About Aviata At North Fort MyersAviata At North Fort Myers is located at 991 Pondella Rd, N Ft Myers, FL, reachable at (239) 995-8809. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 120.0 certified beds and serves an average of 104 residents per day. It is part of the Aviata Health Group network (52 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1985-06-13. The facility currently holds a poor (1-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
#8566 of 14703 nationally – #536 of 694 in Florida
Who Is This Facility Best For?
Aviata At North Fort Myers may be considered for families with limited options in N Ft Myers, FL, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It is particularly well-suited for long-term residents based on its Quality Measure scores. Families should inquire about nurse-to-resident ratios, as the CMS Staffing Rating is currently 1 out of 5.
Overall Rating 2022-2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026
Current Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★1 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★2 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★1 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★3 / 5
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM)
Staffing Rating
Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightAviata At North Fort Myers currently provides 3 hours 17 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 28 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 1 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 17 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 3 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours46 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours28 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours0 minutes
National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day
Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 3 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours21 minutes
Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.
5-Year Staffing Trends
Total Nurse Hours/Day
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day
Nurse Aide Hours/Day
Total Staff Turnover %
Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %
Compliance SummaryIn the current reporting period, the facility received 3 fine(s) totaling $14,120. 33 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Nationally, Aviata At North Fort Myers ranks 8566th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 69.4/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within FL, it ranks 536th out of 694 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #11,167 nationally and RN hours rank #9,381 nationally (#532 in FL).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
FL State Rank
Note
2022
3.42
#8,562 / 14,703
#645 / 694
Below average
2023
3.45
#8,230 / 14,703
#529 / 694
Below average
2024
3.20
#11,017 / 14,703
#633 / 694
Below average
2025
3.31
#10,722 / 14,703
#614 / 694
Below average
2026
3.29
#11,167 / 14,703
#610 / 694
⚠️ Bottom 25%
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
FL State Rank
Note
2022
0.54
#7,942 / 14,703
#457 / 694
Below average
2023
0.78
#3,550 / 14,703
#184 / 694
Top 25%
2024
0.51
#7,973 / 14,703
#433 / 694
Below average
2025
0.52
#7,978 / 14,703
#460 / 694
Below average
2026
0.47
#9,381 / 14,703
#532 / 694
Below average
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Aviata At North Fort Myers is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1985-06-13. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (239) 995-8809 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Aviata At North Fort Myers holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (2★), Staffing (1★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 69.4/100, placing it #8566 of 14703 facilities nationally and #536 of 694 in Florida. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.
Each resident at Aviata At North Fort Myers receives a reported average of 3 hours 17 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 28 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 46 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 3 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 3 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 1 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
In the current reporting period, the facility received 3 fine(s) totaling $14,120. 33 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 3 fine(s) totaling $14,120, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 3. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 80.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Aviata At North Fort Myers ranks 8566th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 69.4/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within FL, it ranks 536th out of 694 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #11,167 nationally and RN hours rank #9,381 nationally (#532 in FL). Our composite quality score of 69.4/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in N Ft Myers, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/florida/n-ft-myers/
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.