Nursing homes in Ocala, FL
10 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified facilities in Ocala. Marion County overall has 11 certified facilities (county average rating 3.4/5). Across the 10 rated facilities here the average CMS overall rating is 3.2/5, against 3.27/5 across the 681 rated facilities elsewhere in Florida.
Local staffing, inspection dates and questions to ask →
In Ocala
How to read this table: "Overall" is the CMS star rating, which combines inspections, staffing, and quality measures from resident assessments and claims; "Inspection" is the on-site health inspection rating — the most independent signal, and the one CMS grades on a curve against other facilities in the same state. Flags are federal abuse citations and Special Focus status.
| Facility | Location | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Flags | Fines (3y) | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avante at Ocala, INC | Ocala | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | 2/5 | — | 133 | |
| Aviata at Arbor Springs | Ocala | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | 2/5 | — | 180 | |
| Bridgewater Park Health & Rehabilitation Center | Ocala | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | 3/5 | — | 120 | |
| Hawthorne Center for Rehabilitation and Healing of | Ocala | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | 2/5 | $157,729 | 120 | |
| Life Care Center of Ocala | Ocala | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | 4/5 | — | 120 | |
| Ocala Health and Rehabilitation Center | Ocala | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | 3/5 | — | 180 | |
| Ocala Oaks Rehabilitation Center | Ocala | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | 3/5 | — | 120 | |
| Palm Garden of Ocala | Ocala | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | 3/5 | $8,512 | 180 | |
| The Lodge Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | Ocala | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | 2/5 | $17,737 | 99 | |
| Timberridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Ocala | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | 3/5 | $119,636 | 180 |
What to check in Ocala
These figures cover the 10 facilities in this city, excluding nearby alternatives. They describe published records, not current vacancies or a recommendation.
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
Both averages use the same 10 facilities, with equal weight per facility. 0 facilities are excluded because one or both values are unavailable. These are CMS case-mix-adjusted measures, not the hours any individual resident is guaranteed to receive.
Weekend staffing is lower than the all-week figure at 10 of these 10. Ask how weekend coverage and response times are maintained. This difference alone does not establish unsafe care.
- How recent is the inspection evidence? CMS marks 0 facilities here as having a most recent health inspection more than two years ago in this release. Ask for the latest inspection report and what has changed since it.
- Can the facility accept your payment arrangement? 10 of 10 facilities here are listed with Medicaid certification. Certification does not establish an available bed, your eligibility or the amount you will owe. Confirm directly and request an itemized written quote.
Check the facility-level figures behind this summary
| Facility | All-week hours | Weekend hours | Latest standard health survey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avante at Ocala, INC | 3.78 | 3.44 | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Aviata at Arbor Springs | 3.58 | 3.28 | Aug 22, 2025 |
| Bridgewater Park Health & Rehabilitation Center | 3.98 | 3.53 | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Hawthorne Center for Rehabilitation and Healing of | 3.78 | 3.39 | May 29, 2026 |
| Life Care Center of Ocala | 3.96 | 3.46 | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Ocala Health and Rehabilitation Center | 4.11 | 3.81 | Sep 18, 2025 |
| Ocala Oaks Rehabilitation Center | 3.96 | 3.70 | Aug 14, 2025 |
| Palm Garden of Ocala | 3.81 | 3.46 | Jun 12, 2025 |
| The Lodge Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | 3.58 | 3.19 | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Timberridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | 3.65 | 3.28 | Feb 4, 2026 |
Hours use the same adjusted basis as the chart. A dash means unavailable. Survey dates are the latest standard health surveys reported in this CMS file; complaint investigations may have different dates. Calculation and verification details.
Nearby alternatives (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Club Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center at the V | 14.5 mi | The Villages, FL | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Grove Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center and Reh | 14.7 mi | Hernando, FL | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Arbor Trail Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center | 15.3 mi | Inverness, FL | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Aviata at Brentwood | 15.8 mi | Lecanto, FL | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Buffalo Crossings Healthcare & Rehabilitation Cen | 17.1 mi | The Villages, FL | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Freedom Pointe Health Center | 17.6 mi | The Villages, FL | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Diamond Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center | 18.2 mi | Lecanto, FL | ★★★★★ | 4/5 |
Distances are straight-line from the Ocala area, based on CMS-published coordinates — driving distance will be longer. Inspection quality varies a lot even within one county: check each facility's page for what inspectors actually found.