Okeechobee, FL

Okeechobee Health Care Facility

4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 6 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1646 Highway 441 N, Okeechobee, FL

(863) 763-2226

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Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

210

Certified beds

Average residents

197

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Ventura Services Florida

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1984-12-13

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.76

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.84

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.49

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.66

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

30%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

30%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.2	2.1 0.1 pts worse	1.9 0.3 pts worse	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.5	1.2 0.3 pts worse	1.8 0.3 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	100.0%	97.8% 2.2 pts better	93.4% 6.6 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	2.1%	2.6% 0.5 pts better	3.3% 1.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	0.3%	3.7% 3.4 pts better	11.4% 11.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	2.0%	5.9% 3.9 pts better	5.4% 3.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	16.2%	15.7% 0.5 pts worse	19.6% 3.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	15.8%	9.8% 6 pts worse	16.7% 0.9 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	3.4%	11.7% 8.3 pts better	16.3% 12.9 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	4.4%	9.8% 5.4 pts better	14.9% 10.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.3%	0.4% 0.1 pts better	1.0% 0.7 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	6.1%	12.5% 6.4 pts better	19.8% 13.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	3.1%	5.1% 2 pts better	5.1% 2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	100.0%	94.3% 5.7 pts better	81.7% 18.3 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	10.9%	9.3% 1.6 pts worse	12.0% 1.1 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.3%	1.5% 1.2 pts better	1.6% 1.3 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100.0%	94.7% 5.3 pts better	79.7% 20.3 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	19.1%	26.2% 7.1 pts better	23.9% 4.8 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-04-25 · Fire 2024-04-25

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (3 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-02-09 · Fire 2023-02-09

2 health deficiencies

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

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2021-10-28 · Fire 2021-10-28

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-25

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2024-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-09

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-02-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-09

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-02-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-09

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-02-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-09

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2023-02-23

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-25

F802 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-05-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-25

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 2024-05-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-25

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-25

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-25

F849 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-05-10

C · Minimal harm 2024-04-25

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2024-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-09

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-03-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-09

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-03-11

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