6305 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34210 · Manatee County
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Typically 94% full (99 of 105 beds occupied on an average day).
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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
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Aviata at Palma Sola Bay is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Bradenton, FL, with 105 certified beds and an average of about 99 residents per day. It operates as part of the Aviata Health Group network.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.48 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.72 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 51.1%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 4 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 4 federal fines totaling $191,561 in the recent record.
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $9,730–$12,600/mo (median $10,850) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local North Port prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (20 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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.
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-12 | Fine | $184,410 |
| 2024-01-08 | Fine | $2,258 |
| 2024-01-02 | Fine | $1,748 |
| 2023-12-11 | Fine | $3,145 |
6305 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL
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Talk to an advisor about this communityAviata at Palma Sola Bay does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Bradenton, FL area typically runs $9,730–$12,600 per month (median $10,850, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
Medicare (CMS) rates Aviata at Palma Sola Bay 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 3.48 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 51.1% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Aviata at Palma Sola Bay has 20 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-07-12). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 94% full (99 of 105 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Aviata at Palma Sola Bay in Bradenton, FL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 105 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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