10 nursing homes in Ocala, Florida
Marion County, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 10
- average CMS stars
- 3.1
- Medicaid certified
- 10
- beds
- 1,432
Which Ocala nursing homes take Medicaid
10 of the 10 nursing homes in Ocala are certified for Medicaid, so Medicaid can pay for a long stay once your parent qualifies.
Star ratings across Ocala
The average overall CMS rating in Ocala is 3.1 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 1 |
| 4 of 5 | 5 |
| 3 of 5 | 0 |
| 2 of 5 | 2 |
| 1 of 5 | 2 |
All 10 nursing homes in Ocala
- Aviata at Arbor Springs1501 SE 24th Rd, Ocala 34471
- Ocala Health and Rehabilitation Center1201 SE 24th Rd, Ocala 34471
- Palm Garden of Ocala2700 SW 34th St, Ocala 34474
- Timberridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center9848 SW 110th St, Ocala 34481
- Avante at Ocala, Inc2021 SW 1st Ave, Ocala 34474
- Bridgewater Park Health & Rehabilitation Center9280 South West 81st Ct, Ocala 34481
- Hawthorne Center for Rehabilitation and Healing of4100 SW 33rd Ave, Ocala 34474
- Life Care Center of Ocala2800 SW 41st St, Ocala 34474
- Ocala Oaks Rehabilitation Center3930 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala 34470
- The Lodge Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center635 SE 17th Street, Ocala 34471
Ocala nursing homes with the best inspection results
| Nursing home | Health inspection stars | Cited at last visit |
|---|---|---|
| Life Care Center of Ocala | 4 of 5 | 6 |
| The Lodge Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | 3 of 5 | 5 |
| Ocala Oaks Rehabilitation Center | 3 of 5 | 7 |
| Palm Garden of Ocala | 3 of 5 | 7 |
| Bridgewater Park Health & Rehabilitation Center | 3 of 5 | 8 |
Fines and abuse flags in Ocala
4 homes were fined $303,614 in total over 3 years, 1 carries the CMS abuse icon and 1 is on the special focus list.
Assisted living in Ocala
Who inspects nursing homes in Florida
AHCA licenses Florida's nursing homes and runs the inspections for CMS. CMS turns those inspections, staffing and quality data into the star ratings shown here.
Medicare can pay for up to 100 days of skilled care after a hospital stay of at least 3 days. Medicare explains the rule.
Questions families ask about Ocala
How much does a nursing home cost in Florida?
A shared room has a Florida median of $10,342 a month, a private room $12,167 (CareScout 2025).
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Florida?
Only for a short skilled stay after a qualifying hospital stay, up to 100 days.
How many nursing homes are in Ocala, FL?
10 certified homes with 1,432 beds.
Which nursing homes in Ocala have the best ratings?
Life Care Center of Ocala has 5 stars overall.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.