Nursing homes › Florida › Aviata at Saint Lucie
611 S 13Th St, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 · 7724645262 · 171 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: 3.82 (Florida median: 3.63). RN hours: 0.83. Weekend total: 3.58. Nursing staff turnover: 37%.
All-time on record: 66 deficiency citations, including 3 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-28 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-23 |
| 2026-05-28 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-23 |
| 2026-04-14 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-14 |
| 2026-04-14 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-14 |
| 2025-07-29 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-29 |
| 2025-07-29 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-29 |
| 2025-03-20 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2025-04-20 |
| 2025-03-20 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-20 |
| 2025-03-20 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-20 |
| 2025-03-20 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-20 |
| 2025-03-20 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-20 |
| 2025-03-20 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-20 |
| 2025-03-20 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-20 |
| 2025-03-20 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-20 |
| 2025-03-20 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-20 |
| 2025-03-20 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-20 |
| 2025-03-20 | 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 2025-04-20 |
| 2025-03-20 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-20 |
| 2025-03-20 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-20 |
| 2025-03-20 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-20 |
| 2025-03-20 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-20 |
| 2025-03-20 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-20 |
| 2025-03-20 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-20 |
| 2025-03-20 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-20 |
| 2025-03-20 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-20 |
| 2025-03-20 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-20 |
| 2025-03-20 | 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 | Health | corrected 2025-04-20 |
| 2025-03-20 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-20 |
| 2024-11-04 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-12-04 |
| 2024-11-04 | Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-12-04 |
| 2024-11-04 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-12-04 |
| 2024-11-04 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-12-04 |
| 2024-11-01 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | complaint | corrected 2024-08-23 |
| 2024-11-01 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | J | complaint | corrected 2024-08-23 |
| 2024-06-26 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-07-23 |
| 2024-06-26 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-07-23 |
| 2024-04-10 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | complaint | corrected 2024-05-03 |
| 2024-04-10 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-05-03 |
| 2023-11-17 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2023-12-17 |
| 2023-11-17 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Health | corrected 2023-12-17 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-01 | Fine | $55,322 |
| 2024-04-10 | Fine | $10,039 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13TH STREET PARENT LLC | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2023 |
| PIERCE HOLDCO LLC | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2023 |
| FREUND, NOCHUM | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2023 |
| DEMONS, KEITH | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2023 |
| FREUND, NOCHUM | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2023 |
| WATT, JASON | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/27/2025 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 105257. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.