Life Care Center of Ocala

Nursing Home · Ocala, FL

CMS overall rating 5/5 For profit - Individual

CMS certification number105999

Contact & location

2800 SW 41St ST
Ocala, FL 34474
Marion County
Phone
(352) 873-7570
ZIP code
34474 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
120
Residents per day
113.1 (94% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Legal name
Life Care Centers of America, INC.
Chain
Life Care Centers of America (194 facilities, avg 3.4★)
Medicare certified since
February 5, 1999
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.3
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 4.2
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.88 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.66 (state 0.73 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.96 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.27 (state 2.31 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.39 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
29.8 (state 41.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
35.0 (state 46.0 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
2 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
January 15, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
6.0 (state 7.1 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
12 health · 13 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-01-15 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-15
2026-01-15 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-15
2026-01-15 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-15
2026-01-15 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-15
2026-01-15 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-15
2026-01-15 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-15
2024-08-09 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-23
2024-08-09 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-23
2024-08-09 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-23
2024-08-09 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-23
2023-03-30 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-01
2023-03-30 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-01

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Murthy, Srinivasa (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Forrest (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Thomas, Jeffery (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Fletcher, Todd (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Lay, Lisa (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Forrest (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Swanker, Richard (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Ziegler, James (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Cross, Cindy (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Fletcher, Todd (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Henry, Terry (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Lay, Lisa (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Forrest (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Swanker, Richard (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Thurmond, Joan (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Ziegler, James (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Forrest (individual)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Aaron (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Thomas, Jeffery (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Williams, Andrea (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Fletcher, Todd (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Lay, Lisa (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Murthy, Srinivasa (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Aaron (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Aubrey (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Forrest (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Swanker, Richard (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Thomas, Jeffery (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Williams, Andrea (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Ziegler, James (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Life Care Center of Ocala?

Life Care Center of Ocala has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.3-star average in Florida.

How many beds does Life Care Center of Ocala have?

It has 120 certified beds and cares for about 113 residents per day.

Has Life Care Center of Ocala been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Life Care Center of Ocala?

It is part of Life Care Centers of America and is classified as for profit - individual. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Life Care Center of Ocala?

(352) 873-7570. The facility is located at 2800 SW 41St ST, Ocala, FL 34474.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.