Aviata at the Harbor
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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)
- Above-median deficiencies (7 vs median 6.0)
Bottom 25% in FL · No penalties on record
What this means for your family
While the recent renovations and new management have clearly improved the facility's physical environment and dining, the history of serious neglect and staffing issues remains a concern. When touring, we strongly recommend you observe the response time to call lights and ask specifically about the current nurse-to-patient ratios on weekends and night shifts.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
136 reviews on Google“Aviata at the Harbor (formerly Consulate of Safety Harbor) has undergone significant changes, including a recent remodel and leadership transition, which have led to a sharp divide in reviewer experiences. While many recent reviews praise the facility's cleanliness, improved dining, and attentive rehab staff, a persistent pattern of critical complaints regarding neglect, poor communication, and staffing shortages remains a serious concern for families. Prospective families should weigh the positive reports of the facility's physical transformation against the recurring, severe allegations of inadequate patient care.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Effective physical and occupational therapy programs
- Clean, modern, and recently remodeled facility
- Improved dining and food quality
- Responsive administrative and unit management
Concerns
- Understaffing and slow response times to call lights (mentioned by 7 reviewers)
- Poor communication and difficulty reaching staff by phone (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Neglect, including hygiene issues and failure to provide medications (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
- Pest issues (roaches/mice) (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 140 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; what is the best way for families to communicate directly with management if they have concerns about their loved one's care?
- 2With the recent facility renovations, what specific steps are you taking to maintain high standards of cleanliness and pest control throughout the building?
- 3Could you walk me through your current process for medication administration and how you ensure accuracy for residents with complex health needs?
- 4When a resident uses their call light, what is your standard protocol for response times, and how do you monitor this during busier shifts?
- 5Given the focus on physical and occupational therapy here, how are these programs integrated into the daily routine for residents who need extra support?
- 6How do you keep families updated on changes in a resident's health status, especially when we are trying to reach someone by phone during busy hours?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The recent remodel has made a huge difference. The building looks beautiful, modern, and comfortable. It is always clean and well taken care of. The staff are friendly and caring, and the food is some of the best I’ve seen.”
“The amount of negligence and cutting corners at this place is unbelievable. The food portions don't match what is on the tickets. You have to fight to get therapy or doctors appointments. They don't clean wounds properly, if they clean them at all.”
“My mother was placed here Friday night I took her out 15 minutes after arriving. This place was deplorable. Human feces on bathroom walls, no hand soap sink was dirty, hole in wall under ac unit floor was sticky and smelled like urine.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 4 measures
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Residents vaccinated for the flu
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 shows recurring problems across multiple surveys, with families filing complaint reports about cleanliness and food quality. The most frequent issues involve medication management (including high error rates), food service and nutrition, and fire safety systems. While all deficiencies were reportedly corrected, the pattern of repeated violations in medication management, dietary services, and safety systems across four surveys suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should carefully consider.
Aug 1, 2024Routine13
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Egress Deficiencies
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
May 30, 2023Complaint4
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Jun 30, 2022Routine13
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
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 safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
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.
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Mar 5, 2021Routine14
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each 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.
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
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Aviata at the Harbor
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Aviata Health Group
52 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.1/5 · Rank 24 of 52
Ownership & Management
Owners
Dr Mlk Parent LLC
Owner · Organization
Safety Harbor Health 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
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