AVIATA AT BENEVA
741 SOUTH BENEVA ROAD, Sarasota, FL 34232
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
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Care Quality Indicators
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How AVIATA AT BENEVA Compares
AVIATA AT BENEVA is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Sarasota, Florida. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Florida average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.8%) is below the Florida average of 4.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 120 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 81% occupied.
Among the 23 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Sarasota, 7 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Florida average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 9.0% — worse than the Florida average of 8.7%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.1% — worse than the Florida average of 2.6%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.8% — better than the Florida average of 4.7% (41% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 33.3% — worse than the Florida average of 26.2% (27% higher).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Florida averages across 694 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask AVIATA AT BENEVA
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing AVIATA AT BENEVA with other nursing homes in Sarasota.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for AVIATA AT BENEVA, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is AVIATA AT BENEVA addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is AVIATA AT BENEVA doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.1% here versus 2.6% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help AVIATA AT BENEVA keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.8% here versus 4.7% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at AVIATA AT BENEVA?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does AVIATA AT BENEVA lag behind other Sarasota options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.0 stars across 23 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Sarasota
Sarasota sits in Sarasota County, where adults 65 and older make up about 36.7% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Florida as a whole (20.5% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 156,983 (36.7%)
- Median age
- 56.6 years
- Median household income
- $64,644
- Median home value
- $269,300
Demographics for Sarasota County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Sarasota.
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