AVIATA AT NORTH FLORIDA

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How AVIATA AT NORTH FLORIDA Compares

AVIATA AT NORTH FLORIDA is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Gainesville, Florida. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Florida average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (9.0%) is above the Florida average of 4.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 120 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 85% occupied.

Among the 9 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Gainesville, 4 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.8 stars.

By the numbers vs. Florida average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 1.5% — better than the Florida average of 8.7% (83% lower).
• Falls with major injury: 3.4% — worse than the Florida average of 2.6% (34% higher).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 9.0% — worse than the Florida average of 4.7% (90% higher).
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.8% — better than the Florida average of 26.2%.

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 May 4, 2026) measured against Florida averages across 694 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Gainesville

Gainesville sits in Alachua County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.2% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Florida as a whole (20.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.

Residents 65+

37,968 (14.2%)

Median age

31.7 years

Median household income

$50,089

Median home value

$201,600

Demographics for Alachua County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Gainesville.

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