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Avante At Ocala, Inc
2021 Sw 1st Ave, Ocala, FL 34474
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 133 beds, Avante At Ocala, Inc serves Ocala in Marion County, Florida and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2010.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Florida median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 2 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 33 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (22, 6, 5 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 24.8 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 15.8.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the Florida median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 47.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Marion Co. median | Florida median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 33 | 20 | 18 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 24.8 | 15.0 | 15.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 47.0% | 44.6% | 41.8% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (11 in the county, 694 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Florida average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 26 Mar 2026, 17 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: D ×26 E ×4 F ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jun 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | E | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 14 Oct 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Dec 2025 |
| 13 Aug 2025 | F0584 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Sep 2025 |
| 13 Aug 2025 | F0809 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Sep 2025 |
| 30 Apr 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 16 Nov 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 16 Nov 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 16 Nov 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 16 Nov 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 16 Nov 2024 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jul 2023 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jul 2023 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jul 2023 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jul 2023 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jul 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Florida average. Turnover: nursing staff 47.0%, RNs 62.5%; 2 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Florida median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 6.9% | 7.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 6.6% | 7.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.1% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 3.6% | 7.0% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Avante At Ocala, Inc.. Chain: Avante Centers (11 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ag Holdings, Inc. | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 09/10/2008 |
| Avante Group, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/17/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Marion County
| 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 |
All 11 facilities in Marion County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Avante At Ocala, Inc been cited for?
33 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Florida median is 18 per facility.
Has Avante At Ocala, Inc been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Avante At Ocala, Inc compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a Florida median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Avante At Ocala, Inc?
It is part of the Avante Centers chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Ag Holdings, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Avante At Ocala, Inc last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 3 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 26 Mar 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.