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Nursing Homes & Extended Care in Ocala, FL.

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12 licensed nursing homes in Ocala, FL
Updated October 21, 2026
6.6Solid

THE LODGE HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER

635 SE 17TH STREET, OCALA, FL 34471

THE LODGE HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, and high quality measure scores (5.0/5). There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

2 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
7.9Strong

OCALA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER

1201 SE 24TH RD, OCALA, FL 34471

OCALA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, high quality measure scores (5.0/5), low staff turnover (38%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Registered nurse hours are 0.38 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours.

1 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
6.1Solid

AVIATA AT ARBOR SPRINGS

1501 SE 24TH RD, OCALA, FL 34471

AVIATA AT ARBOR SPRINGS brings high quality measure scores (5.0/5), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Long-stay depressive-symptoms rate is 41.6% — above the national median of about 10%.

1 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
5.0Mixed

PALM GARDEN OF OCALA

2700 SW 34TH ST, OCALA, FL 34474

PALM GARDEN OF OCALA brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, and high quality measure scores (5.0/5). There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

1 doing well3 flaggedFull record ›
4.5Mixed

HAWTHORNE CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALING OF

4100 SW 33RD AVE, OCALA, FL 34474

HAWTHORNE CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALING OF brings high quality measure scores (4.0/5). There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

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6.1Solid

TIMBERRIDGE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER

9848 SW 110TH ST, OCALA, FL 34481

TIMBERRIDGE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER brings high quality measure scores (5.0/5). There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

3 doing wellFull record ›
8.7Strong

OCALA OAKS REHABILITATION CENTER

3930 E SILVER SPRINGS BLVD, OCALA, FL 34470

OCALA OAKS REHABILITATION CENTER brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, high quality measure scores (5.0/5), low staff turnover (34%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Annual nursing staff turnover is 34% — well below the industry average of 50-60%.

1 doing wellFull record ›
9.7Excellent

LIFE CARE CENTER OF OCALA

2800 SW 41ST ST, OCALA, FL 34474

LIFE CARE CENTER OF OCALA brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 0.66 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (30%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Long-stay antipsychotic rate is just 2% — well below the national median of about 14%.

3 doing wellFull record ›
5.2Mixed

AVANTE AT OCALA, INC

2021 SW 1ST AVE, OCALA, FL 34474

AVANTE AT OCALA, INC brings high quality measure scores (4.0/5), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Registered nurse hours are 0.34 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours.

1 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
8.2Strong

BRIDGEWATER PARK HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER

9280 SOUTH WEST 81ST CT, OCALA, FL 34481

BRIDGEWATER PARK HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, high quality measure scores (5.0/5), low staff turnover (34%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Annual nursing staff turnover is 34% — well below the industry average of 50-60%.

1 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
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SALEM VILLAGES MRDD, INC.

3841 SE 2ND ST, OCALA, FL 34471

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KATHRYN A. HEISE

1855 SE 51ST TER, OCALA, FL 34480

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12 licensed nursing homes in Ocala, FL, drawn from federal CMS records and state licensing data.
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