Aviata at Sand Key
Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.
based on 34 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.
- Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (17 vs median 6.0)
Bottom 25% in FL · Below recommended RN staffing · $175,634 in fines
What this means for your family
This facility has highly praised individual advocates like the Director of Patient Experience, which can be a major asset. However, the recurring reports of hygiene neglect and unprofessional nursing staff are serious red flags that require direct investigation during your visit.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
34 reviews on Google“Families should exercise extreme caution due to serious allegations of neglect, understaffing, and hygiene issues, including reports of residents left in soiled bedding. While some reviewers praise specific individuals in patient experience and the therapy team, there is a significant pattern of complaints regarding nursing staff attitude and administrative responsiveness.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate patient experience directors
- Effective therapy and rehabilitation team
- Friendly reception and administrative staff
- Engaging activities programs
Concerns
- Understaffing and slow response times (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Poor hygiene and cleanliness in resident rooms (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Rude or unprofessional nursing staff (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Issues with laundry and housekeeping services (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 36 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed you are very active in responding to feedback online; could you walk me through your process for addressing family concerns or complaints once they are raised?
- 2Given the recent focus on staffing levels, what specific steps is the facility taking to ensure that residents receive timely assistance with daily needs like hygiene and room cleanliness?
- 3I see your therapy team is highly regarded; how do they coordinate with the nursing staff to ensure that a resident’s health progress is maintained throughout the day?
- 4With the current staffing structure, what is the protocol for ensuring that residents are checked on regularly and that their linens and personal spaces remain clean and sanitary?
- 5Could you describe the daily activity schedule and how the staff ensures residents are engaged and supported throughout the day?
- 6In the event of a medical emergency, what is the specific chain of command and communication process to ensure families are notified immediately?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff was thoughtful and strived to provide the best care possible for him. Everyone we spoke with, from the nurses, the administrator, the business office, the social worker, the therapy staff, and the aides, were all warm and friendly to us”
“I went there to visit my sister I was amazed at how clean this facility was, the staff was amazing they tend to your every need, no waiting I mean they are spot on”
“We walked in to visit family member they were laying in soiled sheets with no adult diapers there was waste in the floor in the bathroom a bio hazard. So disgusting.”
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 on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
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 faced multiple family complaints leading to serious deficiencies including abuse protection failures and insufficient nursing staff. The most recurring problems involve medication management, care planning, and facility safety/maintenance issues. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of complaints suggests ongoing concerns about basic care standards that families should investigate thoroughly before placement.
Sep 5, 2024Complaint2
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Feb 1, 2024Routine21
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Administration Deficiencies
Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies
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.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
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.
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
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 care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Feb 1, 2024Complaint1
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Oct 31, 2023Complaint2
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.
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.
Jun 27, 2023Complaint2
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
May 18, 2023Complaint1
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Oct 31, 2023
$163,898
Fine
May 18, 2023
$5,868
Fine
May 18, 2023
$5,868
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Aviata at Sand Key
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Aviata Health Group
52 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.1/5 · Rank 21 of 52
Ownership & Management
Owners
Sunset Road Parent LLC
Owner · Organization
Asp FL 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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