Aviata at Big Bend
207 Marshall Dr, Perry, FL 32347 · (850) 584-6334
For profit - Corporation · 120 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Special Focus Facility candidate Medicare's data lists this home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is for homes with a persistent record of serious problems.
Aviata at Big Bend has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 4 citations (the Florida average is 7.1). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $150,655 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 26, 2026 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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 26, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.March 26, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.March 26, 2026 · F0887 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.March 26, 2026 · F0919 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 11 citations.
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.July 16, 2026 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.February 11, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.February 11, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.February 11, 2026 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.September 11, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Many
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.September 11, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.September 11, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.September 11, 2025 · F0865 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.August 7, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.December 18, 2024 · F0688 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Post nurse staffing information every day.December 18, 2024 · F0732 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $26,685August 7, 2025
- Fine of $123,970August 7, 2025
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 | 3.68 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.01 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.56 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.11 | 2.31 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 61.2% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 66.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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- Eden Springs Nursing and Rehab Center Crawfordville · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Greenville Nursing and Rehab Center Greenville · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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