Ocala, FL

Avante At Ocala, Inc

3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 9 recent health deficiencies

2021 Sw 1st Ave, Ocala, FL

(352) 732-0042

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Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

133

Certified beds

Average residents

129

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Avante Centers

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2010-01-05

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.39

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.86

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

1.98

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.12

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

36%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

37%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.7
2.1
0.4 pts better
1.9
0.2 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.3
1.2
0.1 pts worse
1.8
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.5%
97.8%
1.7 pts better
93.4%
6.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
99.2%
0.8 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.0%
2.6%
0.6 pts better
3.3%
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 11.7%
3.7%
8 pts worse
11.4%
0.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.6%
5.9%
1.3 pts better
5.4%
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 2.5%
15.7%
13.2 pts better
19.6%
17.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 2.2%
9.8%
7.6 pts better
16.7%
14.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.0%
About the same
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 2.1%
11.7%
9.6 pts better
16.3%
14.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 2.0%
9.8%
7.8 pts better
14.9%
12.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
0.4%
0.4 pts better
1.0%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
0.8%
0.8 pts better
1.7%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 7.8%
12.5%
4.7 pts better
19.8%
12 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 2.7%
5.1%
2.4 pts better
5.1%
2.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.7%
94.3%
1.4 pts better
81.7%
14 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 13.5%
9.3%
4.2 pts worse
12.0%
1.5 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.6%
1.5%
0.9 pts better
1.6%
1 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 99.5%
94.7%
4.8 pts better
79.7%
19.8 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 23.2%
26.2%
3 pts better
23.9%
0.7 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-10-17 · Fire 2024-10-17

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Cycle 2 Health 2023-06-15 · Fire 2023-06-15

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-02-02 · Fire 2022-02-02

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nursing and Physician Services (1 deficiency)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-15

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-07-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-15

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2023-07-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-15

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-07-07

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-14

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-12-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-13

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-09-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-13

F809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

Corrected 2025-09-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-30

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-06-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-17

F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2024-11-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-17

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-11-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-17

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-11-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-17

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-11-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-17

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-11-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-15

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-07-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-15

F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-07-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-15

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-07-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-15

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-07-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-15

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-07-12

C · Minimal harm 2023-03-27

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2023-04-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-02

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2022-02-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-02

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-02-28

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Ag Holdings, Inc.

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 11 facilities 2008-09-10
Sisel Klurman 2001 Revocable Trust

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

25% 11 facilities 2010-04-09
Ben-Aviv, Zipora

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

8% 11 facilities 2000-10-02
Debbie Klurman 1994 Trust

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

8% 10 facilities 1989-06-20
Deena Klurman Kranz 2000 Trust

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

8% 11 facilities 1989-06-20
Klurman, Deena

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

8% 11 facilities 1989-06-20
Mona Mizrachi 1994 Trust

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

8% 11 facilities 1989-06-20
Biegasiewicz, Kimberly

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 11 facilities 2022-02-04
Biegasiewicz, Kimberly

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 11 facilities 2022-02-04
Biegasiewicz, Kimberly

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 11 facilities 2022-02-04
Fonseca, Rafael

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-02-19
Hornack, John

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 11 facilities 2019-04-24

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