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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Okeechobee Health Care Facility

1646 Highway 441 N, Okeechobee, FL 34972

Okeechobee Health Care Facility, a 210-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Okeechobee, FL, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #66 of 691 rated homes in FL on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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5 / 5
Much above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#66 of 691
In-state rank among rated FL homes
4.25
Above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
8
Inspection findings

The verdict

Okeechobee Health Care Facility, a 210-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Okeechobee, FL, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #66 of 691 rated homes in FL on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

5 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#66 of 691
In-state rank among rated FL homes
4.25
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
8
Inspection findings on file

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 694 FL nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as For profit - Limited Liability company. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
105484
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
210
Residents
192
In Hospital
No
County
Okeechobee
Last Inspection
Apr 25, 2024

Staffing Data

How the 4.25 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.80 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.89
CNA Hours
2.56
Total Nursing Hours
4.25 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.05
Nursing Turnover
23.0%
RN Turnover
17.2%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Okeechobee Health Care Facility

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Okeechobee Health Care Facility ranks #66 of 691 rated nursing homes in FL on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Okeechobee Health Care Facility operates 210 certified beds in Okeechobee, FL with approximately 192 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (health inspection 3★ · staffing 5★ · quality 5★).

The inspection file contains 8 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. This provider's enforcement record shows no fines or payment denials to date. Staffing is reported at 4.25 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.86), with RN coverage at 0.80 per resident day.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Okeechobee Health Care Facility falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 23.0% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (8 most recent)

C - Widespread - No harm Apr 25, 2024 Tag: 0732

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: May 10, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 25, 2024 Tag: 0849

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: May 10, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 25, 2024 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 10, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 25, 2024 Tag: 0804

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: May 10, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Apr 25, 2024 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: May 10, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Apr 25, 2024 Tag: 0802

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: May 10, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 9, 2023 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 11, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 9, 2023 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 11, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 3.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 1.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 4.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 1.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 14.8% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 1.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 14.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 4.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 99.8% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 100.0% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Okeechobee Health Care Facility, both outside FL so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Okeechobee Health Care Facility

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The FL registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View FL registry
  • Peer homes near 210 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in FL. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Okeechobee Health Care Facility?
Okeechobee Health Care Facility has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (5★).
Where does Okeechobee Health Care Facility rank among nursing homes in FL?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Okeechobee Health Care Facility ranks 66th among 691 rated nursing homes in FL (#66 of 691). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Okeechobee Health Care Facility?
Okeechobee Health Care Facility reports 4.25 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.80 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 23.0%.
How many beds does Okeechobee Health Care Facility have?
Okeechobee Health Care Facility has 210 certified beds with approximately 192 residents. The facility is located at 1646 Highway 441 N, Okeechobee, FL 34972.
Does Okeechobee Health Care Facility have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Okeechobee Health Care Facility has 8 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Okeechobee Health Care Facility received any fines or penalties?
No, Okeechobee Health Care Facility has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Okeechobee Health Care Facility?
Okeechobee Health Care Facility is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Okeechobee Health Care Facility last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Okeechobee Health Care Facility was on Apr 25, 2024. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Okeechobee Health Care Facility?
Okeechobee Health Care Facility is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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