Aviata at Santa Barbara
Nursing Home · Cape Coral, FL
CMS certification number105588
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.
Contact & location
216 Santa Barbara BlvdCape Coral, FL 33991
Lee County
- Phone
- (239) 772-4600
- ZIP code
- 33991 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day
- 115.6 (96% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Santa Barbara Blvd Opco LLC
- Chain
- Aviata Health Group (50 facilities, avg 2.4★)
- Medicare certified since
- November 3, 1987
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident 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
- 3.38 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.56 (state 0.73 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.76 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.06 (state 2.31 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.09 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 34.8 (state 41.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 50.0 (state 46.0 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 3 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- August 29, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 21.0 (state 7.1 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 8
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 27 health · 5 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-16 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. F0678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2026-05-14 |
| 2026-04-16 | 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 · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2026-05-14 |
| 2026-04-16 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. F0627 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-14 |
| 2026-03-03 | 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 · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-01 |
| 2026-01-14 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-13 |
| 2025-11-19 | 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 2026-01-06 |
| 2025-08-29 | 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 2025-09-29 |
| 2025-08-29 | 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 |
L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-09-29 |
| 2025-08-29 | 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 2025-09-29 |
| 2025-08-29 | Have policies on smoking. F0926 · Environmental Deficiencies |
L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-09-29 |
| 2025-08-29 | Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care. F0843 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-29 |
| 2025-08-29 | 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 2025-09-29 |
| 2025-08-29 | 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 2025-09-29 |
| 2025-08-29 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-29 |
| 2025-08-29 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-29 |
| 2025-08-29 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-29 |
| 2025-08-29 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-29 |
| 2025-08-29 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-29 |
| 2025-08-29 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. F0887 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-29 |
| 2025-08-06 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-04 |
| 2025-08-06 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. F0770 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-04 |
| 2025-02-27 | 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 · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-27 |
| 2024-07-11 | 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 2024-09-04 |
| 2023-09-14 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-14 |
| 2023-09-14 | 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 2023-10-14 |
| 2023-09-14 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-14 |
| 2021-10-14 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-12-15 |
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
6 penalties in the last three years, including $111,543 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-06 | Fine | $88,166 |
| 2025-02-27 | Fine | $4,337 |
| 2025-02-27 | Fine | $4,336 |
| 2025-02-27 | Fine | $4,336 |
| 2025-02-27 | Fine | $4,336 |
| 2024-07-11 | Fine | $6,032 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Aspire MGT LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nassif, Roderick (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Papineau, Bert (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Freund, Nochum (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Santa Barbara Parent LLC (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Coralee 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 | |
| Papineau, Bert (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Aviata at Santa Barbara?
Aviata at Santa Barbara has a 2-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 Santa Barbara have?
It has 120 certified beds and cares for about 116 residents per day.
Has Aviata at Santa Barbara been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 6 penalties totaling $111,543 in the last three years.
Who owns Aviata at Santa Barbara?
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 Santa Barbara?
(239) 772-4600. The facility is located at 216 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33991.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.