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HomeFloridaAviata at Saint Lucie

Aviata at Saint Lucie

611 S 13th St, Fort Pierce, FL 349507724645262
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
171
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $65,361

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 1/5 stars (below average)

• Has 171 certified beds with an average of 124.7 residents per day (73% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 24 deficiencies (inspected Mar 20, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $65,361 across 2 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.84 hours per resident per day

• Part of the Aviata Health Group chain (52 facilities)

Aviata at Saint Lucie is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Fort Pierce, Florida with 171 certified beds. It has been operating since 1972. The facility scored below average compared to Florida facilities.

Beds
171
Avg Residents/Day
124.7
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Sep 9, 1972
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
St. Lucie
Last Inspection
Mar 20, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
24
Weighted Score
134.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (65)

F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jul 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Jul 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: Mar 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0582Potential for Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: Mar 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Mar 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Mar 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Mar 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Mar 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Mar 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Mar 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Mar 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Mar 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Mar 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Mar 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Mar 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Mar 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0699Potential for Harm

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Survey: Mar 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Mar 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Mar 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Mar 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Mar 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Mar 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Mar 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Nov 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0675Potential for Harm

Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.

Survey: Nov 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Nov 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0694Potential for Harm

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Survey: Nov 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Immediate Jeopardy

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Nov 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0698Immediate Jeopardy

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Nov 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 35 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$65,361
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineApr 10, 2024
$10,039
FineNov 1, 2024
$55,322

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.51 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.45 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.88 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.84 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.64 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
0.0%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (4)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
DEMONS, KEITHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 1, 2023
FREUND, NOCHUMOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 1, 2023
WATT, JASONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 27, 2025
FREUND, NOCHUMCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 1, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Aviata at Saint Lucie?▾
Aviata at Saint Lucie has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Aviata at Saint Lucie had any health inspection violations?▾
Aviata at Saint Lucie had 24 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 20, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $65,361 across 2 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Aviata at Saint Lucie?▾
Aviata at Saint Lucie provides 3.84 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.88 RN hours, 0.45 LPN hours, and 2.51 nurse aide hours.
How many beds does Aviata at Saint Lucie have?▾
Aviata at Saint Lucie has 171 certified beds with an average of 124.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 73% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Aviata Health Group chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Aviata at Saint Lucie?▾
Yes, there are 2 other nursing homes in Fort Pierce, Florida with an average rating of 2/5. You can compare all facilities on the Fort Pierce nursing homes page.

Part of Aviata Health Group

This chain operates 52 facilities. View all →