Fort Myers Senior AdvisorWhat are the basic facts about Aviata at Evans?
Aviata at Evans is a nursing home with 120 licensed beds at 3735 Evans Ave, Fort Myers 33901, holding Florida AHCA license #130470992; CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall in Care Compare data dated October 1, 2026.
| Field | Record |
|---|---|
| AHCA license # | 130470992 |
| Licensed beds (AHCA) | 120 |
| Status on AHCA locator | Licensed |
| Original license date | November 2, 2023 |
| License expiration | November 1, 2027 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 106000 |
| Ownership type (CMS) | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds / average daily census | 120 / 113.2 |
| Chain affiliation (CMS) | AVIATA HEALTH GROUP |
| Located in a continuing care retirement community (CMS) | No |
What star ratings does CMS give Aviata at Evans?
On Care Compare, Aviata at Evans holds 1 of 5 overall, with 1 stars for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality measures.
| CMS domain | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 1 of 5 |
| Staffing | 2 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 4 of 5 |
| Long-stay residents' quality | 5 of 5 |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality | 4 of 5 |
Payroll data shows 3.37 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, lower than the Lee County median of 3.91; registered nurses account for 0.35 hours, lower than the Lee County median of 0.86; and nursing staff turnover runs 41.3%, higher than the Lee County median of 40.1%.
What did the most recent inspection find at Aviata at Evans?
CMS's latest standard health inspection for Aviata at Evans, dated August 21, 2024, recorded 16 health deficiencies (the Lee County median is 7), and CMS shows 3 federal fines worth $50,028 in the last three years.
The two inspection cycles before that recorded 12 deficiencies combined, and CMS lists 0 citations from infection-control inspections. AHCA surveyors carry out these federal inspections in Florida.
Does Aviata at Evans have Florida sanctions on its record?
Yes: AHCA lists 30 state sanctions on the license totaling $62,500, most recently initiated March 10, 2026.
| Date initiated | Action | Basis | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 10, 2026 | Conditional License | Survey | — |
| March 10, 2026 | Fine | Survey | $5,000 |
| June 3, 2025 | Conditional License | Survey | — |
| June 3, 2025 | Fine | Survey | $12,000 |
| September 20, 2024 | Conditional License | Survey | — |
| September 20, 2024 | Fine | Survey | $2,500 |
| March 20, 2022 | Fine | Survey | $1,000 |
| March 20, 2022 | Conditional License | Survey | — |
What other nursing homes are close to Aviata at Evans?
Page Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is the nearest other licensed nursing home, about 1.1 miles away, with a CMS overall rating of 2 of 5.
| Facility | Miles away | CMS overall | Licensed beds | CMS deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Page Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 2310 N Airport Road, 33907 | 1.1 | 2 of 5 | 180 | 6 |
| Winkler Court 3250 Winkler Avenue Extension, 33916 | 1.3 | 2 of 5 | 120 | 17 |
| Cedarbrook Health and Rehabilitation Center 1600 Matthew Drive, 33907 | 1.9 | 3 of 5 | 120 | 10 |
| Fort Myers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 7173 Cypress Dr, 33907 | 2.9 | 3 of 5 | 120 | 10 |
Which Lee County hospital is closest to Aviata at Evans?
Measured in a straight line, Lee Memorial Hospital is closest (about 1.8 miles), followed by Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health (about 5.5 miles).
Rehab referrals tend to follow these short distances, but a Medicare patient may choose any certified nursing home with a bed open.
State record: AHCA FloridaHealthFinder profile
