Avante at Ocala, Inc
2021 Sw 1st Ave · Ocala, FL · 34474 · 3527320042
133 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Avante Centers
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.36 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.38 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.21 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D October 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected November 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
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.
Corrected November 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 16, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 16, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 15, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 12, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 15, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected July 12, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 15, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 12, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 15, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 12, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 15, 2023
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.
Corrected July 12, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 2, 2022
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.
Corrected February 28, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2022
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 28, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 106084 · certified since January 5, 2010. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.