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Nursing homes in Marion County, Florida
Marion County, Florida, has 11 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 1,552 certified beds.
27% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (34%). Inspectors recorded 242 health deficiencies over three cycles, 15.6 per 100 beds against 16.1 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $304K across 4 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Marion County | Florida | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 11 | 694 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 27% | 34% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 15.6 | 16.1 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $304K | $17M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Glen Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | The Villages | 120 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 10.8 | — | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Life Care Center of Ocala | Ocala | 120 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 10.0 | — | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Bridgewater Park Health & Rehabilitation Center | Ocala | 120 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 15.0 | — | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Ocala Health and Rehabilitation Center | Ocala | 180 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 11.1 | — | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Ocala Oaks Rehabilitation Center | Ocala | 120 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 15.8 | — | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Palm Garden of Ocala | Ocala | 180 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 10.6 | $9K | 17 Dec 2025 |
| The Lodge Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | Ocala | 99 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 21.2 | $18K | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Timberridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Ocala | 180 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 24 | 13.3 | $120K | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Aviata At Arbor Springs | Ocala | 180 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 39 | 21.7 | — | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Avante At Ocala, Inc | Ocala | 133 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 33 | 24.8 | — | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Hawthorne Center For Rehabilitation and Healing of | Ocala | 120 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 20.0 | $158K | 29 May 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 24 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 23 |
| F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | 21 |
| F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | 21 |
| F0761 | 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. | 20 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 11 |
Chains present: Summit Care (2), Avante Centers (1), Aviata Health Group (1), Tlc Management (1), Life Care Centers Of America (1), Nhs Management (1), Sovereign Healthcare Holdings (1), Palm Garden Health And Rehabilitation (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Marion County, Florida?
11 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 1,552 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Marion County have the highest CMS ratings?
Chatham Glen Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center (5 stars), Life Care Center of Ocala (5 stars), Bridgewater Park Health & Rehabilitation Center (4 stars)
How do Marion County nursing homes compare with Florida?
27% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 34% statewide; citations run at 15.6 per 100 beds against 16.1 statewide.