Life Care Center of Ocala
Life Care Center of Ocala – Medicare Certified Since 1999
Life Care Center of Ocala is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located in Ocala, Florida. This facility has been serving the community for 27 years. A Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility provides 24-hour nursing care, rehabilitation services, and assistance with activities of daily living for patients who need skilled nursing or rehabilitation services on a daily basis.
This facility has 120 certified beds with a current occupancy rate of 93% (averaging 111 residents per day), which is high. Skilled nursing facilities provide 24-hour nursing care for patients who need rehabilitation services after a hospital stay or ongoing care for chronic conditions. Services include skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and assistance with daily activities.
Staffing Levels: Based on CMS payroll data, this facility provides approximately 3.96 hours of total nursing care per resident per day (2.32 hours from CNAs, 0.95 hours from LPNs, 0.69 hours from RNs). Physical therapy staffing is 0.15 hours per resident per day.
Medicare Quality Ratings: According to CMS, Life Care Center of Ocala has an overall quality rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is much above average compared to other nursing homes nationwide. Individual category ratings are: health inspection: 4 stars, staffing: 4 stars, quality measures: 5 stars.
Medicare Coverage: Medicare covers skilled nursing facility care for up to 100 days following a qualifying hospital stay of at least 3 days. Days 1-20 are fully covered by Medicare, days 21-100 require a daily coinsurance payment. Many residents also use Medicaid, private insurance, or pay privately for long-term stays.
Questions to Ask: When visiting a nursing home, ask about: staff-to-resident ratios and RN coverage around the clock, how they handle medical emergencies, activities and therapy programs, how they communicate with families, their approach to falls prevention, and policies for managing resident complaints.
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How Life Care Center of Ocala compares to 11 facilities in Ocala, FL
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Data from CMS Medicare Compare and Payroll-Based Journal. Area averages based on 11 facilities in Ocala, FL.
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Medicare Star Ratings
Official CMS ratings based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Data as of December 2025
Star Ratings History
Quarterly performance from 2013-2026
How Does This Facility Compare?
Compared to 11 other nursing homes in Ocala, FL
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Staffing Hours per Resident Day
Staffing data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal. Higher hours generally indicate more direct care time.
Staff Turnover Rate
Lower turnover rates generally indicate a more stable workforce and better continuity of care.
Agency/Contract Staff Usage
Lower agency usage often indicates better staff retention. High agency rates (>30%) may suggest staffing challenges.
Agency Staff Trends
Historical agency/contract staff usage by role
Data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ). Agency % = contractor hours / total hours.
Direct Care Staffing
Average minutes of direct nursing care per resident per day
Data as of December 2025
Staffing Trends
Direct care minutes per resident per day
Occupancy Rate History
Average daily residents as a percentage of certified beds
Data from CMS Provider Info files. Occupancy = Average Residents per Day / Certified Beds.
Staff Turnover History
Annual percentage of nursing staff who left the facility
Data as of December 2025
Data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal. Turnover = staff who left during the year / total staff.
Average Daily Rate
Average daily charge for care at this facility
Based on CMS Cost Report data (inpatient revenue ÷ total patient days)
Data Source: Financial data from CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Cost Reports. Data typically lags 1-2 years. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for financial or care decisions. CareListings does not guarantee accuracy.
Financial Health
Comprehensive financial indicators from CMS Cost Reports
Data from fiscal year 2023 (most recent available - cost report data lags ~2 years)
Staff Investment: Higher spending per resident often correlates with better care quality.
Payer Mix: Shows revenue sources. Higher Medicare % typically means more post-acute/rehab care; higher Medicaid % indicates more long-term care residents.
Nonprofit/Government: May operate with lower margins while still providing quality care due to community mission.
Data Source: All financial data on this page comes from CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Cost Reports submitted by the facility to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for any financial or care decisions. Cost report data typically lags 1-2 years. CareListings does not guarantee the accuracy of this data.
Who Stays Here
Breakdown of residents by payment type
Based on fiscal year 2023 cost report data
Average Length of Stay
How long residents typically stay at this facility
Based on fiscal year 2023 cost report data
Services
Comprehensive skilled nursing services, rehabilitation programs, and medical care in OCALA
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Wanda was absolutely a true credit to her profession. Her personality is warm, very caring, and excepionally positive. Whenever i heard on the floor, she always made me smile. Her service was exceptional. I never saw her even once lose the sunshine of her personality. She was explemparary in her profession. She was a true professional. No matter her day, she always kept me smiling. If Wanda was working, i knew i would be well taken care of. It was a dismal time for me , but Wanda always made me forget about it I cannot express the deep felt gratitude i have for tjr exceptional professionsl services you provided. I appreciated you and there were others like you, but you always brought sunshine to me. Thsnk you for being a grest human being. I wish others had your kindness, intelligence,, compassion, and empathy Thank you!!! Thaddeus Harry
I would like to let everyone know whoever needs help for an elderly parent or they're partner. Life Care Center of Ocala Is the only place to take your loved one. I can't say enough good things about Brian. Without his help , this would have been a very difficult journey for our grandma. She was in and out of the hospital several times each time Brian made sure they had a bed for her when she got out. They took extra care with the physical therapy,so when she came home , she wasn't bound to a wheelchair. Our case manager, Melissa was extremely helpful. The nursing staff was spot on. The amount of care and empathy they gave grandma was Is absolutely heartwarming. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts. Carl & Connie
I’ve been visiting my mom whenever I can. She’s unable to walk due to her fractured knee, so she has to remain in bed to let it heal rather than undergo surgery right away. I can feel her loneliness—days without company can feel endless—so I bring her old photo albums and memory boxes to help her cherish the beautiful moments of her life and keep her mind occupied. It’s been two weeks now, and we still have a long journey ahead together. The staff here have been nothing short of amazing, facing daily challenges while working tirelessly to care for every patient with dedication and compassion.
My brother Daniel was a patient at Life Care Center of Ocala and we were impressed with the staff and facilities during his nearly one month post-hospital stay for rehabilitation. We were very impressed with the physical and occupational care team - they were all very conscientious and capable. Also, one of his nurses, Melissa Garcia, went above and beyond in her work with him. She was very communicative with us as family, and really took the extra time to keep us informed about his progress and concerns. She is an outstanding and compassionate professional and we are thankful to her.
1. Nice facility, but staff should respond in a more timely manner, so residents do Not have to use diapers when they do Not want to. 2. Residents do not get Fresh, Ice water often enough (need ice). They need fresh water to flush their kidneys & get toxins out of their system.
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