OKEECHOBEE HEALTH CARE FACILITY — Nursing Home in OKEECHOBEE, FL

1646 HIGHWAY 441 N, OKEECHOBEE, FL, 34972 | 8637632226

CMS Five-Star Rating

★★★☆☆ 3/5

Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures

Facility Overview

Medicare Medicaid
Certified Beds210
Average Residents/Day197.2
CMS Certification Number105484

Staffing Levels

Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)

Total Nurse Staffing 4.13 HPRD
RN Staffing 0.70 HPRD

Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies

Most Recent Inspection April 25, 2024
Total Deficiencies 6

OKEECHOBEE HEALTH CARE FACILITY had 6 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (April 25, 2024).

Inspection Findings — April 25, 2024

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (Level D)
    Corrected — May 10, 2024
  • Post nurse staffing information every day. (Level C)
    Corrected — May 10, 2024
  • Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. (Level F)
    Corrected — May 10, 2024
  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (Level E)
    Corrected — May 10, 2024
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level F)
    Corrected — May 10, 2024
  • Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. (Level D)
    Corrected — May 10, 2024
CareQED Analysis

Okeechobee Health Care Facility is a 210-bed nursing home in Okeechobee, Florida. It holds a 3-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident day, above the Florida average of 3.9. Its most recent inspection, in April 2024, cited 6 deficiencies, none of them severe.

The facility appears to have stronger-than-average nurse staffing, which can support more attentive daily care. However, a recent inspection found multiple non-severe deficiencies related to the food and nutrition program and how dietary services are staffed and managed, so you may want to ask what steps they’ve taken to improve meal quality, food safety, and dietary staffing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is OKEECHOBEE HEALTH CARE FACILITY Medicare and Medicaid certified?

OKEECHOBEE HEALTH CARE FACILITY is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.

What is OKEECHOBEE HEALTH CARE FACILITY's CMS star rating?

OKEECHOBEE HEALTH CARE FACILITY has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.

How is staffing at OKEECHOBEE HEALTH CARE FACILITY?

OKEECHOBEE HEALTH CARE FACILITY reports 4.12806 total nurse hours per resident day.

Has OKEECHOBEE HEALTH CARE FACILITY had health inspection deficiencies?

On its most recent inspection, OKEECHOBEE HEALTH CARE FACILITY had 6 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.

How many beds does OKEECHOBEE HEALTH CARE FACILITY have?

OKEECHOBEE HEALTH CARE FACILITY has 210 certified beds.

Data Source

This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.

CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.

CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.

CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.

CareQED last updated June 21, 2026.

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