For-profit

Okeechobee Health Care Facility

1646 Highway 441 N, Okeechobee, FL 34972

(863) 763-2226 · Ventura Services

5CMS overall rating · out of 5

At a glance

CMS data snapshot: 2026-08-01 · Sources and limitations
5 of 5Overall
3 of 5Health inspections
5 of 5Staffing
5 of 5Resident quality
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability companyCertified beds210
Estimated occupancy91.4%Latest inspection2024-04-25

County and Florida comparison

Navy: facility · Teal: county · Gray: Florida
Overall rating
County comparison unavailable — fewer than 5 reporting facilities or missing measure
Facility: 5 of 5
better
Health-inspection score
County comparison unavailable — fewer than 5 reporting facilities or missing measure
Facility: 38.0 points
similar
Total nurse staffing
County comparison unavailable — fewer than 5 reporting facilities or missing measure
Facility: 4.25 hours/day
better
RN staffing
County comparison unavailable — fewer than 5 reporting facilities or missing measure
Facility: 0.80 hours/day
better
Staff turnover
County comparison unavailable — fewer than 5 reporting facilities or missing measure
Facility: 23.0%
better
Latest health deficiencies
County comparison unavailable — fewer than 5 reporting facilities or missing measure
Facility: 6 deficiencies
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View data table
MetricFacilityCountyFlorida
Overall rating5 of 5Unavailable3 of 5
Health-inspection score38.0 pointsUnavailable38.5 points
Total nurse staffing4.25 hours/dayUnavailable3.63 hours/day
RN staffing0.80 hours/dayUnavailable0.62 hours/day
Staff turnover23.0%Unavailable41.8%
Latest health deficiencies6 deficienciesUnavailable6 deficiencies

Comparisons describe CMS data; they are not recommendations.

Inspection history

2024-04-25
6 deficiencies
Highest severity: F

Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0

Tag 0802 · Severity F

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-10

Tag 0812 · Severity F

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 2024-05-10

Tag 0804 · Severity E

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-10

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 2024-05-10

Tag 0849 · Severity D

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.

Administration Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-10

Tag 0732 · Severity C

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-10
2023-02-09
2 deficiencies
Highest severity: D

Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0

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 2023-03-11

Tag 0690 · Severity D

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-03-11
2021-10-28
0 deficiencies
Highest severity: Not reported by CMS

Immediate-jeopardy citations: 0

No matching citation detail was published.

Staffing composition

2.56 hours/dayNurse aide
0.89 hours/dayLPN
0.80 hours/dayRN
Total staffing
4.25 hours/day
County median
Unavailable
Florida median
3.63 hours/day
Weekend total
3.86 hours/day
Staff turnover
23.0%
RN turnover
17.2%

Reported averages, not a real-time staffing schedule.

Resident outcomes

Lower is generally better

Hospitalizations

2.2 per 1,000 daysworseFlorida: 2.1 per 1,000 days · County: Unavailable
20250101-20251231

Emergency-department visits

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

Falls with major injury

1.3%betterFlorida: 2.2% · County: Unavailable
2025Q2-2026Q1

Pressure ulcers

1.4%betterFlorida: 4.2% · County: Unavailable
2025Q2-2026Q1

Urinary tract infections

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

Antipsychotic medication use

14.8%worseFlorida: 7.0% · County: Unavailable
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 are antipsychotic medications reviewed, reduced when appropriate, and discussed with families?

    Suggested because of: antipsychotic use
  2. How will the care plan be developed, reviewed, and shared with our family?

    Suggested because of: general care planning

Facility Details

County
Okeechobee County
Certified beds
210
Average daily residents
192
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider type
Medicare and Medicaid
In hospital
No
Date certified
1984-12-13
CCN
105484

Staffing Data

Reported measureValue
Nurse aide hours2.55996
Lpn hours0.88858
Rn hours0.80309
Reported total hours4.25164
Weekend total hours3.85738
Weekend rn hours0.59811
Adjusted total hours4.45913
Total turnover percent23
Rn turnover percent17.2
Administrators left0

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

6Health citations
5Fire 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
OKEECHOBEE OPCO HOLDINGS LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100%
AGRP 2011 TRUSTINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE
DEBORAH PHILIPSON 2011 FAMILY TRUSTINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE
PHILIPSON FAMILY LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, LLCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE
PARITZKY, JEREMIEINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE
BENGIO, JACOBOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
EBANKS, PATRICIAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
PARITZKY, JEREMIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
PHILIPSON, BENTINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
PHILIPSON, GABRIELLEINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
PHILIPSON, RAQUELINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
AGRP 2011 TRUSTTRUSTEE OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
DEBORAH PHILIPSON 2011 FAMILY TRUSTTRUSTEE OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
AGRP 2011 TRUSTADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
DEBORAH PHILIPSON 2011 FAMILY TRUSTADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
PHILIPSON FAMILY LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, LLCADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
RICHARDS MITCHELL & CROSS PAADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
VENTURA SERVICES - FLORIDA, LLCADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
EBANKS, PATRICIAADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
NAEEM, TAHIRADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
PARITZKY, JEREMIEADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE

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