Life Care Center of Ocala
2800 Sw 41st St, Ocala, FL 34474
Life Care Center of Ocala is a nursing home in Ocala, Florida. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating5 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionJanuary 15, 2026 (9 months ago)
- Health citations since March 30, 202312 (Florida average 20)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
Health inspection on January 15, 2026
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0695 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0757. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2026.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2026.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2024.
Fire safety inspection on January 15, 2026
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0761 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2026.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on August 9, 2024
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0641. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 23, 2024.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 23, 2024.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 23, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 23, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on August 9, 2024
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0920. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 23, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0920 2 times since 2023.
Citation E0025. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 23, 2024.
Citation K0712. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 23, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0712 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0918. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 23, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Fire safety inspection on April 18, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation K0918. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 6, 2024.
Health inspection on March 30, 2023
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2023.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2023.
Fire safety inspection on March 30, 2023
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation E0034. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2023.
Citation E0039. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2023.
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2023.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2023.
Citation K0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2023.
Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2023.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (352) 873-7570
- Last standard health inspection
- January 15, 2026 (9 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day, on average
- 114.6
- Ownership type
- For profit - Individual
- Legal business name
- Life Care Centers of America, INC.
- Chain
- Life Care Centers of America
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Florida average (12 vs 20).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- PRESTON, FORRESTDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/06/1976
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.Operational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/01/2004
- FLETCHER, TODDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/01/2021
- LAY, LISAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/24/2017
- MURTHY, SRINIVASAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/09/2024
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- PRESTON, AARONOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/01/2018
- PRESTON, AUBREYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/27/2024
- PRESTON, FORRESTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/01/2004
- SWANKER, RICHARDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2022
- THOMAS, JEFFERYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/01/2024
- WILLIAMS, ANDREAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/20/2017
- ZIEGLER, JAMESOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/01/2004
Questions
When was Life Care Center of Ocala last inspected?
CMS lists January 15, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Life Care Center of Ocala have?
CMS lists 12 health citations since March 30, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Life Care Center of Ocala been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Life Care Center of Ocala?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Life Care Center of Ocala a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.
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