Aviata at Sarasota
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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 (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 · $41,885 in fines
What this means for your family
While the facility has seen recent improvements in staff engagement and physical therapy, the history of inconsistent care and communication issues remains a concern. We strongly advise families to conduct an in-person tour, specifically observing the responsiveness of staff during off-peak hours, and to maintain frequent, direct contact with the administration to ensure your loved one's needs are met.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
122 reviews on Google“Reviews for Aviata at Sarasota (formerly Magnolia Health and Rehabilitation) are highly polarized, with many patients praising the physical therapy department and facility aesthetics while others report severe neglect and administrative failures. While some residents appreciate the spacious rooms and helpful individual staff members, recurring complaints highlight poor food quality, slow response times, and significant communication breakdowns with families.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Effective physical therapy department
- Spacious, modern private rooms
- Clean, well-maintained building
- Helpful individual nursing and CNA staff
Concerns
- Poor food quality and inadequate nutrition (mentioned by 9 reviewers)
- Neglect and slow response times for basic needs (mentioned by 8 reviewers)
- Poor communication and difficulty reaching staff (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
- Unsafe patient care (medication errors, fall risks) (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
- Unsanitary conditions and pest issues (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 161 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed your team is very active in responding to online feedback; how do you use that family input to improve daily operations and communication?
- 2Given the importance of nutrition for recovery, could you walk me through your current meal planning process and how you ensure residents receive balanced, appetizing options?
- 3I understand that medication management is a top priority; what specific protocols do you have in place to ensure accuracy and safety for residents?
- 4With the facility being quite spacious, how do you ensure that staff are consistently available and responsive when a resident needs assistance in their room?
- 5Beyond the physical therapy program, what kind of social activities or daily engagement opportunities are available to keep residents active and connected?
- 6How does your leadership team monitor and maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the building to ensure a comfortable environment for everyone?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The food is unacceptable. The portion given out does not nearly meet the requirements for the protein/value these patients need to fill their tummy’s.”
“The most poorly ran facility in this area the administration is a joke in the past year they changed hands 3 times. With every change of administration it gets worse.”
“The staff is friendly and helpful. They go out of their way to help. They have lots of private rooms and many places for the residents to meet with family and friends.”
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
14
measures
3
measures
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
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
Aviata at Sarasota shows a concerning pattern of recurring problems with families filing multiple complaints over medication errors, safety hazards, and care quality issues. The facility has persistent deficiencies in medication management, safety protocols, and fire safety systems that appear repeatedly across surveys from 2021 through 2025, suggesting ongoing systemic issues despite corrections being reported for most violations.
Jan 14, 2026Complaint2
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.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Dec 3, 2025Complaint2
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 appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Dec 12, 2024Routine19
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
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
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
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.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
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.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Dec 12, 2024Complaint3
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Feb 13, 2024Complaint2
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Sep 18, 2023Complaint1
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Dec 11, 2023
$9,440
Fine
Oct 17, 2023
$2,470
Fine
Oct 10, 2023
$2,098
Fine
Oct 2, 2023
$1,748
Fine
Sep 11, 2023
$3,145
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Aviata at Sarasota
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Aviata Health Group
52 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.1/5 · Rank 39 of 52 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
Owners
South Tuttle Parent LLC
Owner · Organization
Aih Holdings 10 LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Altranais Care Centers LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Aspire Investors Holdings II LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Aspire Investors Holdings LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Hautco Holdings LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Hautco LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Leinen LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Magnolia Holdco LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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