OKEECHOBEE HEALTH CARE FACILITY
1646 HIGHWAY 441 N, Okeechobee, FL 34972
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How OKEECHOBEE HEALTH CARE FACILITY Compares
OKEECHOBEE HEALTH CARE FACILITY is a 210-bed for-profit nursing facility in Okeechobee, Florida. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Florida average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (14.8%) is above the Florida average of 8.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 210 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Florida average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.8% — worse than the Florida average of 8.6% (73% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.3% — better than the Florida average of 2.5% (47% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.4% — better than the Florida average of 4.5% (69% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.8% — better than the Florida average of 26.2% (36% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Florida averages across 694 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask OKEECHOBEE HEALTH CARE FACILITY
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing OKEECHOBEE HEALTH CARE FACILITY with other nursing homes in Okeechobee.
What keeps OKEECHOBEE HEALTH CARE FACILITY's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is OKEECHOBEE HEALTH CARE FACILITY doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 14.8% here versus 8.6% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help OKEECHOBEE HEALTH CARE FACILITY keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.3% here versus 2.5% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does OKEECHOBEE HEALTH CARE FACILITY maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 210 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at OKEECHOBEE HEALTH CARE FACILITY?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at OKEECHOBEE HEALTH CARE FACILITY?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Okeechobee
Okeechobee sits in Okeechobee County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.7% of the population — a share of seniors in line with 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+
- 8,216 (19.7%)
- Median age
- 40.9 years
- Median household income
- $46,097
- Median home value
- $116,500
Demographics for Okeechobee County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Okeechobee.
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