ElderGrade
B

72/100

Above average

Aviata At Brooksville

1445 Howell Ave, Brooksville, FL 34601

CMS 3/5 stars #3 of 6 in Hernando County (352) 799-1451
Certified beds
120
Occupancy
94%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $39,780 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

13/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.61 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.3 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 5% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 34% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

5/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $39,780 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.26 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.30 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.09 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 33.70%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 26 citations

Last standard health inspection: April 24, 2025 (1 year ago).

D Jun 25, 2025 F0880 From a complaint

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 24, 2025 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 24, 2025 F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 24, 2025 F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Feb 1, 2024 F0868

Administration Deficiencies

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 1, 2024 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 1, 2024 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 1, 2024 F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of AVIATA HEALTH GROUP, which operates 52 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
1445 HOWELL AVE OPCO PARENT LLC Organization DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
1445 HOWELL AVE OPCO HOLDCO LLC Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
FREUND, NOCHUM Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
FREUND, NOCHUM Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
TOMAINO-ALMOND, BERNADETTE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
DAGAN, AMITAI Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...
GOLDBERGER, ABRAHAM Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...
GOLDBERGER, FAIGY Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...
HERSKOWITZ, ELIEZER Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...
HERSKOWITZ, YAAKOV Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...
TRAVITSKY, AARON Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...
ASPIRE MGT LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Aviata At Brooksville

What is the ElderGrade for Aviata At Brooksville? +

Aviata At Brooksville holds an ElderGrade of B (72 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Aviata At Brooksville? +

Residents receive an average of 3.26 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Aviata At Brooksville been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 26 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Aviata At Brooksville accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Aviata At Brooksville is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.