Skilled nursing · Pensacola, FL

Aviata At University Hills

10040 HILLVIEW ROAD, Pensacola, FL 32514

2 / 5CMS 120 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected
PALMELLE

31

Below median

Federal · State

Serious issues

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Aviata At University Hills carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 31 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Florida state records. Health inspection rating sits at 2-star, staffing at 3-star, quality measures at 4-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 8.0 percent, below the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 13.8 percent, below the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.76 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 67 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

Medicare/Medicaid certified

Operating in Pensacola.

Worth asking about

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Ask about staff-to-resident ratio by shift, weekend coverage, and how recent inspections went.

Federal CMS + Florida state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★2 / 5
Health inspection★★★★★2 / 5
Staffing★★★★★3 / 5
Quality measures★★★★4 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This
0.76
Nat
0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This
3.34
Nat
3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This
67%
Nat
53%

Annual RN turnover

This
72%
Nat
47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This
8.0%
Nat
14%

Sedative / sleep med

This
13.8%
Nat
15%

Physical restraint

This
0.0%
Nat
1.1%

Falls with major injury

This
1.8%
Nat
1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$28,359 in fines (3)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID105445
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
ChainIndependent
Beds120
Avg residents108

Citations · last 36 months

  • No federal conflict flags on record in the latest CMS reconcile.

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Florida DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Aviata At University Hills?

Aviata At University Hills has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 2 out of 5 stars. It scores 2 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 University Hills been cited for resident harm?

It has $28,359 in federal fines across 3 penalties on record in the last 36 months. The full record for Aviata At University Hills appears in the record section above.

Does Aviata At University Hills use antipsychotic medications?

8.0 percent of long-stay residents at Aviata At University Hills are on antipsychotic medications, below the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is near the national median at 13.8 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 University Hills's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Aviata At University Hills has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 31 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 University Hills?

Aviata At University Hills is located at 10040 HILLVIEW ROAD, Pensacola, FL 32514. Phone: (850) 474-0570. 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 University Hills a special focus facility?

Aviata At University Hills is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $28,359 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

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

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Aviata At University Hills 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 University Hills compare to other Pensacola skilled nursing facilities?

Aviata At University Hills holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 31. Browse the full Pensacola directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

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

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 University Hills and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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