Okeechobee Health Care Facility
1646 Highway 441 N, Okeechobee, FL 34972 · (863) 763-2226
For profit - Limited Liability company · 210 certified beds
Okeechobee Health Care Facility has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2025, 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. | ★★★★★ 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on August 21, 2025 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.August 21, 2025 · F0582 · 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.August 21, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.August 21, 2025 · F0692 · 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.August 21, 2025 · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.August 21, 2025 · F0808 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.August 21, 2025 · 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 | 4.25 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.80 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.89 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.56 | 2.31 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 23% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 210 |
| Average residents per day | 192 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce Fort Pierce · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Sandgate Gardens Rehab and Nursing Center Fort Pierce · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Aviata at Saint Lucie Fort Pierce · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Waters Edge Health and Rehabilitation Palm City · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Palm City Nursing & Rehab Center Palm City · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Okeechobee Health Care Facility on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.