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HomeFloridaLife Care Center of Ocala

Life Care Center of Ocala

2800 Sw 41st St, Ocala, FL 344743528737570
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
120
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)

• Has 120 certified beds with an average of 113.4 residents per day (95% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 4 deficiencies (inspected Aug 9, 2024)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 3.91 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 29.2%

• Part of the Life Care Centers of America chain (194 facilities)

Life Care Center of Ocala is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Ocala, Florida with 120 certified beds. It has been operating since 1999. The facility scored above average compared to Florida facilities.

Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
113.4
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Feb 5, 1999
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Marion
Last Inspection
Aug 9, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4
Weighted Score
18.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (9)

F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Aug 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 9, 2024Corrected: 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: Aug 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 30, 2023Corrected: 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: Mar 30, 2023Corrected: 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 14, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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 14, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 14, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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 Aide2.29 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.93 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.69 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.91 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.44 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.12 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
29.2%
RN Turnover
30.0%
Administrators Left
2

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Individual
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (25)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PRESTON, FORREST5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual100%Jan 6, 1976
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AFeb 1, 2004
FLETCHER, TODDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2021
LAY, LISAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 24, 2017
MURTHY, SRINIVASAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 9, 2024
PRESTON, AARONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 1, 2018
PRESTON, AUBREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 27, 2024
PRESTON, FORRESTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2004
SWANKER, RICHARDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
THOMAS, JEFFERYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 1, 2024
WILLIAMS, ANDREAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 20, 2017
ZIEGLER, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2004
FLETCHER, TODDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 1, 2021
LAY, LISACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 24, 2017
PRESTON, FORRESTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 6, 1976
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
ZIEGLER, JAMESCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 18, 2001
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 21, 1994
FLETCHER, TODDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 2, 2020
HENRY, TERRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 1999
LAY, LISACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 9, 2018
PRESTON, FORRESTCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 6, 1976
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2011
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 22, 2000
ZIEGLER, JAMESCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 1999

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Life Care Center of Ocala?▾
Life Care Center of Ocala has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Life Care Center of Ocala had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center of Ocala had 4 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 9, 2024). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Ocala?▾
Life Care Center of Ocala provides 3.91 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours, 0.93 LPN hours, and 2.29 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 29.2%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Ocala have?▾
Life Care Center of Ocala has 120 certified beds with an average of 113.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 95% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Individual owned and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Life Care Center of Ocala?▾
Yes, there are 9 other nursing homes in Ocala, Florida with an average rating of 3.3/5. You can compare all facilities on the Ocala nursing homes page.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

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