Aviata At The Sea - Harbor Beach

Aviata At The Sea - Harbor Beach holds an overall 3-star rating from CMS, which puts it in the average range nationally. That overall score is a composite that pulls together three separate ratings, each measuring something different about how a facility operates and cares for its residents. The weakest piece here is the Health Inspection rating, which comes in at 2 stars, meaning state inspectors found more citations, or more serious ones, than you would typically see at comparable facilities. That is worth asking the facility about directly, since those citations can range from paperwork issues to more hands-on care concerns. The Staffing rating sits at 3 stars, reflecting that nurses and aides are spending a fairly typical amount of time with residents relative to how many people live there - not a red flag, but not a standout either. The brightest spot is the Quality Measures rating, a perfect 5 stars, which is based on 15 clinical and physical health outcomes like how residents are managing pain, whether they are experiencing falls, or how their mobility and health conditions are being maintained over time. That score suggests the residents who live there are seeing genuinely good health results day to day.

Staffing at Aviata At The Sea - Harbor Beach is a bit of a mixed picture compared to other Florida nursing homes. On the registered nurse side, residents here actually get more one-on-one time with an RN than the state average, at 0.83 hours per resident per day versus Florida's average of 0.52. That means if your loved one needs a skilled nurse to assess a health concern, manage medications, or respond to something more complex, there is relatively more RN coverage here than you would find at many other facilities. However, when you look at total nursing hours, which includes aides and other nursing staff, the picture shifts. The facility comes in at 3.29 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared to the Florida average of 3.87. In practical terms, that gap can show up in the day-to-day hands-on care, like help with bathing, getting dressed, or moving around safely. Neither number tells the whole story on its own, so it is worth asking the facility directly about their staffing patterns across different shifts, including nights and weekends, when coverage tends to thin out at many communities.

Aviata At The Sea - Harbor Beach has a below-average health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars, and its government penalty history is something families should take a close look at. The facility has racked up 7 penalties totaling $28,432 in fines, with the most recent penalty recorded in May 2023. That combination of a low inspection rating and multiple financial penalties suggests this facility has had recurring compliance issues, not just a one-time hiccup. It does not necessarily mean care is poor today, but it does mean families should ask specific questions during a tour, request recent inspection reports, and pay close attention to how staff interact with residents. Families evaluating this facility can compare it to others in Fort Lauderdale on the Fort Lauderdale nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant typically care for during the day shift, and how does that number change at night and on weekends?
2. How long have your charge nurses and CNAs been working here on average, and what does your staff turnover look like over the past year?
3. Can you walk me through exactly what happens when a resident has a fall, including who gets notified, how quickly, and what changes are made afterward?
4. If my loved one needs help getting to the bathroom at night, how long should they expect to wait after pressing the call button?
5. What does a typical weekday actually look like for a resident who doesn't have family visiting, from the time they wake up through the evening?
6. Has this facility received any citations or complaints in the past two years, and can you show me the most recent state inspection report?

For more guidance on evaluating facilities, see our guide to questions to ask when choosing a Florida nursing home.