Life Care Center of Ocala
2800 SW 41st St, Ocala, FL 34474 · (352) 873-7570
For profit - Individual · 120 certified beds
Life Care Center of Ocala has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 6 citations (the Florida average is 7.1). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 15, 2026 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.January 15, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.January 15, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.January 15, 2026 · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.January 15, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.January 15, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.January 15, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Florida average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.88 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.66 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.96 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.27 | 2.31 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 29.8% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Individual |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 113.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Bridgewater Park Health & Rehabilitation Center Ocala · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Ocala Health and Rehabilitation Center Ocala · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Ocala Oaks Rehabilitation Center Ocala · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Palm Garden of Ocala Ocala · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- The Lodge Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Ocala · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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