Fort Myers Senior AdvisorWhat are the basic facts about Aviata at Santa Barbara?
Aviata at Santa Barbara is a nursing home with 120 licensed beds at 216 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral 33991, holding Florida AHCA license #11040961; CMS rates it 2 out of 5 overall in Care Compare data dated October 1, 2026.
| Field | Record |
|---|---|
| AHCA license # | 11040961 |
| Licensed beds (AHCA) | 120 |
| Status on AHCA locator | Licensed |
| Original license date | November 2, 2023 |
| License expiration | November 1, 2027 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 105588 |
| Ownership type (CMS) | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds / average daily census | 120 / 112.4 |
| Chain affiliation (CMS) | AVIATA HEALTH GROUP |
| Located in a continuing care retirement community (CMS) | No |
| CMS Special Focus status | SFF Candidate |
What star ratings does CMS give Aviata at Santa Barbara?
On Care Compare, Aviata at Santa Barbara holds 2 of 5 overall, with 1 stars for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 5 for quality measures.
| CMS domain | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 1 of 5 |
| Staffing | 1 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 5 of 5 |
| Long-stay residents' quality | 5 of 5 |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality | 4 of 5 |
Payroll data shows 3.33 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, lower than the Lee County median of 3.91; registered nurses account for 0.50 hours, lower than the Lee County median of 0.86.
What did the most recent inspection find at Aviata at Santa Barbara?
CMS's latest standard health inspection for Aviata at Santa Barbara, dated August 29, 2025, recorded 19 health deficiencies (the Lee County median is 7), and CMS shows 6 federal fines worth $111,543 in the last three years.
The two inspection cycles before that recorded 7 deficiencies combined, and CMS lists 0 citations from infection-control inspections. AHCA surveyors carry out these federal inspections in Florida.
Does Aviata at Santa Barbara have Florida sanctions on its record?
Yes: AHCA lists 17 state sanctions on the license totaling $64,500, most recently initiated April 10, 2023.
| Date initiated | Action | Basis | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 10, 2023 | Fine | Survey | $10,000 |
| April 10, 2023 | Conditional License | Survey | — |
| January 6, 2023 | Fine | Survey | $2,500 |
| January 7, 2021 | Fine | Survey | $2,000 |
| October 8, 2020 | Conditional License | Survey | — |
| October 8, 2020 | Fine | Survey | $3,750 |
| June 24, 2020 | Conditional License | Survey | — |
| June 24, 2020 | Fine | Survey | $3,750 |
What other nursing homes are close to Aviata at Santa Barbara?
Gulf Coast Village is the nearest other licensed nursing home, about 1.4 miles away, with a CMS overall rating of Not rated by CMS.
| Facility | Miles away | CMS overall | Licensed beds | CMS deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Coast Village 1333 Santa Barbara Blvd, 33991 | 1.4 | Not rated by CMS | 105 | 3 |
| Aviata at North Fort Myers 991 Pondella Rd, 33903 | 3.6 | 2 of 5 | 120 | 8 |
| Rehab & Healthcare Center of Cape Coral 2629 Del Prado Blvd, 33904 | 3.7 | 2 of 5 | 120 | 11 |
| Cedarbrook Health and Rehabilitation Center 1600 Matthew Drive, 33907 | 7.1 | 3 of 5 | 120 | 10 |
Which Lee County hospital is closest to Aviata at Santa Barbara?
Measured in a straight line, Cape Coral Hospital is closest (about 2.1 miles), followed by Lee Memorial Hospital (about 5.9 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
