The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited August 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: E
Nursing home report
LIFE CARE CENTER OF OCALA
OCALA, FL · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
5 of 5 overall
LIFE CARE CENTER OF OCALA has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with strong quality measures and staffing ratings (both 4 to 5 stars) and no fines in the last 24 months. Its reported nurse staffing is 3.93 hours per resident per day, just below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and recent inspection citations included assessment, food handling, and treatment/care issues.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.933 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 15, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.933.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.68
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.95
- Nurse aides
- 2.31
- Weekend nursing
- 3.43
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 29%
Registered nurse turnover: 28%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
5.6%0%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.7%2.4%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.8%1.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
6%7.6%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
12.7%3.2%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
23%11.4%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
14.7%12.1%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.5%1.8%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
9.5%14.8%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
11.8%1.4%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D
The home failed to provide safe and appropriate breathing care when a resident needed it. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 695 — 42 CFR §483.25(i) — S/S: D
The home failed to ensure residents’ medications were free from unnecessary drugs. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 757 — 42 CFR §483.45(d) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Chain
- Part of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · 194 homes · 3.5 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 112.9 residents on an average day (94% of 120 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 27 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.