Nursing Homes in ZIP 34474 (Ocala, FL)
For ZIP 34474, Ocala, FL, the latest CMS data lists 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes, with an average overall star rating of 2.8 / 5 among rated providers.
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Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, care for people who need ongoing nursing, rehabilitation following a hospital stay, or long-term residential support. CMS inspects them about once a year and issues Five-Star ratings covering health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
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Provider-level CMS data
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVANTE AT OCALA, INC | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 133 | 126.0% | 62.5% | 0 |
| HAWTHORNE CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALING OF | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 120 | 110.7% | 63.6% | 1 |
| LIFE CARE CENTER OF OCALA | 5.0 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 120 | 113.1% | 35.0% | 0 |
| PALM GARDEN OF OCALA | 4.0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 180 | 176.3% | 18.2% | 1 |
Comparing nursing homes in ZIP 34474
Think of ratings as a beginning, not a final word. Look at the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures that sit behind each score, and verify that the services you actually need are available.
Where you can, visit each option in ZIP 34474, Ocala, FL, ask how care plans are created and revisited, and get costs, coverage, and availability confirmed in writing. Steady staffing and open communication with families count for as much as any published rating.
ZIP 34474 at a glance
This ZIP-level profile spans 4 CMS-certified nursing homess in ZIP 34474; 4 of them report an overall star rating (100%). Recorded ownership divides as 4 for-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 5.0 out of 5 at LIFE CARE CENTER OF OCALA (for-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 1.0 to 5.0 out of 5. 4 of these providers report 553 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 3.60 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 44.8% where reported. 2 providers carry at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $166,241.
| Providers on record | 4 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 4 of 4 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 2.8 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | LIFE CARE CENTER OF OCALA (5.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 4 for-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 553 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 2 |
| Total federal fines | $166,241 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 3.60 |
| Avg RN turnover | 44.8% |
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Data source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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