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Aviata at Beneva

On Medicare Special Focus status, a serious quality warning. Visit in person and ask tough questions before deciding.

741 South Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL 34232120 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.7/5

based on 78 Google reviews

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6/ 10
high Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Abuse citation on record
  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (16 vs median 6.0)

Bottom 25% in FL · Below recommended RN staffing · Worst in AVIATA HEALTH GROUP chain · $54,560 in fines · Abuse citation

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

While the facility has received a high volume of positive feedback recently, particularly regarding the therapy team and specific staff members, the recurring reports of slow response times and medication errors are concerning. We strongly recommend that families conduct an unannounced visit and specifically observe how quickly call bells are answered before making a decision.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

78 reviews on Google
Aviata at Beneva exhibits a stark divide in resident experiences, with many recent reviews praising specific staff members like Rita (DPE) and the therapy team for their dedication and kindness. However, long-term concerns persist regarding inconsistent care, including reports of slow call-bell response times, hygiene issues, and medication management errors. Families should be aware that while the facility has seen recent positive feedback under new leadership, historical and recurring complaints about basic care standards remain a significant point of contention.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
Food3.0Staff6.0Clean3.0Activities5.0Meds2.0MemoryN/AComms3.0Value2.0

Strengths

  • Highly praised therapy department
  • Dedicated and compassionate specific staff members
  • Improved atmosphere under recent leadership
  • Responsive social services

Concerns

  • Slow or non-existent response to call bells (mentioned by 7 reviewers)
  • Poor hygiene and cleanliness of rooms/facilities (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
  • Medication management errors or delays (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
  • Poor food quality and dining experience (mentioned by 4 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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234'15(1)'17(1)'19(2)'21(2)'23(6)'25(37)'26(5)

Distribution · 74 analyzed

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10 reviews posted between Apr 8, 2025Apr 11, 2025 · 10 were 5-star

How They Respond to Reviews

100%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed that you are very active in responding to online feedback; how does that commitment to communication translate into how you keep families updated on their loved one's daily care?
  • 2With 16 recent state violations, what specific changes or new protocols has the leadership team implemented over the last few months to improve facility cleanliness and resident hygiene?
  • 3Since the therapy department is so highly regarded here, how do you ensure that the progress made in therapy is supported by the nursing staff during daily routines?
  • 4We have heard concerns about response times for call bells; could you walk us through the current system for monitoring these alerts and how you ensure a staff member reaches a resident promptly?
  • 5Given the recent focus on improving the dining experience, what steps are being taken to ensure that meal quality and service meet the nutritional and personal preferences of the residents?
  • 6How does your nursing team manage the medication administration process to ensure accuracy and prevent the delays that can sometimes occur in a facility of this size?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The therapy department at Aspire at Beneva is fantastic!! They are kind, caring, and challenged my husband during therapies and helped him excel in a short period of time during his stay.

Rehab patient's family · 2024★★★★

My friend has been in the nursing home for over a month, takes hours to get anyone to help her. Has gotten a plain piece of bread for breakfast, two pieces another day. Not getting her medication at the right time or getting her showers every three days.

Friend of resident · 2023☆☆☆☆

I'm a CRNA, Resident at Beneva for rehab. My first roommate ran the TV full volume 24/7 ,the unit manager-Devin- refused to move me. He sent me to SMH & Baker Acted me. Adding" insult to injury."They moved me twice and lost all my clothing.

Rehab patient · 2025☆☆☆☆
Source: 78 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.52hrs
70%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.45hrs
84%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
46%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
50%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

11

measures

Worse Than Avg

4

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.6%
Better than Avg
Here
0.6%
US
12.1%
FL
4.1%
Sarasota
2.6%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.3%
Better than Avg
Here
9.3%
US
19.4%
FL
11.5%
Sarasota
15.5%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.5%
Better than Avg
Here
6.5%
US
14.4%
FL
9.1%
Sarasota
10.2%
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility22.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
22.2%
US
19.5%
FL
15.0%
Sarasota
17.5%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.0%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
9.0%
US
15.5%
FL
8.7%
Sarasota
9.6%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.2%
Better than Avg
Here
99.2%
US
93.4%
FL
98.1%
Sarasota
96.1%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility96.9%
Better than Avg
Here
96.9%
US
79.8%
FL
94.7%
Sarasota
92.3%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.1%
Better than Avg
Here
98.1%
US
81.8%
FL
94.8%
Sarasota
92.8%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
3.4%
US
1.6%
FL
1.5%
Sarasota
1.6%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

16deficiencies
2penalties
Well above state avg (7.3)
8 complaint-triggered
$54,560 in fines

This facility has concerning complaint patterns with families filing reports leading to 7 deficiencies, including recent serious issues with abuse protection and incident reporting that remain uncorrected from November 2019. The most recurring problems involve daily care assistance, food safety, and medication management, with food safety violations appearing across multiple years (2020-2023). While most older deficiencies show corrections, the recent complaint-triggered findings about abuse prevention suggest ongoing care quality concerns that families should carefully evaluate.

Jan 9, 2026Routine
9
0865Immediate jeopardy · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

0689Immediate jeopardy · WidespreadCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0835Immediate jeopardy · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

0926Immediate jeopardy · WidespreadCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Have policies on smoking.

0693Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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.

0921Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0883Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Nov 19, 2025Complaint
5
0550Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0677Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0867Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Aug 13, 2025Complaint
2
0600Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0686Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Oct 12, 2023Routine
11
0920Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0565Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0684Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0700Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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.

0806Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

0730Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Aug 14, 2023Complaint
1
0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Nov 18, 2021Routine
6
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0578Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0791Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

0211Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Nov 19, 2025

$74,665

Fine

Aug 13, 2025

$35,464

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Aviata at Beneva

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Aviata Health Group

Chain Size

52 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.1/5 · Rank 52 of 52 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

741 S Beneva Rd Opco Parent LLC

Owner · Organization

741 S Beneva Rd Opco Holdco LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Dagan, Amitai

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Goldberger, Abraham

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Goldberger, Faigy

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Herskowitz, Eliezer

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Herskowitz, Yaakov

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Travitsky, Aaron

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Key personnel

Freund, NochumOfficer / DirectorFreund, NochumManagerRizzo, DavidManagerWilliams, ReginaManagerAspire Mgt LLCAdp of the Snf
Source: Medicare provider data

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