Life Care Center of Ocala

Name: Life Care Center of Ocala
Address: 2800 SW 41ST ST, Ocala, FL, 34474, US
Telephone: 3528737570

2800 SW 41st St, Ocala, FL 34474 · Marion County · 120 certified beds · avg 113 residents/day · certified since Feb 5, 1999

Part of chain: LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA (194 facilities, chain avg rating 3.4★)

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

3.96

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (12)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Jan 15, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Jan 15, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.
Jan 15, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason.
Jan 15, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Jan 15, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards.
Jan 15, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Aug 9, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
Aug 9, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Aug 9, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Aug 9, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Mar 30, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Mar 30, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (4 → 6).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2023	2	E
2024	4	E
2026	6	D

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Florida avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	3.96	4.03	3.95	top 42% in Florida; top 41% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.67	0.76	0.69	top 50% in Florida; top 40% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.46	3.68	3.50	bottom 41% in Florida; top 44% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.44	0.53	0.48	bottom 48% in Florida; top 42% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	29.8	41.4	45.8	top 22% in Florida; top 14% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	35.0	46.0	42.9	top 29% in Florida; top 38% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.88, RN 0.66, weekend 3.39. Staffing rating: 4/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Individual

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Preston, Forrest	Individual	Direct Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	01/06/1976
Cross, Cindy	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	04/21/1994
Fletcher, Todd	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2021
Fletcher, Todd	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	11/02/2020
Fletcher, Todd	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2021
Henry, Terry	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	08/16/1999
Lay, Lisa	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	04/24/2017
Lay, Lisa	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	02/09/2018
Lay, Lisa	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	04/24/2017
Life Care Centers of America, INC.	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	02/01/2004
Life Care Centers of America, INC.	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	08/31/2000
Murthy, Srinivasa	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	04/09/2024
Murthy, Srinivasa	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/20/2025
Preston, Aaron	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	11/01/2018
Preston, Aaron	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	11/01/2018
Preston, Aubrey	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	11/27/2024
Preston, Forrest	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/06/1976
Preston, Forrest	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	01/06/1976
Preston, Forrest	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	02/01/2004
Preston, Forrest	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	08/31/2000

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
"How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
"How often is each resident's medication list reviewed, and who decides when a drug can be reduced or stopped?"
"Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
"How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

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Hawthorne Center for Rehabilitation and Healing of	0.2 mi	Ocala, FL	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Palm Garden of Ocala	0.4 mi	Ocala, FL	★★★★☆	3/5
Avante at Ocala, INC	2.5 mi	Ocala, FL	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
The Lodge Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center	3.0 mi	Ocala, FL	★★★★☆	3/5
Ocala Health and Rehabilitation Center	3.1 mi	Ocala, FL	★★★★☆	3/5
Aviata at Arbor Springs	3.2 mi	Ocala, FL	★★☆☆☆	1/5
Ocala Oaks Rehabilitation Center	6.6 mi	Ocala, FL	★★★★☆	3/5
Timberridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	8.9 mi	Ocala, FL	★★★☆☆	2/5
Bridgewater Park Health & Rehabilitation Center	9.8 mi	Ocala, FL	★★★★☆	3/5
Club Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center at the V	15.5 mi	The Villages, FL	★★★☆☆	3/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 105999.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Life Care Center of Ocala

2800 SW 41st St, Ocala, FL 34474 · 3528737570

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 5/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
☐ "How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
☐ "How often is each resident's medication list reviewed, and who decides when a drug can be reduced or stopped?"
☐ "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
☐ "How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 105999 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)