Fort Myers Senior AdvisorWhat are the basic facts about Aviata at North Fort Myers?
Aviata at North Fort Myers is a nursing home with 120 licensed beds at 991 Pondella Rd, North Fort Myers 33903, holding Florida AHCA license #1444096; CMS rates it 2 out of 5 overall in Care Compare data dated October 1, 2026.
| Field | Record |
|---|---|
| AHCA license # | 1444096 |
| Licensed beds (AHCA) | 120 |
| Status on AHCA locator | Licensed |
| Original license date | September 1, 2023 |
| License expiration | August 31, 2027 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 105507 |
| Ownership type (CMS) | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds / average daily census | 120 / 114.3 |
| Chain affiliation (CMS) | AVIATA HEALTH GROUP |
| Located in a continuing care retirement community (CMS) | No |
What star ratings does CMS give Aviata at North Fort Myers?
On Care Compare, Aviata at North Fort Myers holds 2 of 5 overall, with 2 stars for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality measures.
| CMS domain | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 2 of 5 |
| Staffing | 2 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 4 of 5 |
| Long-stay residents' quality | 5 of 5 |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality | 2 of 5 |
Payroll data shows 3.35 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, lower than the Lee County median of 3.91; registered nurses account for 0.39 hours, lower than the Lee County median of 0.86; and nursing staff turnover runs 40.8%, roughly even with the Lee County median of 40.1%.
What did the most recent inspection find at Aviata at North Fort Myers?
CMS's latest standard health inspection for Aviata at North Fort Myers, dated April 9, 2026, recorded 8 health deficiencies (the Lee County median is 7), and CMS shows 3 federal fines worth $14,120 in the last three years.
The two inspection cycles before that recorded 13 deficiencies combined, and CMS lists 0 citations from infection-control inspections. AHCA surveyors carry out these federal inspections in Florida.
Does Aviata at North Fort Myers have Florida sanctions on its record?
Yes: AHCA lists 23 state sanctions on the license totaling $42,000, most recently initiated June 4, 2025.
| Date initiated | Action | Basis | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2025 | Conditional License | Survey | — |
| June 4, 2025 | Fine | Survey | $2,000 |
| April 13, 2024 | Fine | Survey | $2,500 |
| June 19, 2022 | Fine | Survey | $2,500 |
| June 19, 2022 | Conditional License | Survey | — |
| January 7, 2021 | Conditional License | Survey | — |
| January 7, 2021 | Fine | Survey | $3,500 |
| November 25, 2019 | Fine | Survey | $1,500 |
What other nursing homes are close to Aviata at North Fort Myers?
Aviata at Santa Barbara is the nearest other licensed nursing home, about 3.6 miles away, with a CMS overall rating of 2 of 5.
| Facility | Miles away | CMS overall | Licensed beds | CMS deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviata at Santa Barbara 216 Santa Barbara Blvd, 33991 | 3.6 | 2 of 5 | 120 | 19 |
| Gulf Coast Village 1333 Santa Barbara Blvd, 33991 | 4.2 | Not rated by CMS | 105 | 3 |
| Rehab & Healthcare Center of Cape Coral 2629 Del Prado Blvd, 33904 | 4.6 | 2 of 5 | 120 | 11 |
| Aviata at Evans 3735 Evans Ave, 33901 | 5.6 | 1 of 5 | 120 | 16 |
Which Lee County hospital is closest to Aviata at North Fort Myers?
Measured in a straight line, Cape Coral Hospital is closest (about 3.1 miles), followed by Lee Memorial Hospital (about 3.8 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
