For profit - Individual ·
120 certified beds ·
Medicare and Medicaid
· Part of Life Care Centers Of America (194 facilities)
Top Rated Facility
5
Overall CMS Rating
★★★★★
Life Care Center Of Ocala is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Ocala, Florida. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (4/5 for staffing, 4/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 3.91 hours per resident per day, above the Florida average of 3.86. Its most recent inspection on Aug 9, 2024 cited 4 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
★★★★★ 5/5
Health Inspections
★★★★☆ 4/5
Staffing
★★★★☆ 4/5
Quality Measures
★★★★★ 5/5
Long-Stay QM
★★★★★ 5/5
Short-Stay QM
★★★★★ 5/5
How Life Care Center Of Ocala 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.
Metric
This facility
Florida avg
National avg
Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day)
3.91
3.86
3.89
above avg
RN staffing (hrs/resident/day)
0.69
0.73
0.68
below avg
Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day)
2.29
2.34
2.34
below avg
Nursing staff turnover
29.2%
42.3%
46.4%
below avg
Deficiencies cited, last inspection
4.0
7.3
9.5
below avg
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
3.91
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
0.69
RN Hrs/Resident/Day
0.93
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day
2.29
Aide Hrs/Resident/Day
3.44
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
29.2%
Registered Nurses
30.0%
Administrator Changes2 in last year
Recent Health Inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
Aug 9, 2024
Most Recent Inspection Date
4
Total Deficiencies Found
20
Health Inspection Score
0
Number of Fines
What inspectors found at Life Care Center Of Ocala
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
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies · Jan 15, 2026
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 · Jan 15, 2026
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 · Jan 15, 2026
Potential for harm
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Jan 15, 2026
Potential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Jan 15, 2026
Potential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Jan 15, 2026
Potential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Aug 9, 2024
Potential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies · Aug 9, 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 · Aug 9, 2024
Potential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Aug 9, 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 · Mar 30, 2023
Potential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Mar 30, 2023
About This Facility
Address
2800 Sw 41St St Ocala, FL 34474
CMS Certification #
105999
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Certified Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
113.4
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
First Certified
1999-02-05
Chain
Life Care Centers Of America (194 facilities)
Setting
Urban
Part of Life Care Centers Of America
194
Facilities Nationwide
Life Care Centers Of America operates 194 nursing facilities across the United States.
CMS gives Life Care Center Of Ocala an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 4/5 for staffing and 4/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
Life Care Center Of Ocala reports 3.91 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Florida average of 3.86.
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 4 deficiencies.
Life Care Center Of Ocala is certified for 120 beds.
Admissions at Life Care Center Of Ocala
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