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Aviata at Palm Bay
5405 Babcock St Ne, Palm Bay, FL 32905 · CMS Certification Number (CCN) 105985
At a glance
- CMS overall rating
- ★★★★☆ 4 of 5
- Health inspection citations
- 18 in the last 3 inspection cycles (2 immediate jeopardy, 1 actual harm, 9 from complaints)
- Fire safety citations
- 3
- Fines (last 3 years)
- 5 fines, total $21,693
- Payment denials
- 0
- Most recent standard inspection
- March 12, 2026
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare page for this facility
Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
CMS star ratings
CMS rates every Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. Health inspection stars are relative to other homes in the same state: the top 10% get 5 stars and the bottom 20% get 1 star. CMS says to use the ratings together with other information, including a visit. Technical Users’ Guide
| Rating | This facility | Florida average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | 3.3 | 3 |
| Health inspections | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | 3.3 | 2.9 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | 4.2 | 3.6 |
| Long-stay quality | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
| Short-stay quality | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
Averages: CMS State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Health inspections
| Inspection cycle | Standard survey date | Health citations | From standard survey | From complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (most recent) | March 12, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cycle 2 | June 13, 2024 | 11 | 2 | 9 |
CMS weighted health inspection score: 25 (lower is better; it counts citation severity, complaints and repeat revisits). Citations from infection control inspections: Not published. How to read these citations
18 health citations across 5 inspection dates, newest first. The letter is CMS’s scope/severity code: A–C means potential for minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–I actual harm, and J–L immediate jeopardy.
March 6, 2025: 2 citations (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/31/2025 |
| D | F-0624 | Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/31/2025 |
August 27, 2024: 1 citation (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/10/2024 |
June 13, 2024: 2 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/12/2024 |
| D | F-0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/12/2024 |
April 5, 2024: 6 citations (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | F-0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Administration Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/05/2024 |
| J | F-0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | Past Non-Compliance Corrected 01/19/2024 |
| E | F-0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/05/2024 |
| G | F-0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/05/2024 |
| J | F-0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Complaint | Past Non-Compliance Corrected 01/19/2024 |
| D | F-0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/05/2024 |
September 2, 2022: 7 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | F-0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Administration Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/29/2022 |
| E | F-0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/29/2022 |
| D | F-0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/29/2022 |
| E | F-0688 | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/29/2022 |
| D | F-0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/29/2022 |
| D | F-0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/29/2022 |
| D | F-0571 | Limit the charges against residents' personal funds for items or services for which payment is made under Medicare or Medicaid. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/29/2022 |
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Fire safety inspections
3 fire safety citations across 2 inspection dates
| Date | Severity | Tag | What was cited | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/12/2026 | D | K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/13/2026 |
| 06/13/2024 | E | K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/12/2024 |
| 06/13/2024 | E | K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/12/2024 |
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas: Yes. CMS does not count fire safety citations in the health inspection star rating.
Source: CMS Fire Safety Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Penalties
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2024 | Fine | $5,125 | — |
| April 5, 2024 | Fine | $5,125 | — |
| April 5, 2024 | Fine | $6,550 | — |
| November 6, 2023 | Fine | $1,748 | — |
| October 17, 2023 | Fine | $3,145 | — |
Source: CMS Penalties: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Florida average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.39 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.84 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| LPN/LVN hours per resident per day | 0.49 | Not published | Not published |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.06 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.14 | Not published | Not published |
| RN hours per resident per day, weekends | 0.71 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 41.7 | 41.4 | 45.8 |
| Registered nurse turnover (%) | 42.1 | Not published | Not published |
| Administrators who have left | 1 | Not published | Not published |
Reported hours come from the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) staffing data that facilities submit to CMS each quarter.
Source: CMS Provider Information; State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Facility details
- Legal business name
- 5405 Babcock St Ne Opco LLC
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Aviata Health Group (50 facilities)
- Ownership changed in last 12 months
- No
- Certified beds
- 120
- Average residents per day
- 116.1
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Located inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident and family council
- Both
- First approved for Medicare/Medicaid
- March 12, 1998
- County/parish
- Brevard
Source: CMS Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Owners and managers reported to CMS
15 ownership and management records
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5405 BABCOCK ST NE OPCO PARENT LLC | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| 5405 BABCOCK ST NE OPCO HOLDCO LLC | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| FREUND, NOCHUM | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BENFIELD, MALORY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| FARIS, TONY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| FREUND, NOCHUM | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| DAGAN, AMITAI | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| GOLDBERGER, ABRAHAM | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| GOLDBERGER, FAIGY | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HERSKOWITZ, ELIEZER | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HERSKOWITZ, YAAKOV | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| TRAVITSKY, AARON | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| ASPIRE MGT LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BENFIELD, MALORY | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| FARIS, TONY | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
Source: CMS Ownership: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Check it yourself
- Medicare Care Compare: Aviata at Palm Bay. Full inspection reports, quality measures and staffing.
- AHCA licensed health care facility complaint form. The state agency also takes nursing home complaints.
- Ask the facility to show you its most recent inspection report and plan of correction.
Page built from CMS data files processed September 1, 2026 (CMS refreshes monthly). Last checked October 25, 2026. Not a ranking or endorsement.