Aviata at North Fort Myers
991 Pondella Rd, North Fort Myers, FL 33903 · (239) 995-8809
For profit - Limited Liability company · 120 certified beds
Aviata at North Fort Myers has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 6 citations (the Florida average is 7.1). It was fined 3 times in the last three years, $14,120 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 9, 2026 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.April 9, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.April 9, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 9, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.April 9, 2026 · F0698 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.April 9, 2026 · F0730 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.April 9, 2026 · F0947 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 8 citations.
- 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.October 22, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.October 22, 2025 · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.November 14, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.November 14, 2024 · F0698 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.July 2, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.April 25, 2024 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.March 13, 2024 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.March 13, 2024 · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $6,152November 14, 2024
- Fine of $4,823March 13, 2024
- Fine of $3,145December 11, 2023
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Florida average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.47 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.45 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.84 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.17 | 2.31 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 41.6% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 111.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Renaissance at the Terraces Bonita Springs · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Aviata at Santa Barbara Cape Coral · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Rehab & Healthcare Center of Cape Coral Cape Coral · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Life Care Center of Estero Estero · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit Fort Myers · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Aviata at North Fort Myers on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.