Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
OKEECHOBEE HEALTH CARE FACILITY
OKEECHOBEE, FL · 210 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey April 25, 2024
CMS Certification Number 105484 · first certified December 1984
Ownership
Operated by VENTURA SERVICES · For profit - Limited Liability company
- Ownership changed March 1, 2022 (change of ownership)from OKEECHOBEE HEALTHCARE FACILITY LLC
Position within FL
5 citations — more than 34% 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 1 citation; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 2. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
Well past the typical window (August 2025 to March 2026), and past the point by which nine in ten FL facilities have been surveyed. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was April 2024. 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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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 | 5 |
| Median facility in FL | 7 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| October 28, 2021 | 0 |
| February 9, 2023 | 4 |
| April 25, 2024 | 1 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2023-02-09 |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | 1 | 2023-02-09 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 1 | 2023-02-09 |
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | 1 | 2024-04-25 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 1 | 2023-02-09 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 4
- Egress Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 4 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
April 25, 2024 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 10, 2024) |
February 9, 2023 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 26, 2023) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 21, 2023) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 13, 2023) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 23, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.