Nursing Homes in Ocala, Florida
There are 10 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Ocala, Florida, with an average CMS overall rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars. 100% are Medicare certified and 100% accept Medicaid. Compare inspection history, staffing levels, and deficiency records for each facility below, all sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) data.
OCALA has 10 nursing home facilities: 1 facility (10%) is rated 1 star, 1 facility (10%) is rated 2 stars, 4 facilities (40%) are rated 3 stars, 2 facilities (20%) are rated 4 stars, and 2 facilities (20%) are rated 5 stars; 4 facilities (40%) are 4-5 star and 2 facilities (20%) are 1-2 star, and the city average CMS overall star rating is 3.3 out of 5, which is 0.10 above the Florida state average of 3.2. Average nurse staffing in OCALA is 3.73 hours per resident day (HPRD), which is 0.15 HPRD below the Florida average of 3.88 HPRD, and all 10 facilities (10 out of 10) had deficiencies on their most recent inspection with 2 out of 10 having severe deficiencies.
All Nursing Homes in Ocala
| Facility | Address | CMS Rating | Medicare | Medicaid | Deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIDGEWATER PARK HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER | 9280 SOUTH WEST 81ST CT, OCALA, FL, 34481 | 5 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 8 |
| LIFE CARE CENTER OF OCALA | 2800 SW 41ST ST, OCALA, FL, 34474 | 5 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 6 |
| PALM GARDEN OF OCALA | 2700 SW 34TH ST, OCALA, FL, 34474 | 4 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 |
| OCALA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER | 1201 SE 24TH RD, OCALA, FL, 34471 | 4 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 9 |
| OCALA OAKS REHABILITATION CENTER | 3930 E SILVER SPRINGS BLVD, OCALA, FL, 34470 | 3 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 7 |
| THE LODGE HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER | 635 SE 17TH STREET, OCALA, FL, 34471 | 3 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 10 |
| TIMBERRIDGE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER | 9848 SW 110TH ST, OCALA, FL, 34481 | 3 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 6 |
| AVANTE AT OCALA, INC | 2021 SW 1ST AVE, OCALA, FL, 34474 | 3 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 |
| HAWTHORNE CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALING OF | 4100 SW 33RD AVE, OCALA, FL, 34474 | 2 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 3 |
| AVIATA AT ARBOR SPRINGS | 1501 SE 24TH RD, OCALA, FL, 34471 | 1 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes are in Ocala, Florida?
There are 10 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Ocala, Florida listed on CareQED.
What is the average nursing home rating in Ocala, Florida?
Nursing homes in Ocala, Florida have an average CMS overall rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.
Do nursing homes in Ocala accept Medicare and Medicaid?
100% of nursing homes in Ocala, Florida are Medicare certified and 100% accept Medicaid.
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 22, 2026.