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HomeFloridaLive Oak Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Live Oak Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

1620 Helvenston St Se, Live Oak, FL 320643863627860WebsiteGoogle Maps
5.0on Google(21 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
180
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $7,466

How Live Oak Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 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
2/5
FL average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
1/5
FL average
3.3/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.37 hrs/day
FL average
3.82 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.33 hrs/day
FL average
0.73 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
59.8%
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 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Florida average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.37 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.82.
Reported RN time is 0.33 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
10
deficiency citations
Inspected Oct 12, 2023
Most recent cycle
16
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 7, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 6 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
Suwannee County 65+
9,281
21.2% of county
County Population
43,881
Suwannee County

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

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Live Oak Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Live Oak, Florida with 180 certified beds. It has been operating since 1988. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
180
Avg Residents/Day
170.1
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Aug 2, 1988
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Suwannee
Last Inspection
Feb 7, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
16
Weighted Score
79.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (29)

F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Aug 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0732Potential for Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Feb 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Feb 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Feb 7, 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: Feb 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Feb 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Feb 7, 2025Corrected: 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: Feb 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Feb 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 7, 2025Corrected: 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: Feb 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Nov 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Oct 12, 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 12, 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: Oct 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0565Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Survey: Oct 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Oct 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0758Potential for Harm

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Survey: Oct 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Apr 21, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 21, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Apr 21, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$7,466
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineOct 12, 2023
$3,728
FineOct 12, 2023
$3,738

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

Nurse Aide2.14 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.90 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.33 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.37 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.28 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.07 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
59.8%
RN Turnover
72.2%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (10)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
SUWANNEE OPERATING HOLDINGS LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Dec 9, 2022
BDCC CONSUTKING GROUP LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 9, 2021
FDZ CONSULTING LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 9, 2021
JZ CONSULTING LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 9, 2021
RUBIWEB FLORIDA SERVICES GROUP USA LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 9, 2021
POWERS, BRIAN5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ADec 9, 2021
RUBENSTEIN, DAVID5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ADec 9, 2021
WEBER, ARON5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ADec 9, 2021
ZAHLER, JACOBCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ADec 9, 2022
ZAHLER, JACOBOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 1, 2022

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Live Oak Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center and nearby alternatives.

All Florida facilities
Live Oak Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Live Oak, FLCurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $7,466
Surrey Place Nursing Center
Live Oak, FL3,168 ft
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Suwannee Valley Nursing Center
Jasper, FL16.2 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Good Samaritan Center
Live Oak, FL16.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Solaris Healthcare Lake City
Lake City, FL20.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $24,850
Lafayette Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Mayo, FL20.2 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Lake City Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Lake City, FL20.4 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Live Oak Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Live Oak, FL · Current facility
—1/52/51/5$7,466
Surrey Place Nursing Center
Live Oak, FL
3,168 ft4/54/53/5None recorded
Suwannee Valley Nursing Center
Jasper, FL
16.2 mi4/54/54/5None recorded
Good Samaritan Center
Live Oak, FL
16.4 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Solaris Healthcare Lake City
Lake City, FL
20.1 mi4/53/54/5$24,850
Lafayette Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Mayo, FL
20.2 mi4/54/53/5None recorded
Lake City Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Lake City, FL
20.4 mi2/52/52/5None recorded

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 Live Oak Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?▾
Live Oak Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Live Oak Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 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). Live Oak Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Live Oak Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Live Oak Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center had 16 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 7, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $7,466.
What are the staffing levels at Live Oak Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?▾
Live Oak Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center provides 3.37 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.33 RN hours, 0.90 LPN hours, and 2.14 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 59.8%.
How many beds does Live Oak Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center have?▾
Live Oak Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center has 180 certified beds with an average of 170.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 95% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Excelsior Care Group chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Live Oak Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Florida, including 2 in Live Oak. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Live Oak Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?▾
On Google Maps, Live Oak Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center has a rating of 5.0 out of 5 based on 21 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

Part of Excelsior Care Group

This chain operates 33 facilities. View all →