Cape Coral Assisted Living Facility East
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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing
Aviata at North Fort Myers
N Ft Myers, FloridaMedicare inspection record
About Aviata at North Fort Myers
AVIATA at North Fort Myers provides compassionate skilled nursing and rehabilitation care designed to help residents regain strength and independence. Our North Fort Myers, Florida facility combines medical expertise with personalized attention, supporting recovery goals through evidence-based therapy and 24-hour nursing care.
Community at a glance
Capacity
120 residents
Location
N Ft Myers, FL
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
991 PONDELLA RD, N Ft Myers, Florida 33903
Medicare inspection record
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 9, 2026, state inspectors cited 8 health deficiencies (the Florida average is 7.1).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 28 minutes with each resident a day, below the Florida average of 3 hours 49 minutes.
Medicare fined Aviata at North Fort Myers 3 times in the last three years, $14,120 in total.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 3 hours 28 minutesBelow the Florida average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 27 minutesBelow the Florida average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 42% |
1 administrator has left the home in the past year.
Inspections
21 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
April 9, 2026 · Standard inspection · 6 citations
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected May 8, 2026Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected May 8, 2026Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected May 8, 2026Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected May 8, 2026Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected May 8, 2026Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected May 8, 2026
October 22, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)EnvironmentalFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 23, 2025Honor 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 23, 2025
November 14, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 17, 2025Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 13, 2024
July 2, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 2, 2024
April 25, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected May 24, 2024
March 13, 2024 · Standard inspection · 9 citations+
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 12, 2024Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Apr 12, 2024Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 12, 2024Honor 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 12, 2024Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Apr 12, 2024Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Apr 12, 2024Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 12, 2024Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Apr 12, 2024Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)EnvironmentalFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 12, 2024
Fines and payment denials
3 fines totaling $14,120 in the last three years.
- November 14, 2024Fine: $6,152
- March 13, 2024Fine: $4,823
- December 11, 2023Fine: $3,145
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Pondella Road Opco LLC
- Medicare-certified beds
- 120
- Average residents per day
- 112
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- June 13, 1985
- Part of a chain
- Aviata Health Group, 50 homes
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- Both
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 105507
Location
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991 PONDELLA RDN Ft Myers, FL 33903
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Questions about Aviata at North Fort Myers
How did Aviata at North Fort Myers do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on April 9, 2026 and cited 8 health deficiencies, 2 of them from complaint investigations. The Florida average is 7.1.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Aviata at North Fort Myers?+
Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 28 minutes with each resident per day, including 27 minutes from registered nurses. 42% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has Aviata at North Fort Myers been fined by Medicare?+
Yes. Medicare fined Aviata at North Fort Myers 3 times in the last three years, totaling $14,120.
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.