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Aviata at the Harbor
1410 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St N, Safety Harbor, FL 34695 (opens Google Maps) · Pinellas County · (727) 726-1181· 120 certified beds · avg 85 residents/day · certified since Mar 1, 1987 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
Part of chain: AVIATA HEALTH GROUP (50 facilities, chain avg rating 2.4★)
2/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Aug 1, 2024
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
3.32
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★☆☆☆2/5 · CMS overall rating: 2/5 · how star ratings work →
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 29 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not allow a resident's chosen representative — often a family member or someone with power of attorney — to exercise the resident's rights on their behalf. When a resident can't speak for themselves, their representative steps into that role. · from a complaint F-0551
The facility did not make sure residents were fully informed about their own health, care, and treatments in a way they could understand. · from a complaint F-0552
The facility did not create and follow a basic care plan covering a new resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of admission. The first days are when a new resident is most vulnerable. · from a complaint F-0655
View all 29 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not allow a resident's chosen representative — often a family member or someone with power of attorney — to exercise the resident's rights on their behalf. When a resident can't speak for themselves, their representative steps into that role. · from a complaint · F-0551 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not make sure residents were fully informed about their own health, care, and treatments in a way they could understand. · from a complaint · F-0552 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not create and follow a basic care plan covering a new resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of admission. The first days are when a new resident is most vulnerable. · from a complaint · F-0655 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · from a complaint · F-0656 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. · F-0695 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature. · F-0804 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · F-0689 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility's medication error rate was 5 percent or higher — meaning too many doses were given incorrectly, such as the wrong drug, dose, or time. · F-0759 |
| Jun 30, 2022 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. · F-0584 |
| Jun 30, 2022 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| Jun 30, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not allow residents to take their own medications when a clinical review showed they could do so safely. Residents have this right if their care team determines it's appropriate. · F-0554 |
| Jun 30, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · F-0656 |
| Jun 30, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. · F-0695 |
| Jun 30, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it. · F-0697 |
| Jun 30, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility's medication error rate was 5 percent or higher — meaning too many doses were given incorrectly, such as the wrong drug, dose, or time. · F-0759 |
| Jun 30, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761 |
| Mar 5, 2021 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · F-0689 |
| Mar 5, 2021 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not allow residents to take their own medications when a clinical review showed they could do so safely. Residents have this right if their care team determines it's appropriate. · F-0554 |
| Mar 5, 2021 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups. · F-0558 |
| Mar 5, 2021 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · F-0609 |
| Mar 5, 2021 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. · F-0677 |
| Mar 5, 2021 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide activities that meet residents' needs and interests. Nursing homes must offer meaningful activity programs, not just leave residents idle. · F-0679 |
| Mar 5, 2021 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not safely and appropriately administer IV fluids (fluids given through a vein) for residents who needed them. · F-0694 |
| Mar 5, 2021 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. · F-0695 |
| Mar 5, 2021 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide safe, appropriate care for residents who need dialysis — the treatment that filters the blood when kidneys fail. · F-0698 |
| Mar 5, 2021 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (8 → 7).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2021
All citations: 10
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2022
All citations: 8
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2024
All citations: 7
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2026
All citations: 4
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10 | 0 | E |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 | E |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 | F |
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | D |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityFlorida averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 3.32
Florida average: 4.03
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.49
Florida average: 0.76
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 2.96
Florida average: 3.68
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 3.32 | 4.03 | 3.95 | bottom 4% in Florida; bottom 27% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.49 | 0.76 | 0.69 | bottom 22% in Florida; bottom 37% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 2.96 | 3.68 | 3.50 | bottom 2% in Florida; bottom 29% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.35 | 0.53 | 0.48 | bottom 30% in Florida; bottom 42% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | — | 41.4 | 45.8 | — |
| RN turnover (%) | — | 46.0 | 42.9 | — |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.39, RN 0.50, weekend 3.02.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.39 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 1/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: —/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
For profit - Limited Liability company
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr MLK Parent LLC | Organization | Direct Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2023 |
| Safety Harbor Health Holdco LLC | Organization | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2023 |
| Aspire Mgt LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2023 |
| Dagan, Amitai | Individual | Individual Is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/04/2025 |
| Edelmann, Christopher | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/08/2024 |
| Edelmann, Christopher | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/08/2024 |
| Freund, Nochum | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2023 |
| Freund, Nochum | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2023 |
| Goldberger, Abraham | Individual | Individual Is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/04/2025 |
| Goldberger, Faigy | Individual | Individual Is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/04/2025 |
| Herskowitz, Eliezer | Individual | Individual Is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/04/2025 |
| Herskowitz, Yaakov | Individual | Individual Is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/04/2025 |
| Palanca, Eduardo | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| Palanca, Eduardo | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| Travitsky, Aaron | Individual | Individual Is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/04/2025 |
All 15 owning or managing parties CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.
Other facilities in the same chain
CMS lists this facility under the chain Aviata Health Group — 50 facilities in the current records. Chain membership says who operates these homes. It says nothing about how any individual one of them was inspected; each has its own record.
- Aviata at the Palms — Palm Harbor, FL · overall 1/5abuse
- Aviata at the Sea - Harbor Beach — Fort Lauderdale, FL · overall 3/5
- Aviata at the Sea - Pasadena — South Pasadena, FL · overall 2/5
- Aviata at the Sea - Pompano Beach — Pompano Beach, FL · overall 2/5
- Aviata at University Hills — Pensacola, FL · overall 4/5
- Aviata at Venice — Venice, FL · overall 1/5
- Aviata at West Palm Beach — West Palm Beach, FL · overall 2/5abuse
- Aspire at Evans — Fort Myers, FL · overall 1/5
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking. Showing 8 of the 49 others, continuing from this facility's own place in that list.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "How do you involve a resident's representative in care decisions, and how quickly are they consulted?"
- "How do you explain health changes and treatment options to residents and their families?"
- "What does the care plan for a brand-new resident cover in the first 48 hours, and who writes it?"
- "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
- "How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
- "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
- "Could I join residents for a meal to see the food quality and temperature for myself?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "Your weekend nurse staffing is reported below the Florida midpoint — how does the weekend schedule differ from a weekday?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "The ownership record on file lists 15 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (12 closest of 91 within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regency Oaks Health Center | 1.9 mi | Clearwater, FL | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Westchester Gardens Health & Rehabilitation | 2.6 mi | Clearwater, FL | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Aviata at Oldsmar | 2.9 mi | Oldsmar, FL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Advanced Care Center | 3.0 mi | Clearwater, FL | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Palm Garden of Clearwater | 3.0 mi | Clearwater, FL | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Aviata at Countryside | 3.7 mi | Palm Harbor, FL | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Harbourwood Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center | 3.7 mi | Clearwater, FL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | abuse |
| Aviata at Sand Key | 3.8 mi | Clearwater, FL | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Kensington Gardens Rehab and Nursing Center | 4.1 mi | Clearwater, FL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Aviata at Lakeside Oaks | 4.6 mi | Dunedin, FL | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Lake Haven Nursing and Rehab Center | 4.7 mi | Dunedin, FL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Oakpark Health and Rehabilitation Center | 4.8 mi | Palm Harbor, FL | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 |
Compare this facility with the 3 closest →
Other facilities in the same county
CMS records place this facility in Pinellas, FL — 65 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
- Aviata at the Palms — Palm Harbor, FL · overall 1/5abuse
- Aviata at the Sea - Pasadena — South Pasadena, FL · overall 2/5
- Balanced Healthcare — Saint Petersburg, FL · overall 1/5
- Bay Pointe Nursing Pavilion — Saint Petersburg, FL · overall 4/5
- Bayside Care Center — Saint Petersburg, FL · overall 3/5
- Belleair Health Care Center — Clearwater, FL · overall 4/5
- Boca Ciega Center — Gulfport, FL · overall 1/5
- Brighton Bay Center for Rehabilitation and Healing — Saint Petersburg, FL · overall 2/5
Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 105549.