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Aviata at Colonial Lakes
15204 W Colonial Dr, Winter Garden, FL 34787 · Orange County · (407) 877-2394
180 certified beds, about 170 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1983
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 105440 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 2, 2026, inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the Florida average is 7.1, the national average 9.2).
Of 34 health citations since August 2022, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (2 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 3 fines totaling $23,136 in the last three years; the largest was $8,492, and the latest is dated January 16, 2025.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.21 hours per resident per day, against 3.82 across Florida and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.46 of those hours.
49.3% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Florida average 41.4%).
CMS links it to Aviata Health Group, an affiliated group of 50 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 34 health citations on file.
April 2, 2026Standard inspection · 4 citations
- D Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents' right to privacy for 2 of 2 residents reviewed for privacy, out of a total sample of 52, (#90 and #159).
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations interviews and record review, the facility failed to administer medication as ordered by the physician for 1 out of 3 residents sampled for pain management of a total sample of 52 (#104).
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure licensed nurses were knowledgeable and demonstrated competency to provide care and services per standards of care for a medication administration for 1 of 6 resident reviewed during observation of medication administration, out of a total sample of 52 residents (186).
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain accurate and complete medical records for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for mood and behavior, of a total sample 52 residents, (#31).
September 30, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a Midline Intravenous (IV) dressing care was completed as per professional standards for 1 of 1 resident of a total sample of 4 residents, (#1). Resident #1, an [AGE] year-old female was readmitted to the facility on [DATE]. Her diagnoses included abscess left great toe, cerebral infarction (stroke), type 2 diabetes, heart failure, peripheral vascular disease, elevated white blood cell count and lymphedema. A Midline Catheter is a thin, flexible tube placed into a vein in the arm. The catheter is 8-10 centimeters long and can stay in the arm for up to 29 days. This allows patients to get IV (intravenous) medicines and have blood samples drawn. The catheter is placed by a trained nurse. (retrieved on 10/4/25 at 3:57 PM from https://patient.uwhealth.org/healthfacts). [...]
January 16, 2025Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- J Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure prescribed therapeutic diet of dysphagia mechanical soft consistency was followed for 1 of 8 sampled residents, (#1). This failure resulted in resident #1 consuming the wrong consistency snack, causing her to choke, and turn blue until she was transferred and admitted to the hospital Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and treated for acute respiratory failure with hypoxia. On 12/20/24 at 11:00 AM, resident #1, who was on a mechanical soft consistency diet, was allowed to consume a peanut butter and jelly (PB&J) sandwich from a tray of snacks left on a table in the dayroom by Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) A. The CNA was aware resident #1 was on a mechanical soft diet but allowed the resident to eat the sandwich because she had seen her eat bread in the past. [...]
- 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) had the knowledge, skill sets, and competencies to provide foods/snacks to residents in accordance with their plan of care and physician orders for 1 of 8 sampled residents, (#1). This failure resulted in the resident being allowed to consume the wrong consistency snack which resulted in the resident choking and being transferred to a higher level of care where she was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and treated for acute respiratory failure with hypoxia. On 12/20/24 at 11:00 AM, resident #1, who was on a mechanical soft consistency diet, was allowed to consume a peanut butter and jelly (PB&J) sandwich from a tray of snacks left on a table in the dayroom by CNA A. [...]
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, and record review, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive, person-centered care plan with measurable goals and interventions for a vulnerable resident with behaviors that posed a risk to their safety, (#1).
December 5, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- E Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, and record review, the facility failed to appropriately document, investigate, follow up, and promptly resolve grievances for 1 of 3 sampled residents, (#1).
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain medical records that were complete and accurately documented in accordance with professional standards of practice for 1 of 3 sampled residents, (#1).
November 21, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to prevent the potential spread of infection by not ensuring Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) were followed by not wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for urinary catheter (#3), failed to identify the type of precaution staff needed to follow for EBP for 2 of 5 residents, (#3 and #12) and failed to follow manufacturer's guidelines for cleaning and disinfection of shared glucose meters for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for blood sugar monitoring (#11) of a total sample of 20 residents.
September 6, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Help the resident make transportation arrangements to and from radiology services.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, and record review, the facility failed to make transportation arrangements for a resident to a specialty medical care appointment, for 1 of 6 sampled residents, (#1). Review of resident #1's record revealed an admission date of 06/14/24. His diagnoses included: cardiomyopathy, type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, idiopathic progressive neuropathy, chronic pain syndrome, and acquired absence of left leg below the knee. Review of resident #1's Minimum Data Set Significant Change in Condition assessment dated [DATE] indicated his Brief Interview for Mental Status Summary Score was 15, the highest score value, which suggested the resident is cognitively intact. Review of Resident #1's medical record under Order Details revealed an order dated 07/23/24 at 2:41 PM, which read resident #1 had a neurology appointment scheduled for 09/04/24 at 1:00 PM. [...]
July 18, 2024Standard inspection · 7 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to store raw foods (e.g., produce) in a manner to reduce the risk of contamination of ready-to-eat foods and failed to store other food items by sealing, labeling and dating when opened. The facility also failed to ensure dishes and flatware were cleaned and stored under sanitary conditions and equipment was clean and in safe working order. These issues had the potential to negatively affect the health of 154 of the 166 residents in the facility.
- F Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain the walk-in refrigerator in safe operating condition for all mechanical and electrical equipment. This issue had the potential to negatively affect the health of 154 of the 166 residents in the facility who received food and nutrition by mouth.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview the facility failed to maintain clean and soiled utility rooms to ensure proper storage of contaminated and clean linens, and failed to maintain adequate handwashing supplies on 2 of 2 units, out of a total of 3 units, to prevent cross contamination, and exposure to blood-borne pathogens and infectious microorganisms according to established guidelines.
- D Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to conduct a medication self-administration assessment to ensure safety for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for self-administration of medications, out of a total sample of 59 residents, (#321).
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to review or revise the individualized fall plan of care to include a new intervention after every fall for 1 out of 3 residents reviewed for care plans, from a total sample of 59 residents, (#62).
- D Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident had a timely appointment for vision care and services for 1 out of 2 residents reviewed for vision and hearing, of a total sample of 59 residents, (#156).
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide proof of consent, refusal, or medical contraindication for Pneumococcal vaccine for 2 of 5 residents reviewed for immunizations, (#5, and #129).
August 18, 2022Standard inspection · 15 citations
- E Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure resident funds were accessible on weekends for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for personal funds of a total sample of 68 residents, (#32).
- E Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to obtain physician orders upon admission to address wound care for 1 of 4 residents reviewed for pressure ulcers, of a total sample of 68 residents, (#343).
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure potentially hazardous foods were at a cold holding temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit, or below, to prevent foodborne illness.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to accurately assess and complete the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment Section F-preferences for customary routine and activities for 1 of 4 residents reviewed for activities of a total sample of 68 residents, (#138).
- D PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) was completed for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for PASRR of a total sample of 68 residents, (#36).
- D Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to develop a person-centered baseline care plan, that addressed care and services, and failed to provide a summary to the resident and resident representative within 48 hours for 2 of 4 newly admitted residents reviewed for baseline careplans of a total sample of 68 residents, (#108, #343).
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for activities for 1 of 4 residents reviewed for activities, (#138), and failed to update a care plan to reflect the residents' preferences and choices for 1 of 4 residents reviewed for choices in a total sample of 68 residents, (#121).
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the comprehensive care plan was reviewed, revised, and individualized, for falls for 1 of 4 residents reviewed for falls out of a total sample of 68 residents, (#108).
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide oral care for 1 of 4 residents reviewed for Activities of Daily Living (ADL) of a total sample of 68 residents, (#12).
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure physician's orders were implemented for compression stockings for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for edema, of a total sample of 68 residents, (#114).
- D Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to provide bilateral palm guards and left elbow brace per physician orders to prevent further decrease in range of motion (ROM) for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for limited ROM of a total sample of 68 residents, (#139).
- D Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure ongoing communication, coordination and collaboration between the nursing home and the dialysis center for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for dialysis of a total sample of 68 residents, (#136).
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure the accurate dosage of insulin was administered as per physician's orders, and failed to ensure the medication was administered as scheduled to 1 of 7 residents observed for medication administration observation of a total sample of 68 residents, (#9).
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to accurately document physician's order for thigh high compression hose for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for edema, of a total sample of 68 residents, (#114).
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow appropriate infection control practices to prevent cross contamination during wound care for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for pressure ulcers of a total sample of 68 residents, (#129).
Fire safety inspections
10 fire safety citations on file: 5 on July 18, 2024, 5 on August 18, 2022.
Every fire safety citation10 citations
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- D Meet other general requirements.
- D Use approved construction type or materials.
- D Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- F Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- F Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- E Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| January 16, 2025 | Fine | $8,492 |
| January 16, 2025 | Fine | $8,492 |
| November 21, 2024 | Fine | $6,152 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.21 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.46 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.96 | 3.49 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.98 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.78 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 49.3% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 75.0% | 46.0% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | not reported |
CMS expects 3.34 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.31 on weekdays and 2.96 on weekends, 11% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.48 in April to June 2025 to 3.21 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.21 | 0.46 | 3.31 | 2.96 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 170 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.44 | 0.61 | 3.56 | 3.14 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 161 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.49 | 0.55 | 3.61 | 3.18 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 166 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.48 | 0.49 | 3.61 | 3.16 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 169 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Florida, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.76 | 0.70 | 3.90 | 3.44 | 1.1% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Florida | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.6 | 8.7 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.2 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.4 | 9.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.8 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 14.6 | 8.6 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 31.6 | 26.1 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 9.4 | 9.1 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.1 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: WEST COLONIAL DRIVE OPCO LLC. CMS links this home to Aviata Health Group, a group of 50 nursing homes averaging 2.4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Colonial Parent LLC | Direct ownership interest | Organization | 09/01/2023 | |
| Colonial Garden Holdco LLC | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 09/01/2023 | |
| Freund, Nochum | Corporate officer | Individual | 09/01/2023 | |
| Foster, Daniel | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/09/2025 | |
| Freund, Nochum | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/01/2023 | |
| Mishra, Abhishek | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/01/2023 | |
| Dagan, Amitai | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 07/28/2025 | |
| Goldberger, Abraham | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 07/28/2025 | |
| Goldberger, Faigy | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 07/28/2025 | |
| Herskowitz, Eliezer | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 07/28/2025 | |
| Herskowitz, Yaakov | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 07/28/2025 | |
| Travitsky, Aaron | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 07/28/2025 | |
| Aspire Mgt LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 09/01/2023 | |
| Foster, Daniel | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/09/2025 | |
| Mishra, Abhishek | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/01/2023 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 11 problems in this area, most recently on April 2, 2026: "Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 8 problems in this area, most recently on April 2, 2026: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on April 2, 2026: "Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on November 21, 2024: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.96 hours per resident per day, below the Florida average of 3.49.
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- Vivo Healthcare West Orange Ocoee, 4.5 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 17 citations
- Lake Bennet Center for Rehabilitation & Healing Ocoee, 5.1 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- Orlando Health Center for Rehabilitation Ocoee, 5.7 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- Skytop View Rehabilitation Center Clermont, 6.1 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 13 citations
- Lakes of Clermont Health and Rehabilitation Center Clermont, 6.6 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 14 citations
- Apopka Health and Rehabilitation Center Apopka, 8 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 23 citations
Florida contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- Inspections and complaints: Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, Long Term Care Services Unit, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 1-888-831-0404. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: FloridaHealthFinder, where Florida publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Aviata at Colonial Lakes's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Aviata at Colonial Lakes 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Aviata at Colonial Lakes get at its last inspection?
- 4 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on April 2, 2026. The Florida average is 7.1.
- Has Aviata at Colonial Lakes been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 3 fines totaling $23,136 in the last three years.
- Does Aviata at Colonial Lakes accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Aviata at Colonial Lakes?
- CMS lists 15 owners and managers, and links the home to Aviata Health Group. Legal business name: WEST COLONIAL DRIVE OPCO LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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