Nursing homes in Ocala, FL
Compare 10 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Ocala, part of the Marion area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.4★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Ocala families seeking long-term or rehabilitative care can evaluate 10 nursing homes located across Marion County’s 34471, 34474, 34481, and 34470 ZIP codes. These facilities maintain an average overall rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars based on data from CMS Care Compare. Two local centers currently hold a 5-star rating, including the Life Care Center of Ocala, representing the city's highest-performing options for seniors requiring skilled nursing services.
Rating distribution
avg 3.4★ · 10 homesProvider mix in Ocala
9 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- INFINITE CARE2 homes
- GOLD FL TRUST II1 home
- NHS MANAGEMENT1 home
- AVIATA HEALTH GROUP1 home
- PALM GARDEN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION1 home
- SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS1 home
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA1 home
- AVANTE CENTERS1 home
What to look for in Ocala
- 4 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 2 of 10 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 2 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 5 of 10 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
Top 10 highest rated nursing homes in Ocala
- 1LIFE CARE CENTER OF OCALA5.0LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Large
- 2BRIDGEWATER PARK HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER5.0TLC MANAGEMENT · Large
- 3OCALA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER4.0NHS MANAGEMENT · Large
- 4PALM GARDEN OF OCALA4.0PALM GARDEN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION · Large
- 5OCALA OAKS REHABILITATION CENTER4.0SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS · Large
- 6THE LODGE HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER3.0GOLD FL TRUST II · Medium
- 7TIMBERRIDGE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER3.0INFINITE CARE · Large
- 8AVANTE AT OCALA, INC3.0AVANTE CENTERS · Large
- 9AVIATA AT ARBOR SPRINGS2.0AVIATA HEALTH GROUP · Large
- 10HAWTHORNE CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALING OF1.0INFINITE CARE · Large
All homes in Ocala
| LIFE CARE CENTER OF OCALA LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Large · For Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| BRIDGEWATER PARK HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER TLC MANAGEMENT · Large · For Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| OCALA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER NHS MANAGEMENT · Large · For Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| PALM GARDEN OF OCALA PALM GARDEN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION · Large · For Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| OCALA OAKS REHABILITATION CENTER SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS · Large · For Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| THE LODGE HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER GOLD FL TRUST II · Medium · For Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| TIMBERRIDGE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER INFINITE CARE · Large · For Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| AVANTE AT OCALA, INC AVANTE CENTERS · Large · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| AVIATA AT ARBOR SPRINGS AVIATA HEALTH GROUP · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| HAWTHORNE CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALING OF INFINITE CARE · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
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