Tag 0880 · Severity E
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-20For-profit
Aviata at Saint Lucie
611 S 13Th St, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 464-5262 · Aviata Health Group
At a glance
CMS data snapshot: 2026-08-01 · Sources and limitations
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company | Certified beds | 171 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated occupancy | 72.7% | Latest inspection | 2025-03-20 |
County and Florida comparison
Navy: facility · Teal: county · Gray: Florida
Overall rating
Facility: 1 of 5
Health-inspection score
Facility: 139.8 points
Total nurse staffing
Facility: 3.82 hours/day
RN staffing
Facility: 0.83 hours/day
Staff turnover
Facility: 37.0%
Latest health deficiencies
Facility: 26 deficiencies
View data table
| Metric | Facility | County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Health-inspection score | 139.8 points | 48.0 points | 38.5 points |
| Total nurse staffing | 3.82 hours/day | 3.82 hours/day | 3.63 hours/day |
| RN staffing | 0.83 hours/day | 0.70 hours/day | 0.62 hours/day |
| Staff turnover | 37.0% | 35.6% | 41.8% |
| Latest health deficiencies | 26 deficiencies | 11 deficiencies | 6 deficiencies |
Comparisons describe CMS data; they are not recommendations.
Inspection history
2025-03-20
26 deficiencies
Highest severity: E
Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0
Tag 0561 · Severity D
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-20Tag 0582 · Severity D
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-20Tag 0583 · Severity D
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-20Tag 0641 · Severity D
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-20Tag 0645 · Severity D
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-20Tag 0655 · Severity D
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-20Tag 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 2025-04-20Tag 0679 · Severity D
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-20Tag 0684 · Severity D
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 2025-04-20Tag 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 2025-04-20Tag 0692 · Severity D
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-20Tag 0695 · Severity D
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-20Tag 0697 · Severity D
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-20Tag 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 2025-04-20Tag 0699 · Severity D
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-20Tag 0725 · Severity D
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-20Tag 0755 · Severity D
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-20Tag 0757 · Severity D
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-20Tag 0759 · Severity D
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-20Tag 0761 · Severity D
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-20Tag 0842 · Severity D
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-202023-11-17
23 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 2023-12-17Tag 0550 · Severity E
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-12-17Tag 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 2023-12-17Tag 0558 · Severity D
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-12-17Tag 0600 · Severity D
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-12-17Tag 0609 · Severity D
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-12-17Tag 0610 · Severity D
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-12-17Tag 0636 · Severity D
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-12-17Tag 0645 · Severity D
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-12-17Tag 0657 · Severity D
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-12-17Tag 0693 · Severity D
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 2023-12-17Tag 0759 · Severity D
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-12-17Tag 0761 · Severity D
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-12-17Tag 0842 · Severity D
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-12-17Tag 0881 · Severity D
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-12-172022-07-21
17 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 2022-08-21Tag 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 2022-08-21Tag 0657 · Severity E
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-08-21Tag 0689 · Severity E
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 2022-08-21Tag 0725 · Severity E
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-08-21Tag 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 2022-08-21Tag 0865 · Severity E
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Administration Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-08-21Tag 0925 · Severity E
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Environmental Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-08-21Tag 0561 · Severity D
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-08-21Tag 0656 · Severity D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-08-21Tag 0684 · Severity D
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 2022-08-21Tag 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 2022-08-21Tag 0755 · Severity D
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-08-21Staffing composition
2.39 hours/dayNurse aide
0.60 hours/dayLPN
0.83 hours/dayRN
- Total staffing
- 3.82 hours/day
- County median
- 3.82 hours/day
- Florida median
- 3.63 hours/day
- Weekend total
- 3.58 hours/day
- Staff turnover
- 37.0%
- RN turnover
- 48.4%
Reported averages, not a real-time staffing schedule.
Resident outcomes
Lower is generally better
Hospitalizations
2.4 per 1,000 daysworseFlorida: 2.1 per 1,000 days · County: 2.0 per 1,000 days20250101-20251231
Emergency-department visits
0.9 per 1,000 dayssimilarFlorida: 1.0 per 1,000 days · County: 0.9 per 1,000 days20250101-20251231
Falls with major injury
2.9%worseFlorida: 2.2% · County: 2.0%2025Q2-2026Q1
Pressure ulcers
3.5%betterFlorida: 4.2% · County: 3.5%2025Q2-2026Q1
Urinary tract infections
0.0%unavailableFlorida: 0.0% · County: 0.0%2025Q2-2026Q1
Antipsychotic medication use
2.9%betterFlorida: 7.0% · County: 4.6%2025Q2-2026Q1
These group measures do not predict an individual resident’s experience.
Questions to ask
Use these prompts during a tour or phone call
What fall-prevention program is used, and how are families notified after a fall?
Suggested because of: falls major injuryWhat operational changes followed the facility's most recent penalty?
Suggested because of: penaltiesHow will the care plan be developed, reviewed, and shared with our family?
Suggested because of: general care planning
Facility Details
- County
- St. Lucie County
- Certified beds
- 171
- Average daily residents
- 124.4
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Provider type
- Medicare and Medicaid
- In hospital
- No
- Date certified
- 1972-09-09
- CCN
- 105257
Staffing Data
| Reported measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Nurse aide hours | 2.38919 |
| Lpn hours | 0.59649 |
| Rn hours | 0.83389 |
| Reported total hours | 3.81957 |
| Weekend total hours | 3.5846 |
| Weekend rn hours | 0.67112 |
| Adjusted total hours | 4.08504 |
| Total turnover percent | 37 |
| Rn turnover percent | 48.4 |
| Administrators left | 0 |
Hours are per resident per day; turnover values are percentages. Missing values are not zero.
Penalties & Enforcement
$65,361.00Total fines
2Number of fines
0Payment denials
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-01 | Fine | $55,322.00 |
| 2024-04-10 | Fine | $10,039.00 |
Totals reflect the supplied CMS records, not a lifetime total.
Citations
26Health citations
6Fire 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.
3
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Ownership & Operators
| Name | Role | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 13TH STREET PARENT LLC | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE |
| PIERCE HOLDCO LLC | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE |
| FREUND, NOCHUM | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE |
| DEMONS, KEITH | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE |
| FREUND, NOCHUM | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE |
| WATT, JASON | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE |
| DAGAN, AMITAI | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE |
| GOLDBERGER, ABRAHAM | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE |
| GOLDBERGER, FAIGY | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE |
| HERSKOWITZ, ELIEZER | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE |
| HERSKOWITZ, YAAKOV | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE |
| TRAVITSKY, AARON | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE |
| ASPIRE MGT LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE |
| DEMONS, KEITH | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE |
| WATT, JASON | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE |
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