RankingsCMS data: August 2026

Best Nursing Homes in Ocala, FL (2026)

Compare all 10 eligible CMS-rated nursing homes in Ocala, FL, ranked by public ratings, health inspections, staffing and penalties — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

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10Nursing Homes in Ocala
3.2/5
-0.1 vs state avgState avg: 3.30Ocala Avg Rating
$76K+$11K vs state avgState avg: $65KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeOcala, FL

Life Care Center Of Ocala

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
120 BedsStandard health inspection Jan 2026

Above Florida avg of 3.3

2800 Sw 41st StOcala, FL 34474

(352) 873-7570

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeOcala, FL

Bridgewater Park Health & Rehabilitation Center

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
120 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2026

Above Florida avg of 3.3

9280 South West 81st CtOcala, FL 34481

(765) 664-5400

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeOcala, FL

Ocala Health And Rehabilitation Center

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
180 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Above Florida avg of 3.3

1201 Se 24th RdOcala, FL 34471

(352) 732-2449

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeOcala, FL

Ocala Oaks Rehabilitation Center

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
120 BedsStandard health inspection Aug 2025

Above Florida avg of 3.3

3930 E Silver Springs BlvdOcala, FL 34470

(352) 236-2626

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51 Penalty

Nursing HomeOcala, FL

Palm Garden Of Ocala

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
180 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2025

Above Florida avg of 3.3

2700 Sw 34th StOcala, FL 34474

(352) 854-6262

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61 Penalty

Nursing HomeOcala, FL

The Lodge Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
99 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2026

Above Florida avg of 3.3

635 Se 17th StreetOcala, FL 34471

(352) 629-7921

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71 Penalty

Nursing HomeOcala, FL

Timberridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

For-profit

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
180 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2026

Below Florida avg of 3.3

9848 Sw 110th StOcala, FL 34481

(352) 854-8200

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomeOcala, FL

Aviata At Arbor Springs

For-profit

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
180 BedsStandard health inspection Aug 2025

Below Florida avg of 3.3

1501 Se 24th RdOcala, FL 34471

(352) 629-8900

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9No Penalties

Nursing HomeOcala, FL

Avante At Ocala, Inc

For-profit

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
133 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2026

Below Florida avg of 3.3

2021 Sw 1st AveOcala, FL 34474

(352) 732-0042

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101 Penalty
★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
120 BedsStandard health inspection May 2026

Below Florida avg of 3.3

4100 Sw 33rd AveOcala, FL 34474

(352) 237-7776

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City report

Care landscape in Ocala

How Ocala compares with the rest of Florida on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+30.2%

    About 26% higher than the state average of 24.0%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover44.4%

    A little higher than the state average of 41.4%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability13.8%

    A little lower than the state average of 14.3%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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How many facilities were evaluated in Ocala, FL?

This page evaluates 10 eligible nursing homes in Ocala, FL and shows the top 10.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

What do the CMS data and inspection dates mean?

CMS data: August 2026. The inspection date is the latest standard health inspection reported in the CMS survey summary, including inspections with no deficiencies. Complaint and fire safety surveys are separate. A recent CMS release can include an older inspection date. Listings absent from the latest imported CMS provider release remain available on the platform but are excluded from current rankings.

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