Nursing homes › Florida › Aviata at Beneva
741 South Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL 34232 · 9419570310 · 120 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Aviata Health Group, a group operating 52 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 2.3/5, 10 abuse citation icons, 4 facilities on the Special Focus list, $2,071,131 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.3/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.60 (Florida median: 3.63). RN hours: 0.56. Weekend total: 3.27. Nursing staff turnover: 50%.
All-time on record: 30 deficiency citations, including 4 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-09 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | L | Health | corrected 2026-02-09 |
| 2026-01-09 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | L | Health | corrected 2026-02-09 |
| 2026-01-09 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | L | Health | corrected 2026-02-09 |
| 2026-01-09 | Have policies on smoking. | L | Health | corrected 2026-02-09 |
| 2026-01-09 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2026-02-09 |
| 2026-01-09 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Health | corrected 2026-02-09 |
| 2026-01-09 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-09 |
| 2026-01-09 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-09 |
| 2026-01-09 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-09 |
| 2025-11-19 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-02-09 |
| 2025-11-19 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-02-09 |
| 2025-11-19 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-02-09 |
| 2025-11-19 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-09 |
| 2025-11-19 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-09 |
| 2025-08-13 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-09-12 |
| 2025-08-13 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-09-12 |
| 2023-10-12 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Health | corrected 2023-11-12 |
| 2023-10-12 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2023-12-02 |
| 2023-10-12 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Health | corrected 2023-11-12 |
| 2023-10-12 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2023-11-12 |
| 2023-10-12 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | E | Health | corrected 2023-11-12 |
| 2023-10-12 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2023-12-02 |
| 2023-10-12 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-02 |
| 2023-10-12 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-12 |
| 2023-10-12 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-12 |
| 2023-10-12 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-12 |
| 2023-08-14 | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-09-11 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-19 | Fine | $74,665 |
| 2025-08-13 | Fine | $35,464 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 741 S BENEVA RD OPCO PARENT LLC | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2023 |
| 741 S BENEVA RD OPCO HOLDCO LLC | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2023 |
| FREUND, NOCHUM | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2023 |
| FREUND, NOCHUM | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2023 |
| RIZZO, DAVID | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2023 |
| WILLIAMS, REGINA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/11/2025 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 105416. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.