Skilled nursing · N Ft Myers, FL

Aviata At North Fort Myers

991 PONDELLA RD, N Ft Myers, FL 33903

3 / 5CMS 120 bedsCapacity May 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Concerns

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Aviata At North Fort Myers carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 42 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 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 5.6 percent, below the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 9.3 percent, below the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.57 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 42 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

5.6%

National

14%

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

Low rate of pressure ulcers

Below national median. Suggests consistent repositioning and attention to skin integrity.

Worth asking about

Tour-day questions

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Federal CMS + Florida state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★3 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★2 / 5

Staffing★★★★★3 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.57

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.48

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

42%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

68%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

5.6%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

9.3%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

4.0%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$14,120 in fines (3)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID105507

OwnershipFor profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds120

Avg residents105

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay antipsychotic rate is just 6% — 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
Flagged by CMS data
Pressure ulcer rate is 2.2% — under half the national median. Means the floor staff are repositioning residents on schedule and catching skin breakdown early. Hands-on attention shows up in this number.
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 North Fort Myers?

Aviata At North Fort Myers has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 3 out of 5 stars. It scores 2 of 5 on health inspection, 3 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Aviata At North Fort Myers been cited for resident harm?

It has $14,120 in federal fines across 3 penalties on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 2 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Aviata At North Fort Myers appears in the record section above.

Does Aviata At North Fort Myers use antipsychotic medications?

5.6 percent of long-stay residents at Aviata At North Fort Myers are on antipsychotic medications, below the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is near the national median at 9.3 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 North Fort Myers's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Aviata At North Fort Myers has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 42 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 North Fort Myers?

Aviata At North Fort Myers is located at 991 PONDELLA RD, N Ft Myers, FL 33903. Phone: (239) 995-8809. 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 North Fort Myers a special focus facility?

Aviata At North Fort Myers is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $14,120 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Aviata At North Fort Myers's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Aviata At North Fort Myers 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 North Fort Myers compare to other N Ft Myers skilled nursing facilities?

Aviata At North Fort Myers holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 42. Browse the full N Ft Myers directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Aviata At North Fort Myers?

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 North Fort Myers and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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