Aviata At Palm Bay
5405 BABCOCK ST NE, Palm Bay, FL, 32905 · 3217220660
Nursing HomeMedicare CertifiedMedicaid CertifiedUpdated 2026-05-20
3.0
★★★☆☆
Overall Rating
Health Inspection
3.0
Staffing
3.0
Quality Measures
3.0
120
Licensed Beds
3.0
Staffing Rating
Aviata At Palm Bay holds an overall 3-star rating from CMS, which places it squarely in the average range compared to other nursing homes nationwide. That overall score is built from three separate ratings that each measure something different. The health inspection rating, also 3 stars, reflects the number and seriousness of citations found during state inspections, so average here means no major red flags but also not a standout record. The staffing rating, again 3 stars, tells you that nurses and aides are spending an average amount of time per resident relative to other facilities, which is worth watching since staffing levels directly affect how quickly residents get help and how attentive daily care tends to be. The quality measures rating, also 3 stars, is based on 15 clinical and physical health outcomes for residents, things like mobility, pain management, and infection rates, and an average score suggests the facility is keeping pace with peers but not leading the pack.
For families, a 3-star across the board essentially means Aviata At Palm Bay is a middle-of-the-road facility with no single area that stands out as a serious concern, but also no area where it clearly excels. It is a reasonable starting point for your search, but visiting in person, asking about current staffing levels, and reviewing any recent inspection reports directly will help you get a fuller picture of whether it is the right fit for your loved one.
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Questions to ask when visiting
1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during the day shift, and does that number change at night or on weekends?
2. How long have most of your nursing staff been working here, and what does turnover look like over the past year?
3. If my loved one has a concern or feels unsafe, what is the exact process for reporting it, and who follows up to make sure it was resolved?
4. Can you walk me through what a typical weekday looks like for a resident, from morning until bedtime, including meals, activities, and time outside the room?
5. How does the facility handle a resident who is showing signs of a change in condition, like confusion, a fall, or a sudden decline, and how quickly does the family get notified?
6. What were the findings from your most recent state inspection, and what specific steps did you take to correct any deficiencies that were cited?
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.