Avante At Ocala, Inc
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0584
F 0584 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual 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.
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
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Printed: 04/13/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED
08/13/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avante at Ocala, Inc
2021 SW 1st Ave Ocala, FL 34474
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F-Tag F0809
F 0809 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few
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Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
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 snacksDuring 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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AVANTE AT OCALA, INC in OCALA, FL inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
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.