THE LODGE HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER
635 SE 17TH STREET, Ocala, FL 34471
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How THE LODGE HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER Compares
THE LODGE HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER is a 99-bed for-profit nursing facility in Ocala, Florida. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, below the Florida average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (1.8%) is below the Florida average of 8.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 99 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
Among the 10 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Ocala, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.2 stars.
By the numbers vs. Florida average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 1.8% — better than the Florida average of 8.7% (79% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.5% — worse than the Florida average of 2.6% (37% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.8% — better than the Florida average of 4.7% (62% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.7% — worse than the Florida average of 26.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Florida averages across 694 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask THE LODGE HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing THE LODGE HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER with other nursing homes in Ocala.
How is THE LODGE HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER addressing its health inspections 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 practices help THE LODGE HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 1.8% here versus 8.7% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is THE LODGE HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.5% here versus 2.6% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does THE LODGE HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 99 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at THE LODGE HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
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 THE LODGE HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
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 Ocala
Ocala sits in Marion County, where adults 65 and older make up about 28.9% 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+
- 103,922 (28.9%)
- Median age
- 48.7 years
- Median household income
- $46,587
- Median home value
- $151,700
Demographics for Marion County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Ocala.
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