Aviata at Santa Barbara, Cape Coral
216 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33991 · 1.6 mi
2 of 5 CMS overall · Below average
- Inspections1/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality5/5
- CMS Special Focus Facility candidate
- 120 beds
- For-profit
Nursing Home in Cape Coral, FL · CMS Data August 2026
Gulf Coast Village
How Does Gulf Coast Village Rate?
Gulf Coast Village is a 85-bed nonprofit nursing home in Cape Coral, FL. Residents got an average of 4.9 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on May 7, 2026, cited 3 health deficiencies.
- Nursing per resident per day
- 4.9 hours
- Deficiencies at last inspection
- 3
- Certified beds
- 85
1333 Santa Barbara Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33991
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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Staffing and Turnover
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 4.9 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 1.2 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 3.0 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 4.6 hours | 3.3 hours |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 54% | 45% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 56% | 42% |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
Inspections and Penalties
| Last standard health inspection | May 7, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 3 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 1 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | 3 totaling $37,092 |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 0 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.
Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Gulf Coast Village who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 5.5% | 13% | Lower than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 30% | 18% | Higher than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 8.5% | 2.8% | Higher than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 5.9% | 4.2% | Higher than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 7.2% | 4.7% | Higher than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 1.7% | 3.6% | Lower than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 33% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
Lower is better for each measure. Antipsychotic use matters most for residents with dementia: what families should know.
About the Home
| Certified beds | 85 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 89 |
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | GULF CARE, INC. |
| Chain or affiliated group | VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA SENIOR LIVING (6 homes) |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | August 1989 |
| Setting | Part of a continuing care retirement community |
| Councils | Resident council |
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