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Complaint Investigation

Avante At Ocala, Inc

August 13, 2025 · Ocala, FL · 2021 Sw 1st Ave
Citations 2
CMS Rating 3/5
Beds 133
Provider ID 106084
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Avante At Ocala, Inc
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Inspection Summary

AVANTE AT OCALA, INC in OCALA, FL — inspection on August 13, 2025.

Found 2 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0584
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

protective bed pads (which are absorbent layers placed on beds to absorb moisture and protect the underlying material from leaks and stains, primarily due to urinary incontinence, bedwetting, or excessive sweating), two carts had five protective bed pads, and one cart had seven protective bed pads available for the entire shift.

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08/13/2025

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Avante at Ocala, Inc

2021 SW 1st Ave Ocala, FL 34474

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES

Based on interviews, observations, and policy and procedure review the facility failed to ensure snacks were offered and/or served to 5 of 5 residents, Residents #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5, sampled for evening snacks.Findings include:

During an interview on 8/13/2025 at 4:30 PM Resident #3 stated, I am a diabetic.

They never come to you or your room and ask if you want a snack.

You can get a snack if you go to the nurses' station and ask for one.

Residents #4 and #5 were present during the interview. Resident #4 stated, That is if there is someone at the desk to ask. Resident #5 added, Not all the residents can come to the nursing station. My roommate can't come to the nurses' station.

The CNAs (Certified Nursing Assistants) should check with all the residents and ask them if they want a snack.

During an interview on 8/13/2025 at 4:45 PM with Resident #1 when asked when snacks are provided Resident #1 stated, They don't come around and give you snacks.

During an interview on 8/13/2025 at 8:40 PM, Resident #2 stated, I don't like to leave my room because I have seizures, and I am photosensitive. No one ever comes to my room and offers me a snack.During observations on 08/13/2025 beginning at 5:05 PM there were three drawer plastic containers at each nurses' station with snacks observed inside the containers.

During an interview on 8/13/2025 at 5:00 PM Staff A, LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) stated, Residents can come to the desk, and we give them a snack upon request.

During an interview on 8/13/2025 at 5:03 PM, Staff B, LPN stated Snacks are available in the plastic three drawer container at the nursing station.

The Residents come up to the station and request snacks

During an interview on 8/13/2025 at 6:20 PM, Staff D, RN (Registered Nurse) stated The CNAs can let you know how snacks are provided.

During an interview on 8/13/2025 at 5:10 PM Staff E, CNA stated, Snacks are available for residents when requested.

During an interview on 8/13/2025 at 5:17 PM Staff G, CNA, stated, The Resident come to the nursing desk, and we provide snacks or if they request one.

During an interview on 8/13/2025 at 5:18 PM, Staff H, CNA stated, Snacks are provided when requested.

During an interview on 8/13/2025 at Staff I, CNA stated, Snacks are available at the nursing station.

Record review of the policy and procedure titled, Offering/Serving Bedtime Snacks with a review date of 6/6/2025, read Policy: It is the practice of this facility to offer and serve residents with a nourishing snack in accordance with their needs preferences and requests at bedtime on a daily basis. 1.

The nursing staff offers bedtime snacks to all residents in accordance with the residents' needs, preferences, and requests on a daily basis. 2.

Dietary services staff deliver bedtime snacks to each nurses' station.

The Charge Nurse is made aware of the delivery of the snacks. 3.

Nursing staff delivers and serves snacks to residents within (specify time frame) from arrival to the unit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in OCALA, FL, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from AVANTE AT OCALA, INC or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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