Aviata at North Fort Myers
991 Pondella Rd, N Ft Myers, FL 33903 · Lee County · (239) 995-8809
120 certified beds, about 112 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1985
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 105507 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 9, 2026, inspectors cited 6 health deficiencies (the Florida average is 7.1, the national average 9.2).
Of 27 health citations since May 2022, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists 3 fines totaling $14,120 in the last three years; the largest was $6,152, and the latest is dated November 14, 2024.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.47 hours per resident per day, against 3.82 across Florida and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.45 of those hours.
41.6% 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 27 health citations on file.
April 9, 2026Standard inspection · 6 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 with the Dietary Manager, the facility failed to store food in an appropriate manner in accordance with guidelines of the FDA (Food and Drugs Administration) Food Code to ensure food was stored wrapped or in covered containers, labeled and dated, and arranged in a manner to prevent cross contamination.
- E Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure the clinical record of 1 (Resident #11) of 2 residents reviewed for accurate documentation was completely and accurately documented.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure fall prevention interventions were implemented for 1 (Resident #53) of 3 residents reviewed who sustained multiple falls at the facility.
- D Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure ongoing communication with the dialysis center related to the ongoing assessment of a dialysis resident before and after each dialysis treatment for 1 (Resident #128) of 1 resident receiving dialysis.
- D Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to have documentation of a performance review and in-service education based on the outcome of the review for 1 (Staff E) of 4 Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) reviewed.
- D Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to have documentation of dementia management training for 2 (Staff E and Staff D) of 4 Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) reviewed.
October 22, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- F Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, residents, staff and contractor's interview, the facility failed to have an effective pest control program to ensure a pest free environment in residents' rooms and in the kitchen of the food serving establishment.
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, residents and staff interviews, the facility failed to provide housekeeping, and maintenance services to maintain a clean, comfortable and pest free environment in all 3 ([NAME], [NAME] and [NAME]) of 4 units observed. The facility failed to maintain the walk-in refrigerator and freezer in a clean and sanitary mannerThe
November 14, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- E Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, review of facility's policies and procedures, resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure 1 (Resident #2) of 1 resident reviewed for dialysis received care and services to meet her needs.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, review of facility's policies and procedures, and staff interviews, the facility failed to report a resident's injury of unknown origin to the Agency for Health Care Administration within the required time for 1 (Resident #3) of 3 residents' incidents reviewed.
July 2, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to obtain necessary medical follow-up appointment for 1 (Resident #2) of 3 residents reviewed.
April 25, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident and staff interviews and record reviews the facility failed to follow Physician orders to ensure the health and safety of one resident, Resident #1, of 4 residents reviewed for significant medication errors.
March 13, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 9 citations
- E Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, facility policy review, and staff interview the facility failed to provide the advance beneficiary notice to 2 (Residents #24, and #27) of 3 sampled residents reviewed.
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident and staff interviews and record review the facility failed to provide a safe, sanitary, and homelike environment in 3 (Canterbury, Buckinham and [NAME]) of 4 halls, as evidenced by dry wall damage in resident's rooms, damaged resident furnishings and rusted resident equipment. Failure to identify and complete needed repairs could cause safety and sanitary hazards to vulnerable residents.
- E Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of facility policies and procedures, clinical record review and staff and resident interviews, the facility failed to follow procedures to thoroughly evaluate and analyze the fall incidents, for 1(Resident #19) of 2 residents. The facility also failed to ensure smoking material including lighters were securely stored for 1 (Resident #71) of 25 residents identified by the facility as currently smoking.
- E Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review the facility failed to maintain ongoing, effective communication with dialysis centers and failed to ensure 2 (Residents #176 and #63) of 2 sampled residents receiving dialysis received appropriate care and services before and after dialysis treatments. The facility failed to have documentation of an agreement with the dialysis centers providing treatment to Residents #176 and #63.
- E 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 record review, and interview the facility policy the facility failed to ensure nursing staff were competent to provide care and services to 2 (Residents #176 and #63) of 2 sampled residents receiving dialysis.
- D Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, review of facility's policy and procedure, and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure the accuracy of a Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) and make the necessary corrections for 1(Resident #37) of 1 resident with admitting diagnoses of mental illness.
- 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, record review, review of facility policy and procedure review, and interviews, the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive individualized care plan for 4 (Residents #37, #104, #18, and #102) of 26 residents reviewed.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of facility policy and procedure, review of the clinical record and staff interview, the facility failed to follow their policy and procedure and physician orders for the use of oxygen for 1 (Resident #273) of 1 resident reviewed for oxygen use. The facility failed to have a system in place to ensure the oxygen concentrator filters were removed and cleaned per the manufacturers recommendation. The facility had 19 residents with oxygen concentrators.
- D Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of facility policies and procedures, and resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program and a sanitary environment free from pests for 3 (Residents #23, #51 and #49) of 26 sampled residents.
May 4, 2022Standard inspection · 6 citations
- G Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure care according to industry standards by not following physician's orders for quarterly lab draws for 1 (Resident #31) of 1 resident reviewed for seizures. Not following physician's orders for quarterly lab values puts a resident with seizure disorder at risk of seizures and hospitalization by not ensuring therapeutic levels of the seizure medication are within the bloodstream.
- 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, record review and interview the facility failed to maintain the kitchen and nourishment room equipment in a safe and clean manner. The facility failed to ensure kitchen staff contain hair to prevent contamination of food.
- E Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, Resident, staff, and Practitioners interviews, the facility failed to ensure 1 (Resident #92) of 6 resident reviewed for unnecessary medications was free of significant medication errors.
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of facility policy and procedure, and staff interview, the facility failed to maintain medications secured in locked treatment carts to limit access to unauthorized personnel in 3 (Canterbury, [NAME], and [NAME]) of 4 units of the facility.
- 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 appropriate services and interventions for the management of contractures for 1 Resident (Resident #92) of 5 residents reviewed with limited range of motion.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, resident and staff interview the facility failed to document and follow up on grievances and ensure staff provided care and services to prevent skin injuries to 1 (Resident #94) of 1 resident observed with multiple skin tears to the hands.
Fire safety inspections
6 fire safety citations on file: 4 on March 13, 2024, 2 on May 4, 2022.
Every fire safety citation6 citations
- F Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- D Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| November 14, 2024 | Fine | $6,152 |
| March 13, 2024 | Fine | $4,823 |
| December 11, 2023 | Fine | $3,145 |
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) | 3.47 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.45 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.18 | 3.49 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.17 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.84 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 41.6% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 73.7% | 46.0% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.55 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 3.58 on weekdays and 3.18 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 3.32 in April to June 2025 to 3.47 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 | 3.47 | 0.45 | 3.58 | 3.18 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 112 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.48 | 0.57 | 3.62 | 3.12 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 105 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.29 | 0.47 | 3.39 | 3.05 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 104 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.32 | 0.58 | 3.45 | 3.02 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 108 |
| 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 | 9.7 | 8.7 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.0 | 2.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.3 | 9.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.1 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.5 | 8.6 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 28.5 | 26.1 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.1 | 9.1 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.6 | 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: PONDELLA ROAD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pondella Parent LLC | Direct ownership interest | Organization | 09/01/2023 | |
| Fort Myers Holdco LLC | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 09/01/2023 | |
| Freund, Nochum | Corporate officer | Individual | 09/01/2023 | |
| Freund, Nochum | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/01/2023 | |
| Nassif, Roderick | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/01/2023 | |
| Sharrer, Lisa | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/16/2024 | |
| Dagan, Amitai | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 07/15/2025 | |
| Goldberger, Abraham | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 07/15/2025 | |
| Goldberger, Faigy | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 07/15/2025 | |
| Herskowitz, Eliezer | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 07/15/2025 | |
| Herskowitz, Yaakov | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 07/15/2025 | |
| Travitsky, Aaron | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 07/15/2025 | |
| Aspire Mgt LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 09/01/2023 | |
| Nassif, Roderick | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 09/01/2023 | |
| Sharrer, Lisa | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/16/2024 |
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.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 10 problems in this area, most recently on April 9, 2026: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on April 9, 2026: "Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards."
- How many nurses and aides work each shift, nights and weekends included?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on April 9, 2026: "Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on October 22, 2025: "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."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.18 hours per resident per day, below the Florida average of 3.49.
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Aviata at Santa Barbara Cape Coral, 3.5 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 27 citations
- Lee Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit Fort Myers, 4.1 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 0 citations
- Gulf Coast Village Cape Coral, 4.3 mi · not rated · 21 citations
- Rehab & Healthcare Center of Cape Coral Cape Coral, 4.6 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 27 citations
- Aspire at Evans Fort Myers, 5.7 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 36 citations
- Cedarbrook Health and Rehabilitation Center Fort Myers, 5.9 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 30 citations
- Page Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Fort Myers, 5.9 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 35 citations
- Winkler Court Fort Myers, 5.9 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 43 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 North Fort Myers's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Aviata at North Fort Myers 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Aviata at North Fort Myers get at its last inspection?
- 6 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on April 9, 2026. The Florida average is 7.1.
- Has Aviata at North Fort Myers been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 3 fines totaling $14,120 in the last three years.
- Does Aviata at North Fort Myers 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 North Fort Myers?
- CMS lists 15 owners and managers, and links the home to Aviata Health Group. Legal business name: PONDELLA ROAD 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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