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HomeFloridaAvante at Ocala, INC

Avante at Ocala, INC

2021 Sw 1st Ave, Ocala, FL 344743527320042WebsiteGoogle Maps
2.8on Google(52 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
133
certified

How Avante at Ocala, INC Compares in Florida

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Florida. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
FL average
3.3/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
FL average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
2/5
FL average
3.3/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.43 hrs/day
FL average
3.82 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.34 hrs/day
FL average
0.73 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
47.0%
FL average
41.4%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Florida average of 3.3/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Florida average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.43 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.82.
Reported RN time is 0.34 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.73.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
6
deficiency citations
Inspected Oct 17, 2024
Most recent cycle
20
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 26, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 14 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$9,658/mo
Florida median
Private Room
$10,646/mo
Florida median
Marion County 65+
109,251
28.9% of county
County Population
378,225
Marion County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Avante at Ocala, INC is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Ocala, Florida with 133 certified beds. It has been operating since 2010. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
133
Avg Residents/Day
126
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 5, 2010
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Marion
Last Inspection
Mar 26, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
20
Weighted Score
105.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (31)

F0801Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0835Potential for Harm

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Survey: Mar 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0867Potential for Harm

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Survey: Mar 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Mar 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Mar 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Mar 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0640Potential for Harm

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Survey: Mar 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Mar 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Mar 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Mar 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Mar 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Mar 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Mar 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential 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.

Survey: Mar 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Mar 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Oct 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0809Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Apr 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Oct 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Oct 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential 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.

Survey: Oct 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Oct 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jun 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Jun 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jun 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Jun 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 1 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.07 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.03 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.34 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.43 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.12 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.05 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
47.0%
RN Turnover
62.5%
Administrators Left
2

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (12)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
AG HOLDINGS, INC.5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Sep 10, 2008
DEBBIE KLURMAN 1994 TRUST5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization8%Jun 20, 1989
DEENA KLURMAN KRANZ 2000 TRUST5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization8%Jun 20, 1989
MONA MIZRACHI 1994 TRUST5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization8%Jun 20, 1989
SISEL KLURMAN 2001 REVOCABLE TRUST5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization25%Apr 9, 2010
BIEGASIEWICZ, KIMBERLYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AFeb 4, 2022
BIEGASIEWICZ, KIMBERLYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 4, 2022
HORNACK, JOHNCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 24, 2019
BIEGASIEWICZ, KIMBERLYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 4, 2022
AVANTE GROUP, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AFeb 17, 2025
CHOPRA, SHAWNADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 29, 2025
SNOWDEN, FAITHADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 1, 2026

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Avante at Ocala, INC and nearby alternatives.

All Florida facilities
Avante at Ocala, INC
Ocala, FLCurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
The Lodge Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Ocala, FL2,640 ft
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $17,737
Ocala Health and Rehabilitation Center
Ocala, FL4,752 ft
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Aviata at Arbor Springs
Ocala, FL1.1 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Palm Garden of Ocala
Ocala, FL2.2 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $8,512
Life Care Center of Ocala
Ocala, FL2.5 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Hawthorne Center for Rehabilitation and Healing of
Ocala, FL2.7 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $157,729
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Avante at Ocala, INC
Ocala, FL · Current facility
—1/51/52/5None recorded
The Lodge Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Ocala, FL
2,640 ft3/52/52/5$17,737
Ocala Health and Rehabilitation Center
Ocala, FL
4,752 ft4/53/53/5None recorded
Aviata at Arbor Springs
Ocala, FL
1.1 mi2/51/52/5None recorded
Palm Garden of Ocala
Ocala, FL
2.2 mi4/53/53/5$8,512
Life Care Center of Ocala
Ocala, FL
2.5 mi5/54/54/5None recorded
Hawthorne Center for Rehabilitation and Healing of
Ocala, FL
2.7 mi1/51/52/5$157,729

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Avante at Ocala, INC?▾
Avante at Ocala, INC has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Avante at Ocala, INC cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Florida is $9,658/month for a semi-private room and $10,646/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Avante at Ocala, INC participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Avante at Ocala, INC had any health inspection violations?▾
Avante at Ocala, INC had 20 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 26, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Avante at Ocala, INC?▾
Avante at Ocala, INC provides 3.43 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours, 1.03 LPN hours, and 2.07 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 47.0%.
How many beds does Avante at Ocala, INC have?▾
Avante at Ocala, INC has 133 certified beds with an average of 126 residents per day, resulting in approximately 95% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Avante Centers chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Avante at Ocala, INC?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Florida, including 6 in Ocala. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Avante at Ocala, INC?▾
On Google Maps, Avante at Ocala, INC has a rating of 2.8 out of 5 based on 52 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

Part of Avante Centers

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