Aviata At Santa Barbara
Cape Coral, Lee County, Florida · CCN 105588 · For-profit (LLC) · part of Aviata Health Group (50 facilities, chain average 2.4 stars)
CMS rates Aviata At Santa Barbara 2 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 120 certified beds, 116 residents a day on average. 27 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 6 at immediate jeopardy; 6 fines totalling $111,543.
On record
- Special Focus Facility candidate. On CMS’s list of facilities that qualify for the program but are not yet in it.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 5 / 4 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.38412 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.56315 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.09417 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 34.8% (registered nurses 50%) |
| Administrators who left | 3 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-16 complaint survey |
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0678 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-14 |
| 2026-04-16 complaint survey |
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0726 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-14 |
| 2026-04-16 complaint survey |
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0627 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-14 |
| 2026-03-03 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0690 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-01 |
| 2026-01-14 complaint survey |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0600 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-13 |
| 2025-11-19 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-01-06 |
| 2025-08-29 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-29 |
| 2025-08-29 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0726 |
L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-29 |
| 2025-08-29 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0835 |
L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-29 |
| 2025-08-29 | Have policies on smoking. Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0926 |
L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-29 |
| 2025-08-29 | Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0843 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-29 |
| 2025-08-29 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0565 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-29 |
| 2025-08-29 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0693 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-29 |
| 2025-08-29 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-29 |
| 2025-08-29 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0883 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-29 |
| 2025-08-29 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0582 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-29 |
| 2025-08-29 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0645 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-29 |
| 2025-08-29 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0679 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-29 |
| 2025-08-29 | 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. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0887 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-29 |
| 2025-08-06 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-04 |
| 2025-08-06 complaint survey |
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0770 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-04 |
| 2025-02-27 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-27 |
| 2024-07-11 complaint survey |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-09-04 |
| 2023-09-14 | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0688 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-10-14 |
| 2023-09-14 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-10-14 |
| 2023-09-14 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0582 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-10-14 |
| 2021-10-14 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-12-15 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-06 | Fine | $88,166 |
| 2025-02-27 | Fine | $4,337 |
| 2025-02-27 | Fine | $4,336 |
| 2025-02-27 | Fine | $4,336 |
| 2025-02-27 | Fine | $4,336 |
| 2024-07-11 | Fine | $6,032 |
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Mgt LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2023-11-02 |
| Santa Barbara Parent LLC Organization | direct ownership interest | — | 2023-11-02 |
| Coralee Holdco LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2023-11-02 |
| Nassif, Roderick Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2023-11-10 |
| Papineau, Bert Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-03-27 |
| Freund, Nochum Individual | corporate officer | — | 2023-11-02 |
| Dagan, Amitai Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | — | 2025-07-16 |
| Goldberger, Abraham Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | — | 2025-07-16 |
| Goldberger, Faigy Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | — | 2025-07-16 |
| Herskowitz, Eliezer Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | — | 2025-07-16 |
| Herskowitz, Yaakov Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | — | 2025-07-16 |
| Travitsky, Aaron Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | — | 2025-07-16 |
| Freund, Nochum Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-11-02 |
| Nassif, Roderick Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-11-10 |
| Papineau, Bert Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2025-03-27 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Lee County.