Aviata at Beneva
On Medicare Special Focus status, a serious quality warning. Visit in person and ask tough questions before deciding.
based on 78 Google reviews

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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
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 detailsStrengths
- 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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Distribution · 74 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
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?
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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.”
“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.”
“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.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both 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
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
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, 2026Routine9
Administration Deficiencies
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Administration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Environmental Deficiencies
Have policies on smoking.
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.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Nov 19, 2025Complaint5
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Administration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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, 2025Complaint2
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Oct 12, 2023Routine11
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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.
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Aug 14, 2023Complaint1
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, 2021Routine6
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
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
Aviata at Beneva
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Aviata Health Group
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
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