Nursing homeActive
Life Care Center Of Ocala
2800 Sw 41st St, Ocala, FL 344743528737570120 certified beds · 113 residentsFor profit - IndividualMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2023
Deficiencies
12
● 0● 12● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-01-15
Standard
CMS overall
5 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 5/5
Health 4
Staffing 4
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-15 | Standard | 060 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-08-09 | Standard | 040 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-03-30 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-15Record 105999-20260115-F684
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-15Record 105999-20260115-F695
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-15Record 105999-20260115-F757
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-15Record 105999-20260115-F761
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-15Record 105999-20260115-F842
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-15Record 105999-20260115-F880
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-23Record 105999-20240809-F641
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-23Record 105999-20240809-F684
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-23Record 105999-20240809-F761
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-23Record 105999-20240809-F880
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-01Record 105999-20230330-F695
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-01Record 105999-20230330-F812
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.66
Facility
Florida
National
Florida 0.73 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.88
Facility
Florida
National
Florida 3.82 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.39
Facility
Florida
National
Florida 3.49 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover30%
Facility
Florida
National
Florida 41% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover35%
Facility
Florida
National
Florida 46% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Florida | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 2.3% | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 2.8% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 1.0% | 8.6% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 2.5% | 8.7% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 6.8% | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 10.8% | 14.4% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | — |
| Cross, Cindy Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fletcher, Todd Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fletcher, Todd Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Henry, Terry Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lay, Lisa Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lay, Lisa Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Life Care Centers Of America, Inc. Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Murthy, Srinivasa Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Preston, Aaron Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Preston, Forrest Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Preston, Forrest Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Preston, Forrest Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Preston, Forrest Individual | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Swanker, Richard Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Swanker, Richard Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Thomas, Jeffery Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Thomas, Jeffery Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Thurmond, Joan Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Williams, Andrea Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ziegler, James Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ziegler, James Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Life Care Centers Of America — 194 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Florida.
No county cost figures on file for Marion.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne Center For Rehabilitation And Healing Of Ocala | 0.2 mi | 2026-05-29 | 0222 |
| Palm Garden Of Ocala Ocala | 0.4 mi | 2025-12-17 | 0131 |
| Avante At Ocala, Inc Ocala | 2.5 mi | 2026-06-03 | 0280 |
| The Lodge Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center Ocala | 3.0 mi | 2026-06-10 | 0201 |
| Ocala Health And Rehabilitation Center Ocala | 3.1 mi | 2025-09-18 | 0160 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |