For-profit

Avante at Ocala, INC

2021 Sw 1St Ave, Ocala, FL 34474

(352) 732-0042 · Avante Centers

1CMS overall rating · out of 5

At a glance

CMS data snapshot: 2026-08-01 · Sources and limitations
1 of 5Overall
1 of 5Health inspections
2 of 5Staffing
4 of 5Resident quality
OwnershipFor profit - CorporationCertified beds133
Estimated occupancy94.7%Latest inspection2026-03-26

County and Florida comparison

Navy: facility · Teal: county · Gray: Florida
Overall rating
Facility: 1 of 5
worse
Health-inspection score
Facility: 111.0 points
worse
Total nurse staffing
Facility: 3.43 hours/day
worse
RN staffing
Facility: 0.34 hours/day
worse
Staff turnover
Facility: 47.0%
worse
Latest health deficiencies
Facility: 22 deficiencies
worse
View data table
MetricFacilityCountyFlorida
Overall rating1 of 54 of 53 of 5
Health-inspection score111.0 points40.0 points38.5 points
Total nurse staffing3.43 hours/day3.66 hours/day3.63 hours/day
RN staffing0.34 hours/day0.44 hours/day0.62 hours/day
Staff turnover47.0%44.6%41.8%
Latest health deficiencies22 deficiencies7 deficiencies6 deficiencies

Comparisons describe CMS data; they are not recommendations.

Inspection history

2026-03-26
22 deficiencies
Highest severity: F

Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0

Tag 0801 · Severity F

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-04

Tag 0835 · Severity F

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Administration Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-04

Tag 0867 · Severity F

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Administration Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-04

Tag 0584 · Severity E

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-04

Tag 0645 · Severity E

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-04

Tag 0725 · Severity E

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-04

Tag 0812 · Severity E

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-04

Tag 0640 · Severity D

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-04

Tag 0641 · Severity D

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-04

Tag 0656 · Severity D

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-04

Tag 0677 · Severity D

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-04

Tag 0684 · Severity D

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-04

Tag 0695 · Severity D

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-04

Tag 0759 · Severity D

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-04

Tag 0761 · Severity D

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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-04

Tag 0842 · Severity D

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-04

Tag 0880 · Severity D

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-04
2024-10-17
6 deficiencies
Highest severity: D

Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0

Tag 0645 · Severity D

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-16

Tag 0684 · Severity D

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-16

Tag 0761 · Severity D

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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-16

Tag 0812 · Severity D

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-16

Tag 0880 · Severity D

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-16
2023-06-15
5 deficiencies
Highest severity: D

Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0

Tag 0641 · Severity D

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-07-12

Tag 0644 · Severity D

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-07-12

Tag 0684 · Severity D

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-07-12

Tag 0695 · Severity D

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-07-12

Tag 0761 · Severity D

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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-07-12

Staffing composition

2.07 hours/dayNurse aide
1.03 hours/dayLPN
0.34 hours/dayRN
Total staffing
3.43 hours/day
County median
3.66 hours/day
Florida median
3.63 hours/day
Weekend total
3.12 hours/day
Staff turnover
47.0%
RN turnover
62.5%

Reported averages, not a real-time staffing schedule.

Resident outcomes

Lower is generally better

Hospitalizations

1.5 per 1,000 daysbetterFlorida: 2.1 per 1,000 days · County: 1.7 per 1,000 days
20250101-20251231

Emergency-department visits

1.2 per 1,000 daysworseFlorida: 1.0 per 1,000 days · County: 1.0 per 1,000 days
20250101-20251231

Falls with major injury

2.6%worseFlorida: 2.2% · County: 2.9%
2025Q2-2026Q1

Pressure ulcers

3.1%betterFlorida: 4.2% · County: 3.1%
2025Q2-2026Q1

Urinary tract infections

0.0%unavailableFlorida: 0.0% · County: 0.6%
2025Q2-2026Q1

Antipsychotic medication use

3.6%betterFlorida: 7.0% · County: 3.5%
2025Q2-2026Q1

These group measures do not predict an individual resident’s experience.

Questions to ask

Use these prompts during a tour or phone call
  1. How many RNs are typically on site during days, nights, and weekends?

    Suggested because of: rn staffing
  2. What is driving staff turnover, and what is being done to retain nurses and aides?

    Suggested because of: staff turnover
  3. What fall-prevention program is used, and how are families notified after a fall?

    Suggested because of: falls major injury
  4. How will the care plan be developed, reviewed, and shared with our family?

    Suggested because of: general care planning

Facility Details

County
Marion County
Certified beds
133
Average daily residents
126
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider type
Medicare and Medicaid
In hospital
No
Date certified
2010-01-05
CCN
106084

Staffing Data

Reported measureValue
Nurse aide hours2.06924
Lpn hours1.026
Rn hours0.33822
Reported total hours3.43347
Weekend total hours3.11946
Weekend rn hours0.1532
Adjusted total hours3.78497
Total turnover percent47
Rn turnover percent62.5
Administrators left2

Hours are per resident per day; turnover values are percentages. Missing values are not zero.

Penalties & Enforcement

$0.00Total fines
0Number of fines
0Payment denials

No matching penalties in the supplied CMS records.

Totals reflect the supplied CMS records, not a lifetime total.

Citations

22Health citations
10Fire safety citations

Health counts describe the latest rating cycle. Fire counts cover supplied fire-safety records.

Serious Deficiencies

FL counts scope/severity G–L as serious deficiencies. Immediate jeopardy is J–L; these are not interchangeable.

0

Ownership & Operators

NameRoleShare
AG HOLDINGS, INC.5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100%
DEBBIE KLURMAN 1994 TRUST5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST8%
DEENA KLURMAN KRANZ 2000 TRUST5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST8%
MONA MIZRACHI 1994 TRUST5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST8%
SISEL KLURMAN 2001 REVOCABLE TRUST5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST25%
BIEGASIEWICZ, KIMBERLYCORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
BIEGASIEWICZ, KIMBERLYCORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
HORNACK, JOHNCORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
BIEGASIEWICZ, KIMBERLYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
AVANTE GROUP, INC.ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
CHOPRA, SHAWNADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
SNOWDEN, FAITHADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE

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