Nursing home in Okeechobee, Florida
Okeechobee Health Care Facility
Medicare and Medicaid
1646 HIGHWAY 441 N, Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 763-2226
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CMS star ratings
CMS gives this nursing home an overall star rating of 5 out of 5. Each rating is compared with the mean of rated nursing homes in Florida (691 for the overall rating) and in the U.S. (14,565). How to read an inspection report.
Overall rating
- This nursing home5
- Florida average3.3 (691 rated)
- U.S. average3.0 (14,565 rated)
Health inspections
- This nursing home3
- Florida average2.9 (691 rated)
- U.S. average2.8 (14,565 rated)
Staffing
- This nursing home5
- Florida average3.3 (686 rated)
- U.S. average2.9 (14,494 rated)
Quality measures
- This nursing home5
- Florida average4.2 (686 rated)
- U.S. average3.6 (14,495 rated)
Health inspections
Most recent standard health inspection (rating cycle 1): Aug 21, 2025. CMS counts 6 health deficiencies in rating cycle 1.
- This nursing home6
- Florida average7.1 (694 with data)
- U.S. average9.2 (14,652 with data)
Rating cycle 1 health deficiencies. Averages include every nursing home with a count in the CMS file; fewer is better.
Deficiencies since Sep 30, 2023
Inspectors cited 12 health deficiencies on 2 inspection dates since Sep 30, 2023. By level of harm: 11 potential for harm, 1 minimal harm potential.
- 0 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
- 0 Actual harm
- 11 No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
- 1 No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2025 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 21, 2025 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 21, 2025 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 21, 2025 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 21, 2025 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | F0808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 21, 2025 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 21, 2025 |
| Apr 25, 2024 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | F Potential for harm, widespread | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 10, 2024 |
| Apr 25, 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | F Potential for harm, widespread | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 10, 2024 |
| Apr 25, 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 10, 2024 |
| Apr 25, 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 10, 2024 |
Show the other 2 deficiencies
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2024 | F0849 | 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 | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 10, 2024 |
| Apr 25, 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day.Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | C Minimal harm potential, widespread | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 10, 2024 |
Staffing
Total nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home4.25 hours
- Florida average3.82 hours (680 with data)
- U.S. average3.86 hours (14,351 with data)
Registered nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home0.80 hours
- Florida average0.73 hours (680 with data)
- U.S. average0.69 hours (14,351 with data)
Nursing staff turnover
Share of nursing staff who left during the year, as reported to CMS.
- This nursing home23.0%
- Florida average41.4% (646 with data)
- U.S. average45.8% (13,538 with data)
Penalties
CMS lists 0 penalties for this nursing home: 0 fines totaling $0, and 0 payment denials. CMS counts penalties from the last 3 years.
Facility details
| Certified beds | 210 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 192.0 |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
| Resident and family council | Resident |
| Automatic sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Chain | Ventura Services (14 facilities) |
| Legal business name | OKEECHOBEE SNF OPERATIONS, LLC |
| First approved for Medicare and Medicaid | Dec 13, 1984 |
| County | Okeechobee |
| CMS certification number | 105484 |
Also in Okeechobee
| Hospital | CMS overall rating | Type | Emergency services |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital | Acute Care Hospitals | No |