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Avante at Ocala, INC

2021 SW 1st Ave · Ocala, FL 34474 · 133 certified beds

(352) 732-0042

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About Avante at Ocala, INC

Avante at Ocala, INC is a nursing home in Ocala, Florida. Its capacity is 133 beds, above the Marion County median of 120 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Avante Centers. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 33 citations, the most recent on March 26, 2026. Enforcement records show no fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.60 hours per resident per day. It is one of 10 nursing homes listed in Ocala. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program at 1-888-831-0404. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Overall

1.0

Staffing

3.0

Quality measures

4.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (33)

Records from February 2022 to March 2026.

  • March 26, 2026

    Tag F0842

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 4, 2026.

  • March 26, 2026

    Tag F0645

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 4, 2026.

  • March 26, 2026

    Tag F0812

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 4, 2026.

  • March 26, 2026

    Tag F0656

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 4, 2026.

  • March 26, 2026

    Tag F0761

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 4, 2026.

  • March 26, 2026

    Tag F0695

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 4, 2026.

  • March 26, 2026

    Tag F0584

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 4, 2026.

  • March 26, 2026

    Tag F0725

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 4, 2026.

  • March 26, 2026

    Tag F0677

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 4, 2026.

  • March 26, 2026

    Tag F0867

    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 4, 2026.

  • March 26, 2026

    Tag F0759

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 4, 2026.

  • March 26, 2026

    Tag F0880

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 4, 2026.

  • March 26, 2026

    Tag F0835

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 4, 2026.

  • March 26, 2026

    Tag F0801

    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 4, 2026.

  • March 26, 2026

    Tag F0640

    Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 4, 2026.

  • March 26, 2026

    Tag F0684

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 4, 2026.

  • March 26, 2026

    Tag F0641

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 4, 2026.

  • October 14, 2025

    Tag F0656

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 2, 2025.

  • August 13, 2025

    Tag F0584

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 5, 2025.

  • August 13, 2025

    Tag F0809

    Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 5, 2025.

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Penalties

CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.

Staffing

3.60 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.36 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

For profit

Part of Avante Centers, a chain of 11 nursing homes.

Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.4 overall, 2.1 for health inspections, 2.5 for staffing, 4.1 for quality measures.

  • Parent company: Avante Group, INC.

Typical cost

CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025

This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Florida.

Nursing Homes

Florida median$10,342/mo

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in Ocala.

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