Aviata at University Hills

Aviata at University Hills is a senior care community located in Pensacola, FL. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Pensacola area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (850) 474-0570.

Operated by Aviata Health Group, which runs 43 communities in our directory.

Employer rating 1.7 out of 5 49 reviews from their own employees on Indeed. See what they say.

With 120 beds, Aviata at University Hills is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Pensacola average about 70 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 90% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.

Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in January 2026 and recorded 1 deficiency.

Residents receive about 3.3 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.7 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 62%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.

The community is located in Escambia County, FL.

Medicare five-star ratings

• Overall ★★★★★ 4/5
• Health inspections ★★★★★ 4/5
• Staffing ★★★★★ 3/5
• Quality measures ★★★★★ 4/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 11 problems at Aviata at University Hills. None of them caused harm to a resident. 1 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

In the last three years Medicare fined this home 3 times, a total of $28,359.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

• Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Environmental

  Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

  Inspected December 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by February 6, 2026.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

Aviata at University Hills offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

• Organization type for-profit corporation
• Beds / units 120
• Occupancy 90%
• Nursing hours per resident/day 3.3
• Annual staff turnover 62%
• Last health inspection January 2026