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Okeechobee Health Care Facility
1646 Highway 441 N, Okeechobee, FL 34972
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.
Okeechobee Health Care Facility, in Okeechobee, Florida, is certified for 210 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Ventura Services chain.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Florida median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 8 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 2, 0 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 3.8 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 4.3 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Florida median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 23.0%.
CMS flags that the facility has not had a standard health inspection in more than two years.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Okeechobee Co. median | Florida median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 8 | 8 | 18 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 3.8 | 3.8 | 15.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.3 | 4.3 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 23.0% | 23.0% | 41.8% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 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: 25 Apr 2024, 9 Feb 2023.
Severity mix: D ×4 E ×1 F ×2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | F | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | 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 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 11 Mar 2023 |
| 9 Feb 2023 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 11 Mar 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 23.0%, RNs 17.2%; 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 | 3.5% | 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 | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.5% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 4.2% | 7.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.4% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.8% | 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: Okeechobee Snf Operations, Llc. Chain: Ventura Services (14 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okeechobee Opco Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 09/30/2021 |
| Ventura Services - Florida, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2022 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Okeechobee Health Care Facility been cited for?
8 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 Okeechobee Health Care Facility been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Okeechobee Health Care Facility compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day against a Florida median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Okeechobee Health Care Facility?
It is part of the Ventura Services chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Okeechobee Opco Holdings LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Okeechobee Health Care Facility last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 25 Apr 2024; the most recent standard health survey was 25 Apr 2024.
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.