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AVIATA AT SHOAL CREEKCMS #1060282 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

106028 01/07/2026 Aviata at Shoal Creek 500 Hospital Drive Crestview, FL 32539
F 0770 Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on record reviews and interview, the facility failed follow the physician orders for lab services for 1 of 5 residents sampled for medication review. (Resident #6)The findings include:On 1/6/25. a record review was conducted for Resident #6, who has diagnoses including Dementia, Major Depressive Disorder, and Schizophrenia. A physician order dated 11/6/24 included obtaining a fasting Depakote Level every May and November. A review of lab results in the electronic medical record (EMR) revealed there was no documentation of a Depakote level since 6/6/2025. (Photographic evidence obtained)On 1/7/25 at approximately 9:40 AM, an interview was conducted with the Director of Nursing (DON). The DON stated the lab was not completed, and a stat fasting Depakote level was ordered today. Residents Affected - Few Page 1 of 2 106028 106028 01/07/2026 Aviata at Shoal Creek 500 Hospital Drive Crestview, FL 32539
F 0812 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Based on observation, policy review, and interviews, the facility failed to discard spoiled foods and failed to store food in a sanitary manner that is in accordance with professional standards to prevent foodborne illness.The findings include:On 01/04/26 at approximately 10:45AM, during the initial kitchen tour, there was an unopened zip lock bag observed in the walk-in cooler on a shelf dated 12/21/26 containing chicken patties. There were bananas stored in their original produce box sitting directly on the walk-in cooler floor that had brown to black discoloration on the banana peels. There were also 9 medium size tomatoes that appeared wrinkled and shriveled loose in a worn and wet cardboard produce box.On 01/04/26 at 10:40 AM, an interview was conducted with Staff A, a Kitchen Aide. She reported she was not aware that food is not to be stored directly onto walk-in cooler floor and was not sure how to store food properly in the walk in cooler or freezer. A record review on 01/04/2026 revealed a facility policy, dated 4/2018, that indicated that all food items must be stored at least six inches off the floor. Refrigerated foods will be stored wrapped, or in covered containers, labeled and dated and arranged in a manner to prevent cross contamination. 106028 Page 2 of 2

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Citations

2 citations recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0770GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F770 - Laboratory Services

    Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

  • 0812GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F812 - Food safety requirements

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

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What happened during the January 7, 2026 survey of AVIATA AT SHOAL CREEK?

This was a inspection survey of AVIATA AT SHOAL CREEK on January 7, 2026. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at AVIATA AT SHOAL CREEK on January 7, 2026?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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