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Aviata at North Florida

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

6700 Nw 10th Place, Gainesville, FL 32605120 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.2/5

based on 83 Google reviews

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9/ 10
critical Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

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

  • Special Focus Facility (under heightened CMS scrutiny)
  • Abuse citation on record
  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (17 vs median 6.0)

Bottom 25% in FL · Critically understaffed (RN) · Worst in AVIATA HEALTH GROUP chain · $160,499 in fines · Special Focus Facility (CMS) · Abuse citation

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

The Village offers an exceptional lifestyle for independent seniors with abundant social activities and a beautiful campus. However, families considering assisted living or memory care should be diligent; observe staffing levels during your tour and ask specific questions about how management handles staff accountability and resident requests.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

83 reviews on Google
The Village at Gainesville is a large, resort-style senior living community that receives high praise from many residents and their families for its beautiful campus, extensive activity programming, and friendly staff. However, some family members have raised significant concerns regarding staffing levels in assisted living, responsiveness to resident needs, and a perceived focus on financial gain over quality of care.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
Food9.0Staff7.0Clean9.0Activities10.0MedsN/AMemory6.0Comms7.0Value4.0

Strengths

  • Extensive activity and social programming
  • Beautiful, well-maintained campus
  • Professional and welcoming staff
  • Variety of dining options

Concerns

  • Understaffing in assisted living/memory care (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Unresponsive to resident needs or requests (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Perception of prioritizing profit over resident care (mentioned by 3 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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234'16(1)'18(5)'21(4)'24(2)'26(16)

Distribution · 87 analyzed

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10 reviews posted between Sep 3, 2025Sep 5, 2025 · 9 were 5-star

How They Respond to Reviews

3%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1With such a beautiful and well-maintained campus, how do you ensure the outdoor spaces are safely accessible for residents with mobility challenges?
  • 2We've heard wonderful things about your social programming; could you tell us more about the specific types of activities available to keep residents engaged?
  • 3How does the nursing team manage resident requests and ensure that needs are addressed promptly throughout the day?
  • 4Given the recent inspections, what specific steps is the facility taking to improve staffing levels and clinical oversight?
  • 5In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the protocol for notifying the family and coordinating with doctors?
  • 6We noticed the variety of dining options mentioned by others; how much input do residents have in their daily meal choices?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

My mother has lived at the Village at Gainesville for many years, first in Assisted Living and now in Memory Care. They have always provided a warm nurturing environment and the staff is always willing to help.

Memory care family member · 2025★★★★★

I don't appreciate how the CNA Stephanie used hard profanity towards another worker who's not only new but (NEW) to being a CNA instead of her teaching and showing her how to do things so it wont happen again you just went straight to using profanity in front of everyone.. The head nurse asia was present during this time and instead of doing her job by correcting she agrees and see no problem with Stephanie actions

Visitor/Observer · 2026☆☆☆☆

Unresponsive to the needs of my mother. Most any request or suggestion is answered with “no.”

Assisted living resident's family · 2021★★☆☆☆
Source: 83 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.23hrs
31%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.76hrs
92%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
57%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
69%
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
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

7

measures

Worse Than Avg

4

measures

Mixed Results

6

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.5%
Better than Avg
Here
1.5%
US
15.5%
FL
8.7%
Alachua
5.4%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility20.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
20.2%
US
19.5%
FL
15.0%
Alachua
7.2%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.6%
Better than Avg
Here
7.6%
US
19.4%
FL
11.5%
Alachua
12.2%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.4%
Better than Avg
Here
1.4%
US
12.1%
FL
4.1%
Alachua
5.9%

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

💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility91.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
91.4%
US
93.4%
FL
98.1%
Alachua
95.8%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.2%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
8.2%
US
14.4%
FL
9.1%
Alachua
8.1%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility93.0%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
93.0%
US
79.8%
FL
94.7%
Alachua
96.8%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility82.3%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
82.3%
US
81.8%
FL
94.8%
Alachua
93.5%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
FL
1.5%
Alachua
1.0%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

17deficiencies
3penalties
Well above state avg (7.3)
14 complaint-triggered
$160,499 in fines

Multiple families have filed complaints prompting 17 of 43 deficiencies, with serious concerns about abuse protection and medication management recurring across surveys. Recent issues include medication errors, nursing competencies, and pain management, though the facility has corrected all identified problems. The pattern of repeated complaint-triggered deficiencies, particularly regarding resident protection and medication safety, suggests ongoing care quality challenges families should carefully consider.

Oct 10, 2025Complaint
7
0726Immediate jeopardy · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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.

0600Immediate jeopardy · 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.

0760Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0694Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

0757Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Aug 29, 2025Complaint
1
0697Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Jan 9, 2025Routine
9
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.

0644Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

0695Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0770Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

0812Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Nov 19, 2024Complaint
6
0600Immediate jeopardy · 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.

0684Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0835Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

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

0867Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

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

0607Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Aug 16, 2023Routine
11
0222Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

0345Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0355Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0918Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

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.

0372Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0741Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

0732Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Mar 10, 2022Routine
6
0756Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

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.

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.

0812Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0867Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

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

Federal Penalties

Fine

Aug 29, 2025

$80,640

Fine

Nov 19, 2024

$155,526

Fine

Aug 16, 2023

$4,973

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Aviata at North Florida

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Aviata Health Group

Chain Size

52 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.1/5 · Rank 44 of 52 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Undisclosed

Ownership Data Not Available · Organization

Source: Medicare provider data

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