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Aviata at the Harbor

Nursing Home Facility

1410 Dr M L King Jr Street, Safety Harbor, FL 34695

Nursing Home Care Senior Living
Aviata at the Harbor

Aviata at the Harbor is a senior care community located in Safety Harbor, FL. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Safety Harbor area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (727) 726-1181.

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 the Harbor is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Safety Harbor average about 26 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 71% of its licensed beds.

Medicare rates this community 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in August 2024 and recorded 11 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 3.4 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.5 hours from a registered nurse.

The community is located in Pinellas County, FL.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall ★★★★★ 2/5
  • Health inspections ★★★★★ 2/5
  • Staffing ★★★★★ 1/5
  • Quality measures ★★★★★ 5/5

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 29 problems at Aviata at the Harbor. None of them caused harm to a resident. 4 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

    Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

    Inspected June 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by July 10, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Inspected June 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by July 10, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

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

    Inspected June 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by July 10, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Inspected June 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by July 10, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Nutrition and Dietary

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Inspected August 2024. Corrected by September 1, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Quality of Life and Care

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

    Inspected August 2024. Corrected by September 1, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Pharmacy Service

    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.

    Inspected August 2024. Corrected by September 1, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Nutrition and Dietary

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Inspected August 2024. Corrected by September 1, 2024.

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  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Inspected August 2024. Corrected by September 1, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Inspected August 2024. Corrected by September 1, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Pharmacy Service

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Inspected August 2024. Corrected by September 1, 2024.

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 the Harbor offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

  • Organization type for-profit corporation
  • Beds / units 120
  • Occupancy 71%
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 3.4
  • Last health inspection August 2024

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