Okeechobee Health Care Facility
1646 Highway 441 N, Okeechobee, FL 34972
Okeechobee Health Care Facility is a nursing home in Okeechobee, 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.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (863) 763-2226
- Last standard health inspection
- August 21, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 210
- Residents per day, on average
- 194.3
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Okeechobee SNF Operations, LLC
- Chain
- Ventura Services
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Florida average (14 vs 20).
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.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
6 citations
Health inspection on August 21, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0582. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 21, 2025.
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 21, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 3 times since 2023.
Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 21, 2025.
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 September 21, 2025.
Citation F0808. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 21, 2025.
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 21, 2025.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on August 21, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 10, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0324 2 times since 2023.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of June 26, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.
6 citations
Health inspection on April 25, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0802. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2024.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
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 10, 2024.
Citation F0804. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 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 May 10, 2024.
Citation F0849. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2024.
Citation F0732. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Post nurse staffing information every day.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2024.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on April 25, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0223. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of March 28, 2024
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on February 9, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 March 11, 2023.
Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 11, 2023.
4 citations
Fire safety inspection on February 9, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2023.
Citation K0345. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 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 February 13, 2023.
Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- OKEECHOBEE OPCO HOLDINGS LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 09/30/2021
- AGRP 2011 TRUSTIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 03/01/2022
- DEBORAH PHILIPSON 2011 FAMILY TRUSTIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 03/01/2022
- PHILIPSON FAMILY LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 03/01/2022
- PARITZKY, JEREMIEIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 03/01/2022
- BENGIO, JACOBOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/01/2022
- EBANKS, PATRICIAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/31/2022
- PARITZKY, JEREMIEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/01/2022
Questions
When was Okeechobee Health Care Facility last inspected?
CMS lists August 21, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Okeechobee Health Care Facility have?
CMS lists 14 health citations since February 9, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Okeechobee Health Care Facility been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Okeechobee Health Care Facility?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Okeechobee Health Care Facility a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.