Aviata at the Bay
2916 HABANA WAY, Tampa, FL 33614
Tampa, Florida · CMS verdict
Aviata at the Bay's CMS overall star rating stands at 1 of 5, below the Florida state average (3.2) and reflecting below-average quality by the federal five-star measure.
The rating and the PlainElderCare Index below summarize federal inspection, staffing, and outcome data, they measure specific, documented dimensions of this facility, not a holistic verdict on the care your family member would receive. Visit in person, talk with staff and current residents' families, and weigh your family member's specific needs before choosing.
Aviata at the Bay in Tampa, Florida holds a CMS overall rating of 1 of 5 stars and a PlainElderCare Quality & Compliance Index of 32 of 100 (grade F). The 150-bed facility operates where a semi-private nursing-home room in Florida runs a median of $10,342 per month. Figures are from CMS Nursing Home Compare.
PlainElderCare Quality & Compliance Index
A transparent composite of this facility's CMS Care Compare sub-ratings and its federal inspection record. It complements, and does not replace, the official CMS overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. How this is calculated.
How the 32 is built
Each segment is a dimension's weighted points toward the score, summing to 32.
Weights: health inspections 30%, staffing 25%, quality measures 25%, inspection record 20%; any dimension CMS has not published drops out and its weight redistributes (no silent deflation). Inspection record is benchmarked against all rated US nursing homes. Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare.
Data insights
Quality ratings
On Care Compare (data as of April 2026), Aviata at the Bay carries an overall CMS quality rating of 1 out of 5 stars. That figure rolls up three sub-ratings tracked separately: health inspection (1/5), staffing (2/5), and quality measures (4/5).
What each sub-rating measures
The health inspection rating reflects on-site surveyor findings from the last three cycles. The staffing rating compares case-mix-adjusted nurse hours per resident day to national benchmarks, and quality measures aggregate 15 clinical indicators including pressure ulcers, falls with injury, and long-stay antipsychotic use.
Size and setting
Located in Tampa, Florida, this facility operates 150 certified beds with an average daily census of roughly 143 residents - an occupancy rate of about 95%. The facility is classified under for profit - limited liability company ownership, a designation that can influence staffing patterns, reinvestment decisions, and admissions policy. At roughly 95% occupancy, this facility is running near full capacity, worth confirming current bed availability directly before visiting.
Same-ownership peers
Within Florida, Aviata at the Bay is one of 295 for profit - limited liability company nursing homes CMS rates. Its 1-star overall rating sits below the for profit - limited liability company-segment average of 3.0 stars, ahead of roughly 0% of same-ownership peers in the state. Comparing a facility against its own ownership segment holds the business model roughly constant, which helps isolate facility-level performance from the staffing and reinvestment patterns that differ across for-profit, non-profit, and government operators.
Inspection record
On the regulatory side, federal and state surveyors have documented multiple deficiencies at this facility (33 total). CMS has levied 10 enforcement penalties - civil money penalties or denials of payment, during the same window. This is a high deficiency count relative to most facilities; requesting the full survey report directly is the only way to see whether these are concentrated in one area or spread across the facility's operations.
Where these figures come from
The figures above come directly from the U.S. Centers for Medicare \& Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare dataset for federal quality ratings, combined with the CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey of more than 15,000 elder-care providers nationwide and U.S. Census American Community Survey income data. Cost figures are monthly medians, refreshed annually with each new CareScout release; quality ratings are refreshed quarterly from the CMS Provider Information File. Read these state and county medians as benchmarks, then verify current rates with individual providers and consult care managers before making placement decisions. See our methodology for source vintage.
How Aviata at the Bay compares to Florida
CMS five-star sub-ratings (0–5) for this facility against the Florida facility-weighted average. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Bar = this facility's rating · vertical marker = Florida state average. Higher is better on all four CMS measures.
Where Aviata at the Bay ranks in Florida
Among the 689 CMS-rated nursing homes in Florida, Aviata at the Bay’s 1-star overall rating is higher than 0% of them. The bars show how all Florida homes spread across the CMS 1-to-5 scale; this facility’s band is highlighted.
101 Florida homes share this 1-star rating. Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare.
Facility details
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Beds | 150 |
| Residents | 143 |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| County | Hillsborough |
| Penalties | 10 |
| Deficiencies | 33 |
Source: CMS Care Compare Nursing Homes (data as of April 2026)
What do families ask most?
What is the quality rating for Aviata at the Bay? ▾
CMS rates Aviata at the Bay at 1 out of 5 stars overall. The three sub-ratings behind that number: health inspection 1/5, staffing 2/5, quality measures 4/5.
How much does a nursing home cost per month in Florida? ▾
CareScout's 2025 survey puts Florida's median semi-private nursing home rate at $10,342 per month ($124,100 per year), with private rooms averaging $12,167 per month.
What services does Aviata at the Bay offer? ▾
Aviata at the Bay is a skilled nursing facility with 150 beds with approximately 143 current residents. It operates under for profit - limited liability company ownership. The facility has recorded 33 deficiencies and 10 penalties in CMS inspections.
Does Aviata at the Bay have any deficiencies or penalties? ▾
Aviata at the Bay has multiple deficiencies (33 total) and 10 penalties recorded by CMS. A count this high is above what most facilities post; ask the facility directly for its plan of correction on the largest findings.
What are the alternatives to a nursing home in Florida? ▾
In Florida, alternatives include assisted living ($5,610/mo), home health aides ($6,101/mo), and adult day care ($1,625/mo).
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Compare cost and CMS quality across the state on the Florida elder-care overview, or see how facilities rank nationwide in our highest-rated states ranking.
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Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Provider ID: 105417.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.