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Avante At Ocala, Inc

2021 Sw 1St Ave, Ocala, FL 34474

Call Avante At Ocala, Inc directly(352) 732-0042

For profit - Corporation · 133 certified beds · Medicare and Medicaid · Part of Avante Centers (11 facilities)

3
Overall
CMS Rating
★★★☆☆

Avante At Ocala, Inc is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Ocala, Florida. CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall (2/5 for staffing, 3/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 3.22 hours per resident per day, below the Florida average of 3.86. Its most recent inspection on Oct 17, 2024 cited 9 deficiencies.

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CMS Quality Ratings

Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.

Overall Rating
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Health Inspections
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Staffing
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Quality Measures
★★★★☆ 4/5
Long-Stay QM
★★★★★ 5/5
Short-Stay QM
★☆☆☆☆ 1/5

How Avante At Ocala, Inc compares

This facility vs. the Florida and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.

MetricThis facilityFlorida avgNational avg
Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day)3.223.863.89below avg
RN staffing (hrs/resident/day)0.390.730.68below avg
Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day)1.982.342.34below avg
Nursing staff turnover36.5%42.3%46.4%below avg
Deficiencies cited, last inspection9.07.39.5above avg

Staffing

Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.

3.22
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
0.39
RN Hrs/Resident/Day
0.86
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day
1.98
Aide Hrs/Resident/Day
3.12
Weekend Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day

Staff Turnover

Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.

Total Nursing Staff
36.5%
Registered Nurses
36.4%
Administrator Changes 1 in last year

Recent Health Inspection

CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.

Oct 17, 2024
Most Recent Inspection Date
9
Total Deficiencies Found
36
Health Inspection Score
0
Number of Fines

What inspectors found at Avante At Ocala, Inc

Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.

  • Potential for harm
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Oct 14, 2025
  • Potential for harm
    Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Aug 13, 2025
  • Potential for harm
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Aug 13, 2025
  • Potential for harm
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Apr 30, 2025
  • Potential for harm
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies · Oct 17, 2024
  • Potential for harm
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Oct 17, 2024
  • Potential 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.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Oct 17, 2024
  • Potential for harm
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Oct 17, 2024
  • Potential for harm
    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Oct 17, 2024
  • Potential 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.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Jun 15, 2023
  • Potential for harm
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Jun 15, 2023
  • Potential for harm
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Jun 15, 2023

About This Facility

Address

2021 Sw 1St Ave
Ocala, FL 34474

CMS Certification #

106084

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

Certified Beds

133

Avg Residents/Day

129.0

Provider Type

Medicare and Medicaid

First Certified

2010-01-05

Chain

Avante Centers (11 facilities)

Setting

Urban

Part of Avante Centers

11
Facilities Nationwide

Avante Centers operates 11 nursing facilities across the United States.

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Frequently asked questions

CMS gives Avante At Ocala, Inc an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, including 2/5 for staffing and 3/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.

Avante At Ocala, Inc reports 3.22 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Florida average of 3.86.

Its most recent CMS inspection cited 9 deficiencies.

Avante At Ocala, Inc is certified for 133 beds.

Admissions at Avante At Ocala, Inc

For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (352) 732-0042. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.

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