at North Fort Myers?
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 North Fort Myers?
(239) 995-8809. The facility is located at 991 Pondella RD, N FT Myers, FL 33903.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.