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1st Florida Living Options Hawthorne Inn of Ocala

4100 SW 33RD AVE, OCALA, FL, 34474

(352) 237-7776

hawthorneresidence.com/hawthorne-inn-of-ocala

120 licensed beds

★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections2/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Address

4100 Sw 33rd Ave

Ocala, FL 34474

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity

120

CMS facility ID

105602

Care type

Nursing home

County

Marion

Facility name

1st Florida Living Options Hawthorne Inn of Ocala

Legal entity

Hawthorne Center for Rehabilitation and Healing of

Street address

4100 SW 33RD AVE

City / state / ZIP

Ocala, FL 34474

Phone

(352) 237-7776

Website

hawthorneresidence.com/hawthorne-inn-of-ocala

About this facility — 1st Florida Living Options Hawthorne Inn of Ocala

1st Florida Living Options Hawthorne Inn of Ocala is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Ocala, Florida. It is licensed for 120 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Florida (120 beds).

It is one of 68 senior care facilities in Ocala and 694 skilled nursing facilities across Florida. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited 1st Florida Living Options Hawthorne Inn of Ocala 35 times across 9 inspections in the last three years, including 1 food-safety citation, and CMS has imposed $157,729 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Operator / owner

Deborah Franklin

Parent company

Summit Care

Ownership type

For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Drebin, Ezriel

Direct owner — since 2021

Gonzales, Ramona

Managing employee — since 2022

Hawthorne Care Management Llc

Operational control — since 2021

Hawthorne Operations Holdings Llc

Direct owner — since 2021

Herzka, Yisroel

Direct owner — since 2021

Kopelowitz, Shaul

Direct owner — since 2021

Wolofsky, Chava

Direct owner — since 2021

Regulatory standing

Federal court records

20 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)

Licensed / certified since

1988-03-04

CMS overall rating

1 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

9 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$157,729 total

Last standard inspection

2026-05-29

Nurse staffing

3.6 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$396 per day (≈ $12,040/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

51% Medicaid · 16% Medicare · 33% private/other

Occupancy

92% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

3% below the FL median of $408/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

120

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Wheelchair accessible

entrance and parking

Visiting hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 1 food-safety citation on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-05-29Health inspection9 citations

F-0644

D · No harm found

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2026-07-06

F-0645

D · No harm found

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2026-07-06

F-0656

D · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2026-07-06

F-0684

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-07-06

F-0695

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-07-06

F-0757

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-07-06

F-0812

E · No harm foundFood safety

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

Corrected 2026-07-06

F-0842

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-07-06

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-07-06

2025-06-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations

F-0684

K · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2025-07-31

F-0835

K · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Corrected 2025-07-31

F-0842

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2025-07-31

7 earlier / fire-safety inspections (23 citations)

2025-01-16Health inspection4 citations

F-0641

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2025-02-28

F-0656

D · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-02-28

F-0842

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2025-02-28

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-02-28

2023-12-01Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0658

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2024-01-05

2023-11-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0580

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2023-11-30

2023-10-05Health inspection6 citations

F-0645

D · No harm found

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2023-11-08

F-0656

D · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-11-08

F-0695

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-11-08

F-0758

D · No harm found

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2023-11-08

F-0761

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2023-11-08

F-0842

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-11-08

2026-05-29Fire-safety inspection7 citations

E-0004

F · No harm found

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2026-07-06

E-0030

F · No harm found

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Corrected 2026-07-06

K-0222

D · No harm found

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2026-07-06

K-0223

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-07-06

K-0353

D · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2026-07-06

K-0355

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-07-06

K-0921

D · No harm found

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2026-07-06

2025-01-16Fire-safety inspection1 citation

K-0912

E · No harm found

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

Corrected 2025-02-28

2023-10-05Fire-safety inspection3 citations

K-0254

E · No harm found

Provide hallway or ground-level exits in all residents' rooms.

Corrected 2023-11-08

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-11-08

K-0712

D · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-11-08

Federal penalties

2025-06-17Fine$157,729

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 105602.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

4.730 ratings on Google

★★★★★Meyer Carter · 2024-03-22 · via Google
“Mom is 97 years old and Hawthorne Inn is her first experience at assisted living. When we walked in the door for the first time on a Sunday for a surprise visit, we could not have been more pleased; the place was clean, smelled great and the residents we met seemed happy. The staff was super friendly and if I didn't know better, I would think they were expecting an inspection. The next morning I …”

★★★★★Suzette Harris · 2024-03-22 · via Google
“This place feels like home. The staff is amazing. Always willing to assist and answer any questions we have. Our family is comfortable knowing our loved one is safe, happy and healthy. We are grateful for Ms. Shawnicka, she made the transition smooth and easy for us!”

★★★★★Lee Burrus · 2023-09-12 · via Google
“My brother has been a resident at Hawthorne Inn ALF since June. Since day one the staff have been caring and attentive. They have addressed every concern promptly. I am grateful for the care and safety Hawthorne provides my brother. Thank you, Shawnicka and Staff.”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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Original records

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CMS Nursing Home Compare

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Last verified 2026-08-31

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Federal NPI Registry (NPPES)

NPI 1780019398

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