Aviata At Lake Mary

Aviata At Lake Mary holds an overall 3-star rating from CMS, which means it falls in the average range compared to nursing homes across the country. That overall score is a composite of three separate ratings, and in this case, those three pieces tell quite different stories. The health inspection rating comes in at 2 stars, meaning state inspectors have found a below-average number or severity of citations during their visits. That's worth paying attention to, since inspections look at things like safety practices, care protocols, and how well the facility follows regulations. The staffing rating lands at 3 stars, which is average, reflecting that the amount of nursing time residents receive relative to the number of residents is in line with most facilities but not a standout.

Where Aviata At Lake Mary really shines is in its quality measures rating, a perfect 5 stars. This score is based on 15 clinical and physical health outcomes for residents, things like how well wounds are managed, whether residents are maintaining their physical function, and other hands-on health results. A top score here suggests that whatever is happening day to day, residents are experiencing strong health outcomes. For families, the picture is a mixed one. The health inspection history is something worth asking the facility about directly, but the quality measures score is genuinely reassuring and suggests the care residents receive is producing real, positive results.

Staffing levels at Aviata At Lake Mary fall a bit below what you'd typically see at Florida nursing homes. Residents here receive about 3.39 total nursing hours per day, compared to the state average of 3.87 hours. The registered nurse (RN) gap is also worth noting - residents get around 0.39 RN hours daily versus the Florida average of 0.52. In practical terms, that difference might not sound like much on paper, but it can show up in small but meaningful ways during a typical day, like how quickly a nurse responds to a concern, how much time staff can spend monitoring a resident's condition, or how hands-on the care feels during busy morning and evening routines. This doesn't necessarily mean care is poor here, but it's a fair question to bring up when you visit and talk with the staff directly.

Aviata At Lake Mary has a below-average health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is worth taking seriously as you research options for a loved one. The facility also has one government penalty on record, with a fine totaling $192,413, most recently issued in April 2023. A fine of that size tied to a single penalty is notable and suggests a significant compliance issue, though it does not tell you on its own whether conditions have since improved. If you are considering this facility, it would be reasonable to ask staff directly about what led to that penalty and what changes were made in response. Families evaluating this facility can compare it to others in Lake Mary on the Lake Mary nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for on a typical day shift, and how does that change on nights and weekends?
2. How long have most of your nursing staff been working here, and what do you do to keep turnover low?
3. Can you walk me through exactly what happens when a resident falls or has a medical emergency in the middle of the night?
4. How do you handle a resident who refuses a meal, a bath, or their medication, and who decides what comes next?
5. If my family member develops a pressure sore or loses a significant amount of weight, how and when would you contact me about that?
6. Can I come back unannounced on a weekday morning and a weekend afternoon to see how things look at different times?

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