Aviata At Venice

Aviata At Venice holds an overall 2-star rating from CMS, which places it below average compared to other nursing homes nationally. That overall number is shaped by three separate scores, and in this case, two of the three are pulling it down. The health inspection rating is 2 stars, meaning state inspectors found more citations, or more serious ones, than you'd typically see at a comparable facility. The quality measures rating is also 2 stars, which reflects below-average outcomes across 15 clinical indicators like fall rates, pressure wounds, and residents' ability to maintain daily functioning. The one bright spot is staffing, which earned 4 stars, meaning residents here get more nursing time relative to the number of residents than most facilities can offer.

The staffing score is genuinely meaningful since consistent, attentive care affects almost everything else in a nursing home. But families should weigh that against the inspection and quality measures concerns, which suggest that despite adequate staffing levels, the outcomes and compliance record haven't kept pace. It's worth asking the facility directly about any cited deficiencies and what steps they've taken to address them before making a decision.

Staffing at Aviata At Venice is a bit of a mixed picture compared to other Florida senior care facilities. On the registered nurse side, residents here receive about 0.81 RN hours per day, which is notably higher than the Florida average of 0.52 hours. In practical terms, that means a more experienced nurse is more likely to be available when a resident needs attention, whether that is for a medication concern or a change in health condition. When you look at total nursing hours across all staff types, though, the numbers are nearly the same as the state average, 3.79 hours per resident per day here versus 3.87 statewide. So while the overall amount of nursing time residents receive is right in line with what you would find elsewhere, the fact that more of that time comes from RNs rather than lower-level aides is worth noting, especially if your loved one has more complex medical needs.

Aviata At Venice has a 2-out-of-5-star health inspection rating from the government, which is below average and worth taking seriously as you evaluate this facility. There is one recorded federal penalty on file, with a fine of $28,009 issued in June 2024, meaning this is a fairly recent finding and not something buried in the distant past. A single penalty does not automatically make a facility unsafe, but the combination of a lower inspection rating and a recent fine suggests families should ask the facility directly about what happened, what corrections were made, and how care practices have changed since then. Families evaluating this facility can compare it to others in Venice on the Venice nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during the day shift, and does that ratio change at night or on weekends?
2. How long have your direct care staff been working here, and what is your average turnover rate for CNAs and nurses over the past year?
3. If my loved one has a fall, an injury, or a sudden change in condition, how will you contact me and how quickly can I expect that call?
4. Can I visit at any time without scheduling ahead, and are there any hours when family members are not allowed on the floor?
5. What does a typical day look like for a resident who needs help with bathing, meals, and getting around, and how much of that care happens on a set schedule versus when the resident is ready?
6. Has this facility been cited for any deficiencies in the last two state inspections, and can you walk me through what was found and what changed as a result?

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