Okeechobee Health Care Facility
Okeechobee, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105484) · 210 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (863) 763-2226 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Okeechobee Health Care Facility holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Florida state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 3 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Okeechobee Health Care Facility reports total nurse hours of 4.25 per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 23.0%.
Okeechobee Health Care Facility has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00 across 0 fines, and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Okeechobee Health Care Facility is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in Okeechobee, Florida, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since December 1984. It maintains 210 certified beds with an average of 192 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Florida state average of 3.27. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 out of 5, and staffing rating of 5 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.25, including 0.80 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 23.0%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon displayed by CMS for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates facilities as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection.
Okeechobee Health Care Facility is part of the Ventura Services chain, which operates 14 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, meaning this facility performs above its chain average. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months. Data reflects CMS Care Compare records as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Florida state average of 3.27.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 4.25 per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 and 23.0% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 210 certified beds with an average daily population of 192 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and part of the Ventura Services chain, which operates 14 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 13, 1984.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 5, and 5 respectively, with an overall of 5.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 8637632226 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8637632226 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105484?state=FL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.