Skilled nursing · Bradenton, FL

Aviata At Palma Sola Bay

6305 CORTEZ RD W, Bradenton, FL 34210

1 / 5CMS 105 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Serious issues

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Aviata At Palma Sola Bay carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 15 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Florida state records. Health inspection rating sits at 1-star, staffing at 4-star, quality measures at 4-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 14.2 percent, in line with the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 19.7 percent, above the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.72 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 51 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

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.72

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

51%

National

53%

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

14.2%

National

14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Florida state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★1 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★1 / 5

Staffing★★★★★4 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.72

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.48

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

51%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

60%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

14.2%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

19.7%

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$191,561 in fines (4)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID106017

OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company

ChainIndependent

Beds105

Avg residents99

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 Palma Sola Bay?

Aviata At Palma Sola Bay has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 1 out of 5 stars. It scores 1 of 5 on health inspection, 4 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 Palma Sola Bay been cited for resident harm?

It has $191,561 in federal fines across 4 penalties on record in the last 36 months. The full record for Aviata At Palma Sola Bay appears in the record section above.

Does Aviata At Palma Sola Bay use antipsychotic medications?

14.2 percent of long-stay residents at Aviata At Palma Sola Bay are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is elevated at 19.7 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 Palma Sola Bay's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Aviata At Palma Sola Bay has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 15 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 Palma Sola Bay?

Aviata At Palma Sola Bay is located at 6305 CORTEZ RD W, Bradenton, FL 34210. Phone: (941) 761-3499. 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 Palma Sola Bay a special focus facility?

Aviata At Palma Sola Bay is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $191,561 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Aviata At Palma Sola Bay's record?

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

Aviata At Palma Sola Bay holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 15. Browse the full Bradenton directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Aviata At Palma Sola Bay?

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 Palma Sola Bay and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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