Nursing homes near Ocala
The area within 8 miles of Ocala carries 18.1 certified beds per 100 residents aged 85+, against a national rate of 24.2 — undersupplied.
18.1
beds per 100 aged 85+ (national 24.2)
1,132
certified beds · 8 homes
6,267
residents aged 85+ in catchment
300
beds in 1–2 star homes
Demand & supply in the Ocala catchment
| Residents aged 75+ (within 8 miles) | 23,063 |
| Residents aged 85+ | 6,267 |
| Certified nursing beds | 1,132 |
| Beds per 100 aged 85+ | 18.1 |
| Beds at the national rate (24.2/100) | 1,517 |
| Shortfall vs national rate | 385 beds |
Quality of the nearby stock
Nursing homes nearest Ocala
| Home | Beds | CMS rating | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Garden Of Ocala Ocala 34474 | 180 | 4-star (Above average) | 0.24 |
| Life Care Center Of Ocala Ocala 34474 | 120 | 5-star (Much above average) | 0.25 |
| Hawthorne Center For Rehabilitation And Healing Of Ocala 34474 | 120 | 1-star (Much below average) | 0.31 |
| Avante At Ocala, Inc Ocala 34474 | 133 | 3-star (Average) | 2.39 |
| The Lodge Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center Ocala 34471 | 99 | 3-star (Average) | 2.9 |
| Ocala Health And Rehabilitation Center Ocala 34471 | 180 | 4-star (Above average) | 3.08 |
| Aviata At Arbor Springs Ocala 34471 | 180 | 1-star (Much below average) | 3.22 |
| Ocala Oaks Rehabilitation Center Ocala 34470 | 120 | 3-star (Average) | 6.5 |
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Reserve founding access →Care near Ocala — questions
- How many nursing home beds are near Ocala?
- Within 8 miles of Ocala there are 1,132 certified nursing home beds across 8 CMS-certified homes.
- Is Ocala short of nursing home beds?
- The 8-mile catchment around Ocala has 18.1 certified beds per 100 residents aged 85+, against a national rate of 24.2 — undersupplied. At the national rate it would carry 385 more beds.
This catchment sits mainly in Marion County.
Nearby: The Villages · Lady Lake · Wildwood · Hernando · Inverness · Lecanto · Leesburg · Crystal River
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Method: an 8-mile catchment around Ocala. Supply is every CMS-certified nursing home in reach; demand is US Census ACS 5-year population aged 75+/85+. The 24.2/100 national benchmark is computed from the data. Estimates for research and site screening. Updated July 2026.