Skilled nursing · Sarasota, FL

Aviata At Beneva

741 SOUTH BENEVA ROAD, Sarasota, FL 34232

1 / 5CMS 120 bedsCapacity May 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Serious issues

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Aviata At Beneva carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 0 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Florida state records. Health inspection rating sits at 1-star, staffing at 3-star, quality measures at 4-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 7.4 percent, below the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 21.6 percent, above the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.52 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 45 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Florida DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

Low antipsychotic prescribing

This

7.4%

National

14%

Below national median. Suggests staff manages behaviors with non-medication approaches.

Worth asking about

Abuse-icon designation on CMS public list

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Special focus status: SFF Candidate

CMS flagged this facility for closer oversight. Ask why and what improvements are underway.

Federal CMS + Florida state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★1 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★1 / 5

Staffing★★★★★3 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.52

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.45

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

45%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

50%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

7.4%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

21.6%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

3.3%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

Abuse finding on recordSFF CandidateInspection current$110,129 in fines (2)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID105416

OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company

ChainIndependent

Beds120

Avg residents97

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
CMS has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. This is one of the most serious flags CMS assigns.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
CMS has designated this facility as a Special Focus Facility (SFF Candidate). This designation is given to nursing homes with a history of serious quality problems. Only the worst performers in the country receive this designation.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay antipsychotic rate is just 7% — well below the national median of about 14%. This facility is treating behavior and dementia symptoms with engagement, environmental design, and personalized routines instead of prescriptions. That's hard to do and rare to find.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Florida DPH · Last reconciled Jun 3, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Aviata At Beneva?

Aviata At Beneva has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 1 out of 5 stars. It scores 1 of 5 on health inspection, 3 of 5 on staffing, and 4 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Aviata At Beneva been cited for resident harm?

CMS has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. It has $110,129 in federal fines across 2 penalties on record in the last 36 months. The full record for Aviata At Beneva appears in the record section above.

Does Aviata At Beneva use antipsychotic medications?

7.4 percent of long-stay residents at Aviata At Beneva are on antipsychotic medications, below the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is elevated at 21.6 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Aviata At Beneva's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Aviata At Beneva has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 0 out of 100, putting it below the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Florida state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Aviata At Beneva?

Aviata At Beneva is located at 741 SOUTH BENEVA ROAD, Sarasota, FL 34232. Phone: (941) 957-0310. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Aviata At Beneva a special focus facility?

Aviata At Beneva carries special focus status (SFF Candidate) on the federal program that identifies facilities with persistent quality problems.

What does F-689 mean on Aviata At Beneva's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Aviata At Beneva has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Aviata At Beneva compare to other Sarasota skilled nursing facilities?

Aviata At Beneva holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 0. Browse the full Sarasota directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Aviata At Beneva?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Aviata At Beneva and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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