The Lodge Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center

The Lodge Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center holds an overall 3-star rating, which CMS considers average. That overall score is a composite that pulls together three separate ratings, each measuring something different about the facility. Health inspections and staffing carry more weight in the overall calculation, which is why a 5-star Quality Measures score still results in a middle-of-the-road overall rating when the other two areas are dragging it down.

Breaking it down practically: the 2-star Health Inspection rating means state inspectors found more citations, or more serious ones, than you would typically see at a comparable facility. That is worth looking into further, since those reports are public and detail exactly what was cited. The 2-star Staffing rating tells you that nurses and aides are spending fewer hours per resident per day than average, which can affect how quickly call lights get answered or how attentive day-to-day care feels. The bright spot is the 5-star Quality Measures rating, which is the highest possible score. This reflects strong outcomes across 15 clinical measures, things like the rate of falls, pressure ulcers, or hospital readmissions. It suggests that despite leaner staffing, residents are achieving solid health outcomes, which is meaningful. Families should weigh all three pieces together and consider visiting in person to get a fuller picture.

At The Lodge Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center, residents receive about 3.47 total nurse hours per day, which falls a bit below the 3.87-hour average seen across Florida nursing homes. The registered nurse coverage is where the gap is more noticeable - the facility logs 0.29 RN hours per resident daily, compared to the state average of 0.52. In practical terms, RNs handle more complex medical decisions and assessments, so lower RN hours can mean residents wait a bit longer for that higher-level attention on any given day. The total nurse hours still include licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants, so hands-on care like bathing, meals, and mobility assistance is still happening throughout the day, just with somewhat less time per person than you might find at other facilities nearby. It is worth asking the facility directly how they schedule their staff across shifts, since the daily averages alone do not tell you whether coverage dips significantly overnight or on weekends.

The Lodge Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center has a below-average health inspection record, earning 2 out of 5 stars in that category from federal regulators. The facility has one government penalty on record, resulting in a fine of $17,737, with the most recent penalty dating to February 2025. That recent date is worth noting, since it means this is not an old issue that has long since been resolved. A single penalty does not make a facility unsafe, but the combination of a low inspection rating and a fine issued just months ago suggests families should ask pointed questions during a visit and review the specifics of what was cited. Families evaluating this facility can compare it to others in Ocala on the Ocala nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant typically care for during the day shift, and how does that number change at night and on weekends?
2. How long have most of your nursing staff been working here, and what do you do to reduce turnover?
3. If my loved one has a concern or feels unsafe, what is the process for reporting it, and who follows up to make sure it was addressed?
4. Can you show me the most recent state inspection report, and walk me through any deficiencies that were cited and what changed as a result?
5. What does a typical weekday look like for a resident who is mobile and social, and how does that differ for someone who needs more hands-on care?
6. If my loved one's condition changes significantly, how quickly will someone contact me, and who is the person responsible for keeping family members informed?

For more guidance on evaluating facilities, see our guide to questions to ask when choosing a Florida nursing home.