Nursing Homes in Ocala, FL
10 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Ocala, Florida are rated below using federal CMS inspection records, staffing levels, deficiency citations, and resident quality outcomes — translated into plain English. Average safety score: 67/100. Scores updated monthly. Most listed facilities are in Marion County.
4 facilities score Strong Safety Record or Generally Positive. 1 have Serious Concerns or Critical findings — compare carefully.
Data source and freshness
These Ocala scores are generated from public CMS Care Compare and Provider Data Catalog records. Data is refreshed monthly; this page was generated in May 2026.
Use scores as a starting point
A safety score can narrow your list, but families should still review recent citations, ask administrators direct questions, and tour before choosing care.
Download the nursing home tour checklistSafety score distribution in Ocala
This distribution helps families avoid relying on a single average. A city can have a reasonable average score while still containing individual facilities that deserve closer review.
Local safety snapshot
Use this Ocala list to compare facilities before a tour or hospital discharge decision. Open individual reports to review inspection citations, staffing, enforcement actions, quality outcomes, and questions to ask administrators.
Top-scoring in Ocala
- Life Care Center Of Ocala — 83/100
- Bridgewater Park Health & Rehabilitation Center — 82/100
- Ocala Health And Rehabilitation Center — 74/100
Facilities to review carefully
| Facility Name | Score | Rating | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Center Of Ocala | 83 | Generally Positive | 120 |
| Bridgewater Park Health & Rehabilitation Center | 82 | Generally Positive | 120 |
| Ocala Health And Rehabilitation Center | 74 | Generally Positive | 180 |
| Ocala Oaks Rehabilitation Center | 72 | Generally Positive | 120 |
| Avante At Ocala, Inc | 69 | Use Caution | 133 |
| Aviata At Arbor Springs | 65 | Use Caution | 180 |
| Palm Garden Of Ocala | 63 | Use Caution | 180 |
| The Lodge Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center | 61 | Use Caution | 99 |
| Timberridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | 56 | Use Caution | 180 |
| Hawthorne Center For Rehabilitation And Healing Of | 48 | Serious Concerns | 120 |
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Frequently Asked Questions — Ocala Nursing Homes
How many nursing homes are in Ocala?
Senior Care Report Card lists 10 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Ocala, Florida, with safety scores based on federal CMS inspection, staffing, enforcement, and quality data.
What is the average nursing home safety score in Ocala?
The average Senior Care Safety Score for listed Ocala facilities is 67/100. Use the individual facility reports to compare the reasons behind each score.
How should families use this Ocala nursing home list?
Use the table to shortlist facilities, then read each report's deficiency citations, staffing levels, penalties, and quality outcomes. Scores are a research starting point, not medical or legal advice.
Compare all 10 nursing homes in Ocala, Florida
Each report includes inspection history, deficiency citations, staffing data, penalty records, and resident quality outcomes — all pulled from CMS Care Compare and translated into a 0–100 safety score. Scores are informational and are not medical, legal, or placement advice.
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