Not rated by CMS — ratings are suppressed for new or low-volume facilities.
Past the typical resurvey interval — a standard survey could occur at any time
Estimate from public CMS data, current as of June 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Aviata At North Fort Myers during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
The facility did not maintain an effective pest control program, resulting in ongoing infestations of ants and roaches in resident rooms, common areas, and the kitchen. Multiple staff and residents reported persistent pest issues, and pest control logs and inspection reports documented repeated sightings and structural problems that contributed to the infestation.
Surveyors found extensive failures in housekeeping, maintenance, and pest control, including unlabeled and uncovered personal care items stored unsafely, live insects in resident rooms and common areas, broken furniture, damaged walls, malfunctioning equipment, and unsanitary kitchen conditions. Staff and residents reported ongoing pest issues, and cleaning protocols were inconsistently followed, resulting in an environment that was not clean, comfortable, or homelike.
A resident with chronic kidney disease and dependence on hemodialysis did not receive adequate care at an LTC facility. The facility failed to document coordination with the dialysis center and did not adhere to the resident's renal diet, providing meals high in sodium and phosphorus. Additionally, the prescribed medication Renvela was not administered with meals as ordered. The activity department provided non-compliant snacks, and staff were unaware of the resident's dietary needs.
A resident with impaired cognition and mobility was found with a leg fracture and discoloration, but the facility failed to report the injury of unknown origin to the Agency for Health Care Administration within the required two-hour timeframe. The delay in reporting was acknowledged by the facility's administration.
A resident with a history of localized enlarged lymph nodes and muscle weakness did not receive a necessary follow-up medical appointment for a biopsy after an inconclusive mammogram. Despite the resident's clear communication of her needs, the facility failed to document and secure the required consultation, as per their policy. Staff interviews revealed an alleged refusal by a cancer center to see the resident, but this was not documented, and the DON and Administrator confirmed the lack of documentation.
A resident with diabetes mellitus did not receive the required blood sugar checks and insulin administration as ordered by the physician. The facility's records showed only eight blood sugar checks for April 2024, with no documentation of insulin administration for elevated levels. Staff interviews revealed confusion and lack of documentation, and the DON discovered that the sliding scale insulin order was incorrectly entered as PRN.
Failure to Maintain Effective Pest Control Program
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program, resulting in ongoing issues with pests such as ants, roaches, and other insects in resident rooms, common areas, and the kitchen. Direct observations included live insects in resident bathrooms, hallways, and on clean linen carts, as well as ants crawling in a resident's bed and on the walls near the nurse's station. Multiple staff and residents confirmed persistent problems with ants and roaches, with one staff member reporting the recent killing of 13 roaches on their assigned unit. Pest sightings were consistently documented in the facility's pest control logs over several months, indicating a recurring problem. Pest control company inspection reports corroborated these findings, noting dead and live roaches in the kitchen storage area and ongoing issues with ants in resident rooms. Structural issues, such as cracks and lifting tiles in the kitchen flooring, were identified as contributing factors, providing hiding places for pests. The facility's administrator acknowledged that the current pest control program had not been effective in containing household pests, and the facility had a history of noncompliance with pest control requirements as identified in a previous recertification survey.
Widespread Environmental and Sanitation Deficiencies
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Summary
Surveyors observed multiple failures in housekeeping and maintenance services across three of four units, resulting in an environment that was not clean, comfortable, or pest-free. Numerous resident rooms and shared bathrooms contained unlabeled and uncovered wash basins, urinals, and emesis basins stored on toilet tanks or floors, with photographic evidence obtained. There were also instances of live insects, including ants and roaches, in resident rooms and common areas, as well as reports from residents and staff of ongoing pest issues. Maintenance issues included rusty raised toilet seats, broken furniture, torn wheelchair armrests, holes and gouges in walls, and malfunctioning bed controls. Extension cords not approved for use were found in resident rooms, and some personal care items and urinary catheter drainage bags were not stored in a sanitary manner. The Infection Preventionist and Maintenance Director confirmed these observations and acknowledged lapses in identifying and addressing these concerns. Pest control logs and inspection reports documented recurrent sightings of roaches and ants in various facility locations over several months, including resident rooms, the kitchen, and activity areas. The pest control technician confirmed ongoing problems with ants and roaches, attributing some issues to food in resident rooms and structural problems such as cracks in floors and damaged areas that serve as pest harborage. Housekeeping staff and supervisors reported that cleaning checklists were not consistently used, and some areas, such as grout around toilets and windowsills, were not adequately cleaned. Linen carts were found with ants crawling on clean linen, and direct care staff corroborated the persistent pest issues. In the kitchen, the walk-in refrigerator and freezer were found in unsanitary conditions, with soiled floors, black substance buildup, frost accumulation, condensation, and water pooling on the floor. There were also holes in the walls and soiled seals. The cleaning schedule was not consistently documented, and there was no log to verify completion of cleaning tasks. Communal shower rooms had missing or non-functioning shower heads, rusted metal holders, and opened bottles of body wash and shampoo stored inappropriately. Alcohol-based hand sanitizer dispensers in two units were empty and not functioning. These combined deficiencies resulted in a failure to provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment for residents.
Inadequate Dialysis Care and Dietary Management for Resident
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Summary
The facility failed to provide adequate dialysis care and services for a resident with chronic kidney disease and dependence on renal hemodialysis. The facility's policy required coordination with an external dialysis center, including the use of a Dialysis Communication form to document and communicate treatment information. However, there was a lack of documentation for multiple dialysis sessions, and the Director of Nursing admitted to not documenting communications with the dialysis center. The dialysis center reported concerns about fluid overload and the facility's failure to adhere to the resident's renal diet. The resident was prescribed a controlled carbohydrate renal diet, but the facility did not consistently provide meals that complied with this diet. On dialysis days, the resident received meals high in sodium and phosphorus, such as ham and cheese sandwiches, which were not suitable for her dietary restrictions. The facility's Registered Dietitian had consulted with the dialysis center and provided dietary guidelines, but the resident frequently consumed non-compliant foods, some of which were obtained from the activity department. The activity staff were unaware of the specific dietary requirements, leading to the provision of inappropriate snacks. Additionally, the facility did not administer the resident's prescribed medication, Renvela, as ordered. The medication was intended to be taken with meals to control phosphorus levels, but the Medication Administration Records showed it was not given with dinner meals or lunch on dialysis days. The Director of Nursing and Regional Nurse Consultant confirmed the medication was administered at times that did not align with the physician's orders, further contributing to the deficiency in care for the resident.
Failure to Timely Report Resident Injury
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Summary
The facility failed to report a resident's injury of unknown origin to the Agency for Health Care Administration within the required time frame. The facility's policy mandates that any employee or contracted service provider who witnesses or has knowledge of an act of abuse, neglect, or injury of unknown source must report it immediately, but no later than two hours after the allegation is made. In this case, the Director of Nursing and the Administrator were notified of the resident's injury on the afternoon of August 12, 2024, but the preliminary report was not submitted to the Agency until the following morning, exceeding the two-hour reporting requirement. The resident involved had moderately impaired cognition and required substantial assistance for transfers. On August 12, 2024, the resident was found with a blue discoloration and swelling on the right foot and leg, and later an X-ray confirmed a fracture. Despite the resident's inability to clearly recall how the injury occurred, the facility's delay in reporting the incident was acknowledged by the Administrator and the Regional Nurse Consultant during an interview, confirming that the initial reporting should have been made within the stipulated time frame.
Failure to Secure Follow-Up Medical Appointment for Resident
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Summary
The facility failed to obtain a necessary medical follow-up appointment for a resident who required a biopsy after an inconclusive mammogram. The resident, who had a history of localized enlarged lymph nodes and muscle weakness, expressed distress over the lack of follow-up, stating that she had informed staff about her breast pain and the need for a biopsy. Despite the resident's intact cognition and clear communication of her needs, the facility did not secure the required medical consultation. The facility's policy required nursing staff to initiate a consultation request and document the process, but this was not followed. The APRN noted the need for a biopsy and provided referrals to breast surgeons, but there was no documentation of follow-up appointments being made. Staff interviews revealed that the cancer center allegedly refused to see the resident while she was in the facility, but this was not documented. The DON and Administrator confirmed the lack of documentation and expected staff to record all attempts to schedule appointments in the resident's clinical record.
Failure to Follow Physician Orders for Insulin Administration
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Summary
The facility failed to follow physician orders to ensure the health and safety of a resident with diabetes mellitus, leading to significant medication errors. The resident, who had intact cognition and a history of diabetes, was admitted for post-CVA care. The physician's order required blood sugar checks four times daily and insulin administration based on a sliding scale. However, the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and Treatment Administration Record (TAR) for April 2024 showed only eight blood sugar checks, with no documentation of insulin administration for elevated blood sugar levels. Interviews with staff revealed confusion and lack of documentation regarding the resident's blood sugar monitoring and insulin administration. The Director of Nursing (DON) and Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) were unaware of the issue until it was brought to their attention by the surveyor. The DON later discovered that the sliding scale insulin order was incorrectly entered into the system as PRN (as needed), leading to missed blood sugar checks and insulin doses. The Primary Care Physician Assistant confirmed the order for daily blood sugar monitoring and insulin coverage but was unaware of the lapses in care. The facility initiated a Performance Improvement Project (PIP) to address the issue after it was identified by the surveyor.
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| Facility | Distance | Overall rating | Citations, 12 mo | Serious (J–L) |
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| Aviata At Santa Barbara | 3.5 mi | — | 10 | 4 |
| Lee Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit | 4.1 mi | — | 0 | 0 |
| Gulf Coast Village | 4.3 mi | — | 11 | 0 |
| Rehab & Healthcare Center Of Cape Coral | 4.6 mi | — | 0 | 0 |
| Aspire At Evans | 5.7 mi | — | 2 | 0 |
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