Aviata at Spring Hill
12170 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34613 · Hernando County · (352) 597-5100
120 certified beds, about 117 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1998
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
3 of 5
Staffing
2 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 105996 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 24, 2025, inspectors cited 9 health deficiencies (the Florida average is 7.1, the national average 9.2).
Of 27 health citations since September 2022, 3 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (3 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.30 hours per resident per day, against 3.82 across Florida and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.44 of those hours.
52.1% 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.
809/22
902/24
904/25
106/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
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.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
3J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
18D
5E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
June 23, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- 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 vital signs ordered for 1 (Resident #1) of 6 residents reviewed for medical management.
April 24, 2025Standard inspection · 9 citations
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments were accurate for 3 of 7 residents reviewed, Residents #28, #30, and #105.
- D PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wrote2) Review of Resident #28's admission record showed the resident was most recently admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses including major depressive disorder with onset date of 12/26/2024. Review of Resident #28's PASRR dated 11/27/2024 showed no mental illness documented. Review of Resident #28's physician order dated 3/20/2025 read, Sertraline HCl Oral Tablet 25 MG (Sertraline HCl), Give 50 mg by mouth one time a day for depression. Review of psychiatric progress note dated 3/20/2025 read, Medical Necessity/ Reason for Today's Visit . Follow up for Medication and Behavior management and lab review . Follow-up after recent medication change. During an interview on 4/24/2025 at 9:57 AM, the DON confirmed that the PASSR was not accurate for Resident #28. [...]
- 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 record review and interview, the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive care plan for 1 of 4 residents reviewed for oxygen therapy, Resident #37.
- 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 residents received appropriate wound care for 2 of 6 residents reviewed for skin and wound care, Residents #65 and #406.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents received appropriate oxygen therapy for 2 of 4 residents reviewed for respiratory services, Residents #406 and #407.
- D Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents were assessed before and after dialysis treatments for 1 of 1 resident receiving dialysis services, Resident #39.
- D 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 wrote3) During an observation on 4/21/2025 at 10:09 AM, Resident #407 was lying in bed, wearing a gown. There was a Dextrose 5% intravenous (IV) fluid bag running. Neither IV bag nor tubing was dated. During an observation on 4/22/2025 at 12:50 PM, Resident #407 was lying in bed, wearing a gown. There was a Dextrose 5% intravenous (IV) fluid bag running. Neither IV bag nor tubing was dated. During an interview on 4/23/2025 at 10:40 AM, Staff G, Registered Nurse (RN), stated, [Resident #407's name] fluid bag should be dated. I am not sure about dating the tubing because it gets discarded. During an interview on 4/23/2025 at 11:00 AM, the Director of Nursing (DON) stated, Normally IV bag and tubing should be dated, initialed and timed. Review of the facility policy and procedure titled Intravenous Administration of Fluids and Electrolytes with the last review date of 1/20/2025 read, Policy: [...]
- 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 complete and accurate medical records for 4 of 7 residents reviewed for medication administration, Residents #37, #39, #256, and #407.
- D Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to establish antibiotic stewardship program to monitor antibiotic use for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for antibiotic use, Resident #406.
February 8, 2024Standard inspection · 9 citations
- E Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure resident assessment was accurate for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for discharge, Resident #114.
- 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, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the medications and biologicals were stored and labeled properly in 4 of 7 medication carts reviewed (Photographic evidence obtained).
- 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, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure food items were dated and/or labeled, and covered, and the kitchen equipment was maintained in a clean condition.
- D Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to complete the quarterly assessment in a timely manner for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for minimum data set assessments, Resident #59.
- 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 record review and interview, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive care plan for 1 of 6 residents reviewed, Resident #74.
- D 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 that residents received care and services consistent with professional standards of practice for 1 of 5 residents receiving intravenous medication, Resident #216.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents received respiratory care consistent with professional standards of practice for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for oxygen therapy, Resident #319.
- D Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure orders for psychotropic drugs were limited to 14 days for 1 of 6 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications, Resident #74.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure staff performed hand hygiene during tracheostomy care for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for tracheostomy care, Resident #32, and during medication administration for 2 of 6 residents reviewed for medication administration, Residents #74 and #69, to prevent possible spread of infection and communicable diseases.
September 1, 2022Standard inspection · 8 citations
- J Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents were free from medical neglect by allowing unqualified facility staff to work outside of their scope of practice, administering intravenous (IV) medications via a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line for 1 of 2 residents, Resident #84, without certification of education, training, and validation of competency for IV medication administration. IV infusion without IV certification and validation of competency could result in the likelihood of serious harm and/or death for residents who are administered IV medication infusions. This can result in an increased risk of infection, damage to veins and injection sites, an air embolism, phlebitis, and blood clots, which can occur from a poorly administered IV infusion. [...]
- 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 observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure licensed nurses had appropriate competencies and skills sets to provide nursing and related services to residents by allowing unqualified facility staff to work outside of their scope of practice, administering intravenous (IV) medications via a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line for 1 of 2 residents, Resident #84, without certification of education, training, and validation of competency for IV medication administration. IV infusion without IV certification and validation of competency could result in the likelihood of serious harm and/or death for residents who are administered IV medication infusions. This can result in an increased risk of infection, damage to veins and injection sites, an air embolism, phlebitis, and blood clots, which can occur from a poorly administered IV infusion. [...]
- J Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility administration failed to effectively and efficiently attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident by not assuming full responsibility for the day to day operations of the facility by allowing unqualified facility staff to work outside of their scope of practice, administering intravenous (IV) medications via a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line for 1 of 2 residents, Resident #84, without certification of education, training, and validation of competency for IV medication administration. IV infusion without IV certification and validation of competency could result in the likelihood of serious harm and/or death for residents who are administered IV medication infusions. [...]
- 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, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure food was prepared and stored in a safe and sanitary manner.
- E 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 the residents received care and services for central venous access devices in accordance with professional standards of practice for 2 of 2 residents with a central venous access device, Residents #84 and #86, in a total sample of 36 residents.
- E Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents received respiratory care services consistent with professional standards of practice for 4 of 5 residents reviewed for respiratory care services, Residents #80, #84, #95, and #201, in a total sample of 36 residents.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents received care consistent with professional standards of practice to prevent worsening of pressure sores for 1 of 3 residents observed for pressure ulcers, Resident #31, in a total sample of 36 residents.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain an infection prevention and control program to prevent the possible development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections. The facility failed to ensure the staff performed hand hygiene during wound care in one of three wound care observations.
Fire safety inspections
17 fire safety citations on file: 3 on April 24, 2025, 3 on February 8, 2024, 11 on September 1, 2022.
Every fire safety citation17 citations
- F Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- D Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
- D Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- F Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- D Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- D Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- F Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- F Install proper backup exit lighting.
- F Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
- E Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- E Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- E Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
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) | 3.30 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.44 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.05 | 3.49 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.02 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.84 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 52.1% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 58.3% | 46.0% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.98 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 3.40 on weekdays and 3.05 on weekends, 10% 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 3.39 in April to June 2025 to 3.30 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 | 3.30 | 0.44 | 3.40 | 3.05 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 117 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.31 | 0.39 | 3.41 | 3.06 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 114 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.35 | 0.37 | 3.44 | 3.11 | 0.0% | 2 of 92 | 114 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.39 | 0.38 | 3.51 | 3.08 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 111 |
| 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 | 6.6 | 8.7 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.3 | 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 | 3.2 | 2.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.6 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.9 | 9.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.3 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.2 | 8.6 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 27.4 | 26.1 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.9 | 9.1 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.0 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: 12170 CORTEZ BLVD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12170 Cortez Blvd Opco Parent LLC | Direct ownership interest | Organization | 12/01/2023 | |
| 12170 Cortez Blvd Opco Holdco LLC | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 12/01/2023 | |
| Freund, Nochum | Corporate officer | Individual | 12/01/2023 | |
| Diaz, Gabriella | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/13/2024 | |
| Freund, Nochum | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/01/2023 | |
| Mann, Stefan | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/27/2024 | |
| Dagan, Amitai | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 06/27/2025 | |
| Goldberger, Abraham | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 06/27/2025 | |
| Goldberger, Faigy | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 06/27/2025 | |
| Herskowitz, Eliezer | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 06/27/2025 | |
| Herskowitz, Yaakov | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 06/27/2025 | |
| Aspire Mgt LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/01/2023 | |
| Diaz, Gabriella | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/13/2024 | |
| Mann, Stefan | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/27/2024 |
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.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 8 problems in this area, most recently on June 23, 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 24, 2025: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on April 24, 2025: "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."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on April 24, 2025: "Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.05 hours per resident per day, below the Florida average of 3.49.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Evergreen Woods Spring Hill, 0.2 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- Oak Hill Health & Rehabilitation Brooksville, 1.6 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 25 citations
- Brooksville Healthcare Center Brooksville, 7.3 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 21 citations
- Northbrook Center for Rehabilitation and Healing Brooksville, 7.9 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 23 citations
- Aviata at Brooksville Brooksville, 9.3 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 20 citations
- Bayonet Point Health Center by Harborview Hudson, 15.4 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- Windsor Woods Rehab and Healthcare Center Hudson, 16 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- Bear Creek Nursing Center Hudson, 17 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 21 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 Spring Hill's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Aviata at Spring Hill 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Aviata at Spring Hill get at its last inspection?
- 9 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on April 24, 2025. The Florida average is 7.1.
- Has Aviata at Spring Hill been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Aviata at Spring Hill 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 Spring Hill?
- CMS lists 14 owners and managers, and links the home to Aviata Health Group. Legal business name: 12170 CORTEZ BLVD 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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