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Ocala Health and Rehabilitation Center
1201 Se 24th Rd, Ocala, FL 34471
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.
Ocala Health and Rehabilitation Center is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Ocala, Florida, certified for 180 beds and caring for about 169 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Florida median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 7, 4 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 11.1 per 100 beds, fewer 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 3.8 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Florida median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 37.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Marion Co. median | Florida median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 20 | 20 | 18 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 11.1 | 15.0 | 15.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 37.8% | 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: 18 Sep 2025, 27 Jun 2024.
Severity mix: D ×15 E ×3 F ×1 C ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2025 |
| 18 Sep 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2025 |
| 18 Sep 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2025 |
| 18 Sep 2025 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2025 |
| 18 Sep 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2025 |
| 18 Sep 2025 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2025 |
| 18 Sep 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2025 |
| 18 Sep 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2025 |
| 18 Sep 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2025 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2024 |
| 27 Jun 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 | 31 Jul 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2024 |
| 16 Feb 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2023 |
| 16 Feb 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2023 |
| 16 Feb 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. | E | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2023 |
| 16 Feb 2023 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 10 Apr 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 37.8%, RNs 29.4%; 0 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 | 7.4% | 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 | 0.8% | 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 | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 6.4% | 7.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 2.2% | 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, limited liability company. Legal business name: Northport Health Services Of Florida, Llc. Chain: Nhs Management (43 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Lee Estes Tr 031093 | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 6% | 06/30/2013 |
| Regions Bank | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/26/2014 |
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 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 |
All 11 facilities in Marion County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Ocala Health and Rehabilitation Center been cited for?
20 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 Ocala Health and Rehabilitation Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Ocala Health and Rehabilitation Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day against a Florida median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Ocala Health and Rehabilitation Center?
It is part of the Nhs Management chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Jennifer Lee Estes Tr 031093. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Ocala Health and Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 18 Sep 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 18 Sep 2025.
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.