Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
LIFE CARE CENTER OF OCALA
OCALA, FL · 120 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey January 15, 2026
CMS Certification Number 105999 · first certified February 1999
Also on this campus
The same campus holds a state-licensed assisted living facility, with its own state record on the Assisted Living Index: Bridge at Life Care Center of Ocala (THE) (2800 Sw 41st St). Matched by the street address the two records share. The records are separate and are never added together.
Ownership
Operated by LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · For profit - Individual
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within FL
13 citations — more than 82% of the 694 certified nursing homes in FL. Compared within FL rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 2 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 3.7. With 4 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens April 2027 — about 7 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was January 2026. Facilities in FL are typically surveyed 15–23 months after the last one (median 17), measured over 729 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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3 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
3 of the 13 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
2 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 13 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in FL, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the FL figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 13 |
| Median facility in FL | 7 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| March 30, 2023 | 6 |
| April 18, 2024 | 1 |
| August 9, 2024 | 4 |
| January 15, 2026 | 2 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 2 | 2024-08-09 |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | 2 | 2026-01-15 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 2 | 2024-08-09 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 2 | 2024-08-09 |
| E-0025 | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | 1 | 2024-08-09 |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | 1 | 2026-01-15 |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | 1 | 2023-03-30 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2023-03-30 |
What the citations cover
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 5
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 4
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 3
- Smoke Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 5 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 4 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 3 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
January 15, 2026 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 15, 2026) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 15, 2026) |
August 9, 2024 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0025 | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 23, 2024) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 23, 2024) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 23, 2024) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 23, 2024) |
April 18, 2024 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 6, 2024) |
March 30, 2023 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0034 | Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2023) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2023) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2023) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2023) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2023) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.