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Avante At Ocala

2021 SW 1ST AVE, OCALA, FL, 34474

(352) 732-0042

avantecenters.com/locations/ocala-skilled-nursing-rehabilitation

133 licensed beds

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

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Address

2021 Sw 1st Ave

Ocala, FL 34474

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity

133

CMS facility ID

106084

Care type

Nursing home

County

Marion

Facility name

Avante At Ocala

Street address

2021 SW 1ST AVE

City / state / ZIP

Ocala, FL 34474

Phone

(352) 732-0042

Website

avantecenters.com/locations/ocala-skilled-nursing-rehabilitation

About this facility — Avante At Ocala

Avante At Ocala is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Ocala, Florida. It is licensed for 133 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 Avante At Ocala 43 times across 10 inspections in the last three years, including 4 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. 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

Parent company

Avante Centers

Ownership type

For profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Ag Holdings, Inc.

Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2008

Sisel Klurman 2001 Revocable Trust

Indirect owner — 25% stake — since 2010

Debbie Klurman 1994 Trust

Indirect owner — 8% stake — since 1989

Deena Klurman Kranz 2000 Trust

Indirect owner — 8% stake — since 1989

Mona Mizrachi 1994 Trust

Indirect owner — 8% stake — since 1989

Avante Group, Inc.

Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Biegasiewicz, Kimberly

Director · Officer · Operational control — since 2022

Chopra, Shawn

Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Hornack, John

Officer — since 2019

Snowden, Faith

Additional disclosable party — since 2026

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

2010-01-05

CMS overall rating

1 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

22 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

None on record

Last standard inspection

2026-03-26

Nurse staffing

3.4 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$330 per day (≈ $10,030/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

66% Medicaid · 9% Medicare · 24% private/other

Occupancy

87% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

19% below the FL median of $408/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

133

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 4 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-06-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0677

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2026-07-06

F-0686

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2026-07-06

2026-03-26Health inspection17 citations

F-0584

E · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2026-05-04

F-0640

D · No harm found

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Corrected 2026-05-04

F-0641

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2026-05-04

F-0645

E · No harm found

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2026-05-04

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 2026-05-04

F-0677

D · No harm found

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2026-05-04

F-0684

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-05-04

F-0695

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-05-04

F-0725

E · No harm found

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2026-05-04

F-0759

D · No harm found

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2026-05-04

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 2026-05-04

F-0801

F · No harm foundFood safety

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Corrected 2026-05-04

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 2026-05-04

F-0835

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-05-04

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 2026-05-04

F-0867

F · No harm found

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected 2026-05-04

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-05-04

7 earlier / fire-safety inspections (24 citations)

2025-10-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0656

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2025-12-02

2025-08-13Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0584

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2025-09-05

F-0809

D · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

Corrected 2025-09-05

2025-04-30Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0842

D · 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 2025-06-09

2024-10-17Health inspection5 citations

F-0645

D · No harm found

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2024-11-16

F-0684

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-11-16

F-0761

D · No harm found

Corrected 2024-11-16

F-0812

D · 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 2024-11-16

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-11-16

2023-06-15Health inspection5 citations

F-0641

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-07-12

F-0644

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-07-12

F-0684

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-07-12

F-0695

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-07-12

F-0761

D · No harm found

Corrected 2023-07-12

2026-03-26Fire-safety inspection7 citations

K-0211

D · No harm found

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2026-05-04

K-0224

D · No harm found

Provide sliding doors free of hazards, operable without special knowledge or effort, and meet weight requirements to set door in motion.

Corrected 2026-05-04

K-0293

D · No harm found

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2026-05-04

K-0321

F · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2026-05-04

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2026-05-04

K-0521

F · No harm found

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2026-05-04

K-0761

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-05-04

2023-06-15Fire-safety inspection3 citations

K-0321

D · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2023-07-07

K-0353

E · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-07-07

K-0920

D · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-07-07

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 106084.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

2.963 ratings on Google

★★Debbie Young · 2026-06-24 · via Google
“Lack of staff is a huge problem and supplies for them! The food is disgusting ! I actually brought in all meals for my husband! The building is huge, but equipment is old. He only had 20 minutes of therapy a day not enough! The CNA‘s are hit and miss the two that were actually caring and thorough and helpful or SHERKEITA. DAVENPORT and the other wonderful CNA name is Crystal. I don’t know her las…”

★★★★evelina kurten · 2026-05-02 · via Google
“I don't understand the low ratings for Avante, the facility is really pretty nice. The staff is very kind and caring. My brother in law is in there and they have been so very nice to him and us. He is in for rehab so he isn't a permanent resident. The tvs in his room are a little out date and in need of repairs but other than that it's nit bad. The director has an order in to maintenance to look i…”

★Linda Cleary · 2026-06-24 · via Google
“My sister is there and they don’t have enough help the CNA are not caring. I saw 2 standing by the desk and ask them to check on my sister she was complaining her butt hurt from wet dirty diaper. She never came until I press the button. She said she would tell the nurse to put cream on because she changed her about 45 minutes ago She didn’t check the diaper. I was there for another hour and n…”

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CMS Nursing Home Compare

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Last verified 2026-08-31

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