The Lodge Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Ocala
635 SE 17th Street, Ocala, FL 34471 · 0.5 mi
- Inspections3/5
- Staffing2/5
- Quality5/5
- 99 beds
- For-profit
Nursing Home in Ocala, FL · CMS Data August 2026
Avante at Ocala, Inc. is a 133-bed for-profit nursing home in Ocala, FL. CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 1 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 3.4 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on March 26, 2026, cited 22 health deficiencies.
2021 SW 1st Ave
Ocala, FL 34474
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
| Health inspections | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
| Staffing | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Quality measures | 4 of 5 | Above average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
| Quality for short-stay residents | 2 of 5 | Below average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 3.4 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.3 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.1 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 3.1 hours | 3.3 hours |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 47% | 45% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 63% | 42% |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
| Last standard health inspection | March 26, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 22 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 5 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | None |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 0 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Avante at Ocala, Inc. who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 3.6% | 13% | Lower than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 4.5% | 18% | Lower than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 2.6% | 2.8% | Lower than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 3.1% | 4.2% | Lower than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 3.5% | 4.7% | Lower than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 13% | 3.6% | Higher than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 6.9% | 13% | Lower than the national median |
Lower is better for each measure. Antipsychotic use matters most for residents with dementia: what families should know.
| Certified beds | 133 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 126 |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Chain or affiliated group | AVANTE CENTERS (11 homes) |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | January 2010 |
| Councils | Resident council and family council |
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Measured by straight-line distance. See every home on the Ocala nursing homes page.
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