AVIATA AT SANTA BARBARA
216 SANTA BARBARA BLVD, Cape Coral, FL 33991
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How AVIATA AT SANTA BARBARA Compares
AVIATA AT SANTA BARBARA is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Cape Coral, 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 (0.6%) is below the Florida average of 4.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 120 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Cape Coral, the local average is 2.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Florida average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 5.2% — better than the Florida average of 8.7% (40% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.1% — better than the Florida average of 2.6%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.6% — better than the Florida average of 4.7% (87% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 29.1% — worse than the Florida average of 26.2%.
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 SANTA BARBARA
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing AVIATA AT SANTA BARBARA with other nursing homes in Cape Coral.
How is AVIATA AT SANTA BARBARA 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 practices help AVIATA AT SANTA BARBARA keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 5.2% here versus 8.7% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help AVIATA AT SANTA BARBARA keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.1% here versus 2.6% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does AVIATA AT SANTA BARBARA maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 120 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at AVIATA AT SANTA BARBARA?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at AVIATA AT SANTA BARBARA?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Cape Coral
Cape Coral sits in Lee County, where adults 65 and older make up about 28.5% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Florida as a whole (20.5% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 215,942 (28.5%)
- Median age
- 48.8 years
- Median household income
- $59,608
- Median home value
- $235,300
Demographics for Lee County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Cape Coral.
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