Aviata At North Fort Myers
991 PONDELLA RD, N Ft Myers, FL, 33903 · 2399958809
Nursing HomeMedicare CertifiedMedicaid CertifiedUpdated 2026-05-19
3.0
★★★☆☆
Overall Rating
Health Inspection
2.0
Staffing
3.0
Quality Measures
5.0
120
Licensed Beds
3.0
Staffing Rating
Aviata At North Fort Myers holds an overall 3-star rating from CMS, meaning it lands right at average compared to nursing homes nationwide. That overall score is a composite that blends three separate ratings, each measuring something different about how a facility operates. The health inspection rating comes in at 2 stars, which is below average, and reflects the number and seriousness of citations state inspectors found during their visits. That's worth paying attention to, since it can signal issues with safety, care practices, or facility conditions. Staffing sits at 3 stars, meaning residents are getting an average amount of nurse time relative to the number of people living there. Not a red flag, but families might still want to ask how consistent staffing levels are day to day.
The bright spot here is the quality measures rating, which is a perfect 5 stars. This score is based on 15 clinical and physical health outcomes for residents, things like mobility, pain management, and infection rates, and a top score suggests the facility is doing very well at maintaining residents' actual health and wellbeing. It's an encouraging sign that despite the below-average inspection history, real-world outcomes for residents appear strong. Families should weigh all three pieces together rather than focusing on just one number, and a visit with specific questions about past inspection findings would be a smart next step.
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Questions to ask when visiting
1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant typically care for during the day shift, and how does that number change at night and on weekends?
2. How long have your charge nurses and CNAs been working here on average, and what does your staff turnover look like over the past year?
3. Can you walk me through exactly what happens when a resident falls or has a medical emergency, from the moment it occurs to when the family is notified?
4. If my loved one needs help getting up, bathing, or going to the bathroom, how quickly does someone typically respond when they press the call button?
5. What does a normal Tuesday look like for a resident here, and how do you make sure someone who prefers to sleep in or skip an activity isn't pressured into a set schedule?
6. Has this facility been cited for any deficiencies in the last two state inspections, and can I see the most recent survey report before I leave today?
For more guidance on evaluating facilities, see our guide to [questions to ask when choosing a Florida nursing home](/blog/questions-to-ask-before-choosing-a-nursing-home-in-florida).
About CMS Star Ratings
CMS assigns 1–5 star ratings to Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing homes based on three domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The overall rating is a weighted composite.
A 5-star overall rating does not guarantee excellence in every domain — inspect each sub-rating independently. Data is updated quarterly.
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Data sourced from CMS Care Compare. Last updated via nightly pipeline.