RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 10 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Ocala, FL (2026)

Every CMS-certified nursing home in Ocala, FL, independently ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

10Nursing Homes in Ocala
3.3/5
+0.1 vs state avgState avg: 3.20Ocala Avg Rating
$76K+$5K vs state avgState avg: $71KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeOcala, FL

Bridgewater Park Health & Rehabilitation Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
120 BedsInspected Dec 2024

Above Florida avg of 3.2

9280 South West 81st CtOcala, FL 34481

(765) 664-5400

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeOcala, FL

Life Care Center Of Ocala

Sole proprietorship

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
120 BedsInspected Aug 2024

Above Florida avg of 3.2

2800 Sw 41st StOcala, FL 34474

(352) 873-7570

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeOcala, FL

Ocala Health And Rehabilitation Center

LLC

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

Above Florida avg of 3.2

1201 Se 24th RdOcala, FL 34471

(352) 732-2449

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeOcala, FL

Ocala Oaks Rehabilitation Center

Corporation

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
120 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Below Florida avg of 3.2

3930 E Silver Springs BlvdOcala, FL 34470

(352) 236-2626

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeOcala, FL

Avante At Ocala, Inc

Corporation

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
133 BedsInspected Oct 2025

Below Florida avg of 3.2

2021 Sw 1st AveOcala, FL 34474

(352) 732-0042

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeOcala, FL

Aviata At Arbor Springs

LLC

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
180 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Below Florida avg of 3.2

1501 Se 24th RdOcala, FL 34471

(352) 629-8900

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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 turnover43.5%

    A little higher than the state average of 42.5%.

    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.

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