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Assisted Living Facility · Marion County

The Harbor House Of Ocala

12080 Sw Highway 484, Dunnellon, FL 34432 · (352) 489-9698

Assisted living

The Harbor House Of Ocala is a for-profit assisted living facility in Dunnellon, FL, licensed for 60 residents. Florida AHCA records show 4 substantiated complaints. Resident activities include arts and crafts, cooking classes, dancing, exercise classes, games/cards. Special programs: Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy.

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Licensing & regulation

License statusLICENSED
License number
11953175
License expires
November 29, 2026
Licensed capacity
60 residents
County
Marion
Regulator
Florida AHCA
Substantiated complaints
4
Sanctions / final orders
1
Total deficiencies
7

Assisted living facilities in Florida are licensed and inspected by the state (Florida AHCA) rather than rated by the federal government. That's why you won't see a 1–5 star rating here — instead, look at the license status, complaint history, and any enforcement actions below.

Source: Florida AHCA, last updated June 1, 2026

About this home

Capacity
60 residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Owner
HARBOR HOUSE ALF LLC
Administrator
STEVEN C. MCDOWELL
Management company
AURORA CARE MANAGEMENT LLC
Type
Assisted Living Facility
County
Marion

Bed types

Standard private
60 beds

Activities

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Cooking Classes
  • Dancing
  • Exercise Classes
  • Games/Cards
  • Gardening
  • Music Programs
  • Shopping
  • Social Events/Outings
  • Theater and Movies
  • Yoga

Nurse availability

  • 3rd Party 24hr

Special programs

  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Speech Therapy

Enforcement History

7 actions

These are formal enforcement actions taken by the Florida AHCA — fines, administrative complaints, and other regulatory actions. More actions don't always mean worse care, but it's worth asking about them.

Aug 19, 2022 — Fine (Survey) · $5,000 · resolved Nov 21, 2022#2022012401
Sep 1, 2018 — Change of ownership occurred ($0.00)#0
Apr 29, 2015 — Fine (Survey) · $500 · resolved Nov 5, 2015#2015004330
Apr 30, 2013 — Fine (Survey) · $1,000 · resolved Sep 9, 2013#2013005262
Feb 26, 2007 — Fine (Survey) · $1,000 · resolved Jul 12, 2007#2007002896
Oct 31, 2005 — Fine (Survey) · $1,500 · resolved Mar 9, 2006#2005009991
Oct 31, 2005 — Fine (Survey) · $1,500 · resolved Mar 9, 2006#2005009992

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