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Aviata at Beneva

741 South Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL 34232

(941) 957-0310 · Aviata Health Group

1CMS overall rating · out of 5

At a glance

CMS data snapshot: 2026-08-01 · Sources and limitations
1 of 5Overall
1 of 5Health inspections
3 of 5Staffing
4 of 5Resident quality
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability companyCertified beds120
Estimated occupancy83.8%Latest inspection2026-01-09

County and Florida comparison

Navy: facility · Teal: county · Gray: Florida
Overall rating
Facility: 1 of 5
worse
Health-inspection score
Facility: 834.0 points
worse
Total nurse staffing
Facility: 3.60 hours/day
similar
RN staffing
Facility: 0.56 hours/day
worse
Staff turnover
Facility: 49.5%
worse
Latest health deficiencies
Facility: 16 deficiencies
worse
View data table
MetricFacilityCountyFlorida
Overall rating1 of 52 of 53 of 5
Health-inspection score834.0 points54.0 points38.5 points
Total nurse staffing3.60 hours/day3.68 hours/day3.63 hours/day
RN staffing0.56 hours/day0.59 hours/day0.62 hours/day
Staff turnover49.5%49.2%41.8%
Latest health deficiencies16 deficiencies6 deficiencies6 deficiencies

Comparisons describe CMS data; they are not recommendations.

Inspection history

2026-01-09
16 deficiencies
Highest severity: L

Immediate-jeopardy citations: 4

Tag 0689 · Severity L

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-09

Tag 0835 · Severity L

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Administration Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-09

Tag 0865 · Severity L

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Administration Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-09

Tag 0926 · Severity L

Have policies on smoking.

Environmental Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-09

Tag 0693 · Severity E

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-09

Tag 0921 · Severity E

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Environmental Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-09

Tag 0686 · Severity D

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-09

Tag 0690 · Severity D

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-09

Tag 0883 · Severity D

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Infection Control Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-09
2023-10-12
10 deficiencies
Highest severity: E

Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0

Tag 0565 · Severity E

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-12

Tag 0584 · Severity E

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-12-02

Tag 0684 · Severity E

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-12

Tag 0700 · Severity E

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-12

Tag 0806 · Severity E

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-12

Tag 0812 · Severity E

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-12-02

Tag 0677 · Severity D

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-12-02

Tag 0689 · Severity D

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-12

Tag 0698 · Severity D

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-12

Tag 0730 · Severity D

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-12
2021-11-18
4 deficiencies
Highest severity: F

Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0

Tag 0812 · Severity F

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-12-18

Tag 0578 · Severity D

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-12-18

Tag 0791 · Severity D

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-12-18

Staffing composition

2.16 hours/dayNurse aide
0.88 hours/dayLPN
0.56 hours/dayRN
Total staffing
3.60 hours/day
County median
3.68 hours/day
Florida median
3.63 hours/day
Weekend total
3.27 hours/day
Staff turnover
49.5%
RN turnover
53.8%

Reported averages, not a real-time staffing schedule.

Resident outcomes

Lower is generally better

Hospitalizations

1.9 per 1,000 daysbetterFlorida: 2.1 per 1,000 days · County: 1.8 per 1,000 days
20250101-20251231

Emergency-department visits

1.9 per 1,000 daysworseFlorida: 1.0 per 1,000 days · County: 0.7 per 1,000 days
20250101-20251231

Falls with major injury

2.2%similarFlorida: 2.2% · County: 3.1%
2025Q2-2026Q1

Pressure ulcers

2.4%betterFlorida: 4.2% · County: 3.2%
2025Q2-2026Q1

Urinary tract infections

0.0%unavailableFlorida: 0.0% · County: 0.0%
2025Q2-2026Q1

Antipsychotic medication use

9.1%worseFlorida: 7.0% · County: 10.9%
2025Q2-2026Q1

These group measures do not predict an individual resident’s experience.

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  1. What improvements is the facility making in response to its Special Focus status?

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  3. What caused the immediate-jeopardy citation from 2026-01-09, and how was it corrected?

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  4. How many RNs are typically on site during days, nights, and weekends?

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  5. What is driving staff turnover, and what is being done to retain nurses and aides?

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Facility Details

County
Sarasota County
Certified beds
120
Average daily residents
100.5
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider type
Medicare and Medicaid
In hospital
No
Date certified
1982-09-10
CCN
105416

Staffing Data

Reported measureValue
Nurse aide hours2.15555
Lpn hours0.88281
Rn hours0.56063
Reported total hours3.59899
Weekend total hours3.27478
Weekend rn hours0.3368
Adjusted total hours4.22747
Total turnover percent49.5
Rn turnover percent53.8
Administrators left1

Hours are per resident per day; turnover values are percentages. Missing values are not zero.

Penalties & Enforcement

$110,129.00Total fines
2Number of fines
0Payment denials
DateTypeAmount
2025-11-19Fine$74,665.00
2025-08-13Fine$35,464.00

Totals reflect the supplied CMS records, not a lifetime total.

Citations

16Health citations
4Fire safety citations

Health counts describe the latest rating cycle. Fire counts cover supplied fire-safety records.

Serious Deficiencies

FL counts scope/severity G–L as serious deficiencies. Immediate jeopardy is J–L; these are not interchangeable.

6

2026-01-09 · L

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2026-01-09 · L

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

2026-01-09 · L

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

2026-01-09 · L

Have policies on smoking.

2025-08-13 · G

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

2025-08-13 · G

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Ownership & Operators

NameRoleShare
741 S BENEVA RD OPCO PARENT LLCDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE
741 S BENEVA RD OPCO HOLDCO LLCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE
FREUND, NOCHUMCORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
FREUND, NOCHUMOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
RIZZO, DAVIDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
WILLIAMS, REGINAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
DAGAN, AMITAIINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
GOLDBERGER, ABRAHAMINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
GOLDBERGER, FAIGYINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
HERSKOWITZ, ELIEZERINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
HERSKOWITZ, YAAKOVINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
TRAVITSKY, AARONINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
ASPIRE MGT LLCADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
RIZZO, DAVIDADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
WILLIAMS, REGINAADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE

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