OAKS AT AVON
1010 US 27 N, Avon Park, FL 33825
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How OAKS AT AVON Compares
OAKS AT AVON is a 104-bed for-profit nursing facility in Avon Park, Florida. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Florida average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.9%) is below the Florida average of 4.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 104 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Avon Park, the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Florida average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.2% — worse than the Florida average of 8.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.5% — about the same as the Florida average of 2.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.9% — better than the Florida average of 4.5% (35% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.4% — better than the Florida average of 26.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Florida averages across 694 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask OAKS AT AVON
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing OAKS AT AVON with other nursing homes in Avon Park.
How is OAKS AT AVON addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is OAKS AT AVON doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 10.2% here versus 8.6% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help OAKS AT AVON keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.9% here versus 4.5% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does OAKS AT AVON maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 104 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at OAKS AT AVON?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains OAKS AT AVON's rating advantage in Avon Park?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Avon Park
Avon Park sits in Highlands County, where adults 65 and older make up about 35.7% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Florida as a whole (20.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 37,320 (35.7%)
- Median age
- 54.1 years
- Median household income
- $43,708
- Median home value
- $120,500
Demographics for Highlands County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Avon Park.
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