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Aviata At Santa Barbara

216 Santa Barbara Blvd

3.1(94 ratings)· Cape Coral average: 4.3

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Quick Facts

Total units
120
Medicare rating
2 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Limited Liability company
Certified beds
120
Languages
Staff speak Spanish and Haitian Creole with residents

What Families Think

Reviewers describe Aviata At Santa Barbara as a caring, attentive skilled nursing and rehab facility, with several families praising the nursing staff, therapy team, and administrator for going above and beyond during difficult transitions. The five reviews shared are overwhelmingly positive, though the facility's overall 3.1-star Google rating across 94 reviews suggests experiences vary more widely than these highlighted comments show.

The Good

  • Nurses and CNAs praised by name for compassionate care
  • Physical therapy team helped residents regain mobility and confidence
  • Administrator personally checked in on residents and families
  • Staff described as kind, patient, and attentive during rehab
  • Multilingual staff helped residents feel comfortable and understood

The Bad

  • No published pricing information available online
  • Overall Google rating (3.1) is notably lower than the positive reviews shown

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Aviata At Santa Barbara is a senior living community in Cape Coral, Florida offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.1 out of 5 across 94 reviews.

About Aviata At Santa Barbara

Aviata at Santa Barbara is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Cape Coral, Florida with a licensed capacity of 120 beds. The community provides rehabilitation and ongoing medical care for residents transitioning from hospitals or requiring extended care.

Families consistently highlight the attentiveness of nursing and nursing assistant staff. Multiple reviewers named specific caregivers, nurses like Wendy, Nancy, and Keeona, and CNAs including Diana and Oscar, describing them as caring and thorough. Families also noted the welcoming approach of administrative leadership, with one noting that the facility administrator called upon arrival to welcome a new resident. One family wrote that staff "went above and beyond," and another appreciated how a bilingual nurse communicated comfort by speaking Spanish. Therapeutic services and discharge planning support also drew positive mentions.

The facility holds a Google rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars based on 94 reviews. While several families shared five-star experiences, the overall rating suggests variable experiences across the resident population.

Types of Care at Aviata At Santa Barbara

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Aviata At Santa Barbara

3.1overall · 94 ratings combined

3.1★ on Google (94)

Robin Roff

May 2026

via Google

Spent three months in rehab at Aviata. Nurses Wendy, Nancy, Keeona, Sunshine and Marsha were terrific. CNA's Diana, Isiael, Davoncia, Norris, Daylisia and Oscar (please forgive any misspelling of names)were very caring and took great care of me. Susan the Director of Patient Experience, is such a breath of fresh air! She truly cares about the patients and she just makes you feel you're not alone while being in a place that can sometimes be very lonely. The best part is the therapy department! I can't say enough great things about them. Clarice, Doreen, Eder, Roweena and John are the absolute BEST! I couldn't stand or walk when I came to Aviata. This therapy team helped me learn to stand and walk again. They are kind and compassionate, but they will encourage you and work you to get better. I could not have ask for a better group of therapists! Thank you!

Wayne Johnson

Mar 2026

via Google

Diamond in the rough! Recently I was tasked with touring 5 different nursing homes as my wife’s mother was needing long term care. Quite frankly all 5 facilities had very similar services and also were similar in facility layouts. However, it became abundantly clear when it came to PERSONNEL there is where I found a noticeable difference. From the receptionist that greeted me, the associate that gave me the tour and all the up to the Director of the facility, the people were the difference. My entire experience was awesome. Tene, Christina Rose and Slade were kind, caring and informative. That’s when I knew this place was the diamond in the rough. Fast forward 2 weeks. My mother in law is very happy with everything and everyone there. Aviata on Santa Barbara has my strongest recommendation. During my wife’s most chaotic time they found a way to make this transition easy. I can’t thank you enough. If I could give you 50 stars I would and you would have earned them. Regards, Wayne Johnson

Sarah Claro

Feb 2026

via Google

From the moment my mom arrived, she was attended to medically. She came from back to back hospitalizations with a negative experience at a different physical therapy center that did not put interest in her care. At Aviata on Santa Barbara, she was properly triaged upon arriving by a Haitian nurse, whose name I did not get. She felt comfortable with him and was comforted when he spoke Spanish to her. I think as well, the diverse staff, including those she was familiar with in Miami, help her connect as she acclimated. In less than a week, I see so much progress as the physical therapy team is helping her regain her confidence. She has spinal fusion surgery and has become fearful to walk, that is further compounded by her physical considerations and a weak knee. Nonetheless and despite her yelling for help from her bed, a trauma response from the hospital who operated her initially and left her on a stretcher in a room with no call button or urine bag post op, she developed this survival response. I found that expressing this helps the staff exercise emotional intelligence in simply reassuring her, she is in a safe place and they are building her confidence and that trust, that I believe will subside the response. She hasn’t walked in three months or showered, and the team here helped us get those things going, and I feel hopeful that I will be able to get us on a cruise to PR to meet with her friends in San Juan. I will adjust my review to provide names of the kind-hearted and patient professionals helping my mom get to the other side of this. Jon Martone is the only full name I have at the moment and leads the physical therapy team. Do not let his youthful appearance fool you. He brings the right experience, with his team, to help people tap into their inner strength. Today I saw my mom walk and get encouragement to dig deep to push beyond her comfort zone to her potential. I will update my review to include the names of all I can recall that have assisted in what I feel is a miracle. Gracias a todos los que nos ayudan atravesar esta etapa donde me sentí vencida. Cordialmente, Sarah, la hija de Ana

Nancy Craft

Jan 2026

via Google

The facility has been great! Special shout out to SS and Kathleen for all of her discharge help. Dianna the CNA and the Nurse Dianne have been wonderful caregivers..Therapeutic services have been so patient and kind. Honestly every employee has been stellar.

Bobbie Rostetter

Nov 2025

via Google

My Mother had the pleasure of being at this facility after me taking her out of a horrific facility. Everyone went above and beyond. On the way to the facility in the transportation vehicle I received a call from Slade, the facility administrator welcoming me and my mother and assuring me, my mother would be cared for. Upon arrival everyone was kind , loving and welcoming . Well, Slade kept her promise , not one day went by without someone from the facility reaching out to me to update me on my mother’s condition. My Mother hadn’t eaten at the prior facility and lost 14 pounds , Slade went into the room and spoke to my mother to ask her what she likes to eat, she then walked across the street and purchased my mother yogurt and sat next to her bed and talked with her as she ate. I can’t not say enough good things about everyone in the facility, from the administration to the housekeepers. I thank each and every one of you from the bottom of my heart . I will forever be grateful. I truly believe this facility is top notch and goes above and beyond to make sure their residents are loved and cared for!

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Government Inspection History

10 inspection visits in the last three years, 32 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Apr 16, 2026Health Complaint3 citations
  • 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.

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 14, 2026

  • Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 14, 2026

  • Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 14, 2026

Mar 3, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • 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 E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 1, 2026

Jan 14, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 13, 2026

Nov 19, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • 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 Jan 6, 2026

Aug 29, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard18 citations
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity L of L: immediate jeopardy, widespreadCorrected Sep 29, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity L of L: immediate jeopardy, widespreadCorrected Sep 29, 2025

  • Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Severity L of L: immediate jeopardy, widespreadCorrected Sep 29, 2025

  • Have policies on smoking.

    Severity L of L: immediate jeopardy, widespreadCorrected Sep 29, 2025

  • Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 29, 2025

  • Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 29, 2025

  • Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 29, 2025

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 15, 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, widespreadCorrected Oct 15, 2025

  • Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 29, 2025

  • Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 29, 2025

  • Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 29, 2025

  • 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, patternCorrected Sep 29, 2025

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 29, 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 29, 2025

  • Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 29, 2025

  • PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 29, 2025

  • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 29, 2025

Aug 6, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
  • Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 4, 2025

  • 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 Sep 4, 2025

Feb 27, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • 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, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 27, 2025

Jul 11, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • 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 Sep 4, 2024

Sep 14, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard3 citations
  • 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 Oct 14, 2023

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 14, 2023

  • Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 14, 2023

Oct 14, 2021Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard1 citation
  • 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 Dec 15, 2021

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Aviata At Santa Barbara offer?

Aviata At Santa Barbara offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Aviata At Santa Barbara located?

Aviata At Santa Barbara is located at 216 Santa Barbara Blvd in Cape Coral, Florida.

What do families say about Aviata At Santa Barbara?

Reviewers describe Aviata At Santa Barbara as a caring, attentive skilled nursing and rehab facility, with several families praising the nursing staff, therapy team, and administrator for going above and beyond during difficult transitions. The five reviews shared are overwhelmingly positive, though the facility's overall 3.1-star Google rating across 94 reviews suggests experiences vary more widely than these highlighted comments show.

How did Aviata At Santa Barbara do on recent health and safety inspections?

Aviata At Santa Barbara had 10 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 32 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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