Nursing homes › Florida › Aviata at North Fort Myers
991 Pondella Rd, N Ft Myers, FL 33903 · 2399958809 · 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 above its group average (2.3/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.47 (Florida median: 3.63). RN hours: 0.45. Weekend total: 3.18. Nursing staff turnover: 42%.
All-time on record: 27 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-09 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-04-09 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-04-09 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-04-09 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-04-09 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-04-09 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-08 |
| 2025-10-22 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-12-23 |
| 2025-10-22 | 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 2025-12-23 |
| 2024-11-14 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-01-17 |
| 2024-11-14 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-12-13 |
| 2024-07-02 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-08-02 |
| 2024-04-25 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-05-24 |
| 2024-03-13 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | E | Health | corrected 2024-04-12 |
| 2024-03-13 | 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 2024-04-12 |
| 2024-03-13 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Health | corrected 2024-04-12 |
| 2024-03-13 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Health | corrected 2024-04-12 |
| 2024-03-13 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-04-12 |
| 2024-03-13 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-12 |
| 2024-03-13 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-12 |
| 2024-03-13 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-12 |
| 2024-03-13 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-12 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-14 | Fine | $6,152 |
| 2024-03-13 | Fine | $4,823 |
| 2023-12-11 | Fine | $3,145 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PONDELLA PARENT LLC | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2023 |
| FORT MYERS HOLDCO LLC | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2023 |
| FREUND, NOCHUM | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2023 |
| FREUND, NOCHUM | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2023 |
| NASSIF, RODERICK | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2023 |
| SHARRER, LISA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/16/2024 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 105507. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.