The Lodge Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
635 SE 17th Street, Ocala, FL 34471 · (352) 629-7921
For profit - Limited Liability company · 99 certified beds
The Lodge Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2026, found 5 citations (the Florida average is 7.1). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $17,737 in all.
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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 10, 2026 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.June 10, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.June 10, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.June 10, 2026 · F0684 · 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.June 10, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 10, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.February 23, 2024 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $17,737February 27, 2025
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 | 3.72 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.45 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.02 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.26 | 2.31 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 44.6% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 99 |
| Average residents per day | 91.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Life Care Center of Ocala Ocala · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- 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
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