Quick answers
- Where is Aviata at Sand Key?
- 1980 Sunset Point Rd, Clearwater, FL 33765, in Pinellas County, Florida.
- What is the phone number of Aviata at Sand Key?
- (727) 443-1588, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Aviata at Sand Key?
- Medicare overall rating: 2 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Aviata at Sand Key been fined?
- Medicare lists 1 fine totaling $163,898.
- What did inspectors find at Aviata at Sand Key?
- In its last three inspection cycles (September 18, 2020 to August 27, 2026), Medicare lists 35 health citations; the most serious was level J. 3 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (September 18, 2020 to August 27, 2026), Aviata at Sand Key had 35 health citations; the most serious was level J (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 3 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $163,898 in total (1 fine, the latest on October 31, 2023). Nurse staffing is 3.28 hours per resident per day; the Florida average is 3.86 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: February 1, 2024 — 19 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: February 1, 2024 (standard health inspection); July 11, 2026 (complaint investigation); August 27, 2026 (complaint investigation).
F0678 Level G
“Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 18 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0725 Level F
“Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.”
F0925 Level E
“Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.”
F0584 Level 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.”
F0759 Level E
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
F0761 Level E
“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.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0848 Level E
“Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0883 Level E
“Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.”
F0887 Level E
“Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0604 Level D
“Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.”
F0644 Level D
“Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0699 Level D
“Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
Previous cycle: December 10, 2021 — 3 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: December 10, 2021 (standard health inspection).
Show 3 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0584 Level 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.”
F0689 Level E
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
Earlier cycle: September 18, 2020 — 13 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: September 18, 2020 (standard health inspection); October 31, 2023 (complaint investigation); February 1, 2024 (complaint investigation); September 5, 2024 (complaint investigation).
F0600 Level J
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
F0726 Level J
“Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Show 11 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0565 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.”
F0921 Level D
“Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.”
F0645 Level D
“PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0740 Level D
“Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.”
F0756 Level D
“Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.”
F0758 Level D
“Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.”
F0761 Level 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.”
F0908 Level D
“Keep all essential equipment working safely.”
F0921 Level D
“Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (10)
K0211 Level D
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0321 Level D
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0351 Level D
“Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.”
K0511 Level D
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0929 Level D
“Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.”
K0372 Level D
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
K0293 Level D
“Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.”
K0345 Level D
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0363 Level D
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $163,898 (1 fine). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2023 | Fine | $163,898 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Florida | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.55 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.71 | 0.80 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.02 | 2.33 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.28 | 3.86 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 2.99 | 3.51 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.43 | 0.53 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 68.9% | 41.5% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 69.6% | 46.1% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 50 nursing homes: Aviata Health Group.
Legal business name: Sunset Point Road Opco LLC.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (2)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Road Parent LLC | Direct owner | NOT APPLICABLE | November 15, 2023 |
| Asp Fl LLC | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | November 15, 2023 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 103.4 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – limited liability company |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Aviata Health Group |
| Legal business name | Sunset Point Road Opco LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1980-09-24 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 1980 Sunset Point Rd, Clearwater, FL 33765 |
| County | Pinellas County |
| State | Florida |
| Phone | (727) 443‑1588 |
| CMS Certification Number | 105373 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Kensington Gardens Rehab and Nursing Center1.0 mi · Clearwater, FL · 1 of 5 stars
- Aviata at Lakeside Oaks1.8 mi · Dunedin, FL · 2 of 5 stars
- Regency Oaks Health Center1.9 mi · Clearwater, FL · 2 of 5 stars
- Meadowpark Health and Rehabilitation Center2.1 mi · Dunedin, FL · 4 of 5 stars
- Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center at Mease Li2.3 mi · Dunedin, FL · 5 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Mease Dunedin Hospital2.4 mi · Dunedin, FL · Acute Care Hospital
- Morton Plant Hospital4.0 mi · Clearwater, FL · Acute Care Hospital
- Mease Countryside Hospital4.3 mi · Safety Harbor, FL · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13