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Aviata at West Palm Beach

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

5065 Wallis Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33415120 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.0/5

based on 81 Google reviews

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2/ 10
low Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

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

  • Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (12 vs median 6.0)

Below average in FL · Below recommended RN staffing · Chain outperformer · No penalties on record

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility features a highly regarded therapy team and an engaging activities program that many residents find beneficial for recovery. However, families should be aware of significant reports regarding understaffing and communication gaps; we strongly recommend visiting in person and asking specifically about the nurse-to-patient ratio on weekends and how medication management is verified.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

81 reviews on Google
Aviata at West Palm Beach receives highly polarized feedback, with many residents and family members praising the dedicated therapy team and specific staff members for their compassionate care. However, significant concerns regarding understaffing, poor communication, and inconsistent medical oversight are frequently raised, with some reviewers describing serious lapses in patient safety and basic care standards.

Quality Themes

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Food4.0Staff6.0Clean4.0Activities9.0Meds3.0MemoryN/AComms3.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Highly effective physical therapy team
  • Engaging and proactive activities department
  • Attentive and compassionate individual staff members
  • Strong admissions and administrative support

Concerns

  • Chronic understaffing leading to slow response times (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
  • Poor communication and difficulty reaching management (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
  • Inconsistent medical care and medication management (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Facility cleanliness and outdated infrastructure (mentioned by 3 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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234'16(1)'18(2)'21(3)'23(2)'25(26)'26(24)

Distribution · 83 analyzed

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8
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5
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13
10 reviews posted between Mar 10, 2026Mar 11, 2026 · 7 were 5-star

How They Respond to Reviews

100%response rate

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 input to improve communication between families and your management team?
  • 2Given the current staffing levels, what specific protocols do you have in place to ensure residents receive timely assistance when they press their call buttons?
  • 3I’ve heard wonderful things about your physical therapy team and activity department; how do you integrate those programs into the daily routine for residents who may have varying mobility levels?
  • 4With the recent focus on facility updates, what is the current plan for addressing maintenance and cleanliness in the living areas?
  • 5Can you walk me through your process for medication management and how you ensure accuracy and consistency for residents with complex health needs?
  • 6How does your nursing team coordinate with families when there is a change in a resident’s medical condition, especially outside of standard business hours?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The physical therapy department is exceptional: dedicated, professional, and

Rehab patient · 2025★★★★★

I’m writing this review to share my deeply disappointing and distressing experience at this rehab facility following my hospital transfer on October 25th. I arrived with clear medical needs: a bariatric bed and a CPAP/BiPAP machine were supposed to be set up in advance. Neither was provided.

Rehab patient · 2025☆☆☆☆

I have heard bad things about rehabilitation places and was very concerned about sending my father anywhere for therapy but after speaking to Ayasha and meeting the team I couldn’t wait for him to get out Wellington regional and start his recovery.

Long-term resident's family · 2026★★★★★
Source: 81 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.61hrs
81%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.42hrs
83%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
38%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
53%
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

14

measures

Worse Than Avg

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.8%
Better than Avg
Here
6.8%
US
19.4%
FL
11.5%
Palm beach
8.8%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.5%
Better than Avg
Here
3.5%
US
14.4%
FL
9.1%
Palm beach
7.6%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.3%
Better than Avg
Here
9.3%
US
19.5%
FL
15.0%
Palm beach
15.9%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.8%
Better than Avg
Here
1.8%
US
12.1%
FL
4.1%
Palm beach
3.0%

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

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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.2%
Better than Avg
Here
7.2%
US
15.3%
FL
10.6%
Palm beach
8.1%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.1%
Better than Avg
Here
8.1%
US
15.4%
FL
8.7%
Palm beach
12.3%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.9%
Better than Avg
Here
98.9%
US
79.7%
FL
94.7%
Palm beach
94.8%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
81.8%
FL
94.8%
Palm beach
93.0%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
2.6%
US
1.6%
FL
1.5%
Palm beach
1.8%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

13deficiencies
Well above state avg (7.3)
5 complaint-triggered

This facility shows a concerning pattern with 38 deficiencies across 6 surveys, including families filing complaints that triggered investigations involving serious issues like life support failures and incontinence care problems. The most recurring problems involve medication management, quality of care, and nursing staffing adequacy. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the high volume and recurring nature of issues across multiple surveys suggest ongoing operational challenges families should carefully consider.

Mar 13, 2026Complaint
2
0600Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

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.

0678Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Sep 25, 2025Routine
16
0030Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

0222Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

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.

0355Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0920Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0688Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0693Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0725Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0757Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

0759Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

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.

Apr 1, 2025Complaint
1
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.

May 31, 2024Routine
6
0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0687Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate foot care.

0688Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

0694Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

0355Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

Mar 19, 2024Complaint
1
0687Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate foot care.

May 3, 2023Complaint
1
0678Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Aviata at West Palm Beach

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Aviata Health Group

Chain Size

52 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.1/5 · Rank 15 of 52

Ownership & Management

Owners

Wallis Parent LLC

Owner · Organization

Azalea Palm 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

Freund, NochumOfficer / DirectorBlackman, RussellManagerFreund, NochumManagerRodriguez, YanitzaManagerAspire Mgt LLCAdp of the Snf
Source: Medicare provider data

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