1 / 5Most reviewers describe Aventura At The Bay as clean, well-staffed, and reassuring, with several praising the secure visitor check-in process and attentive nursing care. However, one detailed and serious report raises significant concerns about understaffing, slow response times, and neglect of a resident with complex medical needs.
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Aventura At The Bay is a senior living community in Saint Petersburg, Florida offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 193 reviews.
Aventura At The Bay is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Saint Petersburg, Florida, licensed for 274 residents. It provides care for patients with complex medical needs, including those transitioning from hospital settings.
Family visits reveal a facility that prioritizes security and responsiveness. The entry system impressed visitors with its thoroughness, one family described it as thorough airport-style screening that made them feel their loved one was safe. Staff members including Ryesa, Wallee, and Tishara were noted as detail-oriented and responsive; when a family member flagged concerns about swelling, staff took the issue seriously and immediately consulted the on-call doctor. Multiple families observed attentive nursing care, clean rooms, and residents dressed appropriately and well-cared-for during visits.
The facility holds a 4.1-star rating across 193 Google reviews. While the majority of recent visitor feedback has been positive, the review collection includes at least one report of serious safety concerns related to resident care, suggesting families should ask detailed questions about care protocols during tours.
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Amethyst Alchemist
Jun 2026
Ryesa, Wallee, and Tishara were detail oriented and grounded! The receptionist and other staff were very kind! I told them I was concerned for my Godfather’s left arm swelling as he just transferred from the Bay Punes VA, and they all took my concerns seriously and said they will advise the on call doctor. Love that fast response! Thanks for a good first day guys!!!!
Lynn McClary
Jun 2026
I made a surprise visit and my elderly mother was being very well cared for. The nurses were attentive, her room was clean and she was dressed appropriately for the day. Thank you Aventura for caring.
jennifer durgin
Feb 2026
This facility is being run in a way that is not just disappointing , it is dangerous. My mother has been there for approximately a month. She has progressive MS and was discharged from the hospital with documented swallowing difficulties and severe limitations in hand strength and coordination. She cannot lift her hands properly or grip utensils, and she requires assistance with all activities of daily living. This is clearly documented in her medical record. Despite this, meals are delivered cold and she is given no assistance to eat. For someone with dysphagia, that is not just neglect it is a choking risk. The facility relies heavily on diapers and enforces what appears to be a rigid “two-hour rule” for changes. No human being should be forced to sit in feces or urine because a clock says it isn’t time yet. When my mother presses her call light, she has waited 45 minutes or longer while soiled. That is inhumane. We were also informed that the call light system only triggers a visual light above the door there are no audible alerts or direct staff notifications. In a facility housing medically fragile patients, that is unacceptable. If someone begins choking, falls, or experiences a medical emergency, it could easily go unnoticed. Sitting in feces and a wet diaper is not simply uncomfortable it is a serious health hazard. For an immunocompromised patient at high risk for UTIs, it can lead to sepsis. My mother reported UTI symptoms 3–4 days ago, and no one has catheterized her to obtain a urine sample for testing. Delaying evaluation and treatment under these circumstances is negligent. This is not solely a criticism of individual nurses or CNAs. No staff member should be forced to run room to room in a chronically understaffed facility where patients’ basic needs cannot be met in a timely manner. Chronic understaffing in a skilled nursing facility is a systemic failure. It compromises dignity, safety, and health. Beyond these major issues, there are also concerns about staff attitudes, cleanliness, and lack of adequate fall-risk accommodations. But those concerns pale in comparison to the pressure sores my mother developed after being consistently left waiting for care. This facility does not appear to operate under safe staffing standards. It creates an environment that is unsafe for patients and overwhelming for staff. If you have other options for your loved one, seriously consider them. What is happening here is not just poor service it is a safety risk.
Carrie Hendricks
Jun 2025
My aunt became a resident of Aventura today. I had to sign in as a guest. I was very impressed with Advanced Entry. The system made me feel that my aunt was safe within the facility. The took my picture, name and who I was going to see. It reminded me of going through customs at the airport . I was told that once the initial information was entered, I would just have to show my face in the camera for entry at me next visit. It saves time and a sense of security.
Sylvia Manning
Aug 2024
This was actually my 2nd visit. My family member was being transferred at the first visit so I didn't get the chance to visit. This visit was really nice. A great check in system, clean facility and pleasant smell. It's was during a thunderstorm and I stayed for hours which my loved one was taken care during the time. Her needs we're meet and I was pleased.
8 inspection visits in the last three years, 79 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 23, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 23, 2026
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 22, 2026
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 23, 2026
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 22, 2026
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 23, 2026
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 23, 2026
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 23, 2026
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 23, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 23, 2026
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 23, 2026
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 22, 2026
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 22, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 23, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 17, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 17, 2025
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 29, 2025
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 29, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 28, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 28, 2025
Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 22, 2025
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 28, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 28, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 5, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 5, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 28, 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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 28, 2025
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 28, 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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 22, 2025
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 28, 2025
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 5, 2026
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 28, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 28, 2025
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 28, 2025
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 10, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 28, 2025
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 28, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 28, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 28, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 28, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 28, 2025
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 10, 2026
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 28, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 19, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 19, 2025
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 19, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 19, 2025
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Severity L of L: immediate jeopardy, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 18, 2024
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity L of L: immediate jeopardy, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 18, 2024
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Severity L of L: immediate jeopardy, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 18, 2024
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Severity L of L: immediate jeopardy, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 18, 2024
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Severity L of L: immediate jeopardy, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 18, 2024
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Severity L of L: immediate jeopardy, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 18, 2024
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Severity L of L: immediate jeopardy, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 18, 2024
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Severity L of L: immediate jeopardy, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 18, 2024
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Severity L of L: immediate jeopardy, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 18, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity K of L: immediate jeopardy, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 18, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity K of L: immediate jeopardy, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 18, 2024
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.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 18, 2024
Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 18, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 18, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 18, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 18, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 18, 2024
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 18, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 18, 2024
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 18, 2024
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 4, 2024
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 4, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 4, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 4, 2024
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 4, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 4, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 4, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 4, 2024
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 4, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 25, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 25, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 25, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Aventura At The Bay offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Aventura At The Bay is located at 10300 4th St N in Saint Petersburg, Florida.
Most reviewers describe Aventura At The Bay as clean, well-staffed, and reassuring, with several praising the secure visitor check-in process and attentive nursing care. However, one detailed and serious report raises significant concerns about understaffing, slow response times, and neglect of a resident with complex medical needs.
Aventura At The Bay had 8 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 79 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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