All citations for Life Care Center of Ocala

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

January 15, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 25 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 15, 2026).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 23, 2024).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0034, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2023).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2023).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2023).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of August 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 23, 2024).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0025, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 23, 2024).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 23, 2024).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 23, 2024).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 18, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 6, 2024).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of March 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2023).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 15, 2026).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 15, 2026).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0757, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 15, 2026).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 15, 2026).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 15, 2026).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 15, 2026).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 15, 2026).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 23, 2024).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of August 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 23, 2024).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of August 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 23, 2024).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2023).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2023).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2023).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2023).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.