Okeechobee Health Care Facility
1646 Highway 441 N, Okeechobee, FL 34972 · Okeechobee County · (863) 763-2226
210 certified beds, about 192 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1984
CMS high performing icon Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
5 of 5
Health inspections
3 of 5
Staffing
5 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 105484 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on August 21, 2025, inspectors cited 6 health deficiencies (the Florida average is 7.1, the national average 9.2).
None of its 14 health citations since February 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.25 hours per resident per day, against 3.82 across Florida and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.80 of those hours.
23.0% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Florida average 41.4%).
CMS links it to Ventura Services, an affiliated group of 14 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
202/23
604/24
608/25
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 14 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
10D
1E
2F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
1C
August 21, 2025Standard inspection · 6 citations
- D Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, and interview, the facility failed to provide an estimate for cost of services per day to a resident receiving the Advanced Beneficiary Notice for Non-Coverage of services (ABN) for 2 of 3 sampled residents reviewed, Resident #66 and Resident #188.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure appropriate care and services for 2 of 4 sampled residents, Residents #172 and #183, as evidenced by the failure to thoroughly assess left arm pain, bruising, and a decline in range of motion for Resident #172, and failure to obtain blood pressure values for Resident #183 who was receiving an antihypertensive medication with physician ordered parameters.
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to provide care and services related to weight management for 1 of 6 sampled residents, by not notifying the physician of Resident #27's weight gain.
- D Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure adequate monitoring for behaviors for a resident receiving a psychotropic medication for 1 of 5 sampled residents reviewed, Resident #178.
- D Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to follow physician orders for 1of 5 sampled residents on thickened liquids as evidenced by not following the therapeutic diet order for Resident #46.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy, observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to initiate Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP/prevent transmission of infection) for 1 of 2 sampled residents, Resident #187, who had an infected wound.
April 25, 2024Standard inspection · 6 citations
- F Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure adequate kitchen staff to provide timely meal delivery as per schedule for 2 of 2 meals observed (lunch and dinner on 04/24/24), affecting 11 of 41 sampled residents (Residents #172, #85, #87, #129, #18, #157, #41, #96, #135, #53, and #193). This failure could potentially affected all 196 residents who consume food orally in the facility at the time of the survey. The census at the time of survey was 198 residents.
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to provide foods prepared in a safe and sanitary manner in accordance with professional standards for food safety.
- E Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure palatable food and food served at a proper temperature for 9 of 41 sampled residents, Residents #172, #25, #109, #193, #195, #96, #135, #182, and #17.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure timely and proper care and services for 3 of 30 sampled residents, as evidenced by: Nursing staff failed to ensure administration of the full dose of an anti-viral medication (Paxlovid) for Resident #10; failed to assess and treat edema for Resident #82; and failed to timely treat constipation for Resident #85.
- D Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to develop and incorporate an integrated care plan for the hospice services for 1 of 1 sampled resident reviewed for Hospice, Resident #506.
- C Post nurse staffing information every day.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, the facility failed to have nurse staffing information posted daily.
February 9, 2023Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure an order was obtained to check for wander guard functioning and placement for 1 of 3 sampled residents reviewed (Resident #134); failed to ensure physician orders were followed regarding checking for wanderguard (a device designed to help protect memory care residents against elopement) functioning for 2 of 3 sampled residents reviewed for wanderguards (Residents #151 and #161); and failed to ensure a policy was in place for elopement and wanderguard maintenance.
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on policy review, observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to provide appropriate perineal care (the process of washing the genital and rectal area) to residents with history of urinary tract infection (UTI) for 1 of 1 sampled resident reviewed, Resident #77.
Fire safety inspections
6 fire safety citations on file: 1 on August 21, 2025, 1 on April 25, 2024, 4 on February 9, 2023.
Every fire safety citation6 citations
- D Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- D Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.25 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.80 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.86 | 3.49 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.56 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.89 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 23.0% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 17.2% | 46.0% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.66 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.41 on weekdays and 3.86 on weekends, 12% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.13 in April to June 2025 to 4.25 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.25 | 0.80 | 4.41 | 3.86 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 192 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.25 | 0.74 | 4.40 | 3.85 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 195 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.09 | 0.76 | 4.27 | 3.66 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 197 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.13 | 0.70 | 4.29 | 3.72 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 197 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Florida, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.76 | 0.70 | 3.90 | 3.44 | 1.1% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Florida | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.5 | 8.7 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.2 | 9.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.4 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 14.8 | 8.6 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 16.8 | 26.1 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 9.5 | 9.1 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.2 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: OKEECHOBEE SNF OPERATIONS, LLC. CMS links this home to Ventura Services, a group of 14 nursing homes averaging 3.2 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okeechobee Opco Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 09/30/2021 |
| Agrp 2011 Trust | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 03/01/2022 | |
| Deborah Philipson 2011 Family Trust | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 03/01/2022 | |
| Philipson Family Limited Liability Company, LLC | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 03/01/2022 | |
| Paritzky, Jeremie | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 03/01/2022 | |
| Bengio, Jacob | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/01/2022 | |
| Ebanks, Patricia | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/31/2022 | |
| Paritzky, Jeremie | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/01/2022 | |
| Philipson, Bent | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 07/13/2025 | |
| Philipson, Gabrielle | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 07/13/2025 | |
| Philipson, Raquel | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 07/13/2025 | |
| Agrp 2011 Trust | Trustee of the SNF | Organization | 03/01/2022 | |
| Deborah Philipson 2011 Family Trust | Trustee of the SNF | Organization | 03/01/2022 | |
| Agrp 2011 Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/01/2022 | |
| Deborah Philipson 2011 Family Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/01/2022 | |
| Philipson Family Limited Liability Company, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/01/2022 | |
| Richards Mitchell & Cross Pa | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/01/2022 | |
| Ventura Services - Florida, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/01/2022 | |
| Ebanks, Patricia | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/31/2022 | |
| Naeem, Tahir | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/01/2022 | |
| Paritzky, Jeremie | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/01/2022 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on August 21, 2025: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on August 21, 2025: "Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on August 21, 2025: "Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on August 21, 2025: "Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs."
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Florida contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Florida. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, Long Term Care Services Unit, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 1-888-831-0404. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: FloridaHealthFinder, where Florida publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Okeechobee Health Care Facility's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Okeechobee Health Care Facility 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Okeechobee Health Care Facility get at its last inspection?
- 6 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on August 21, 2025. The Florida average is 7.1.
- Has Okeechobee Health Care Facility been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Okeechobee Health Care Facility accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Okeechobee Health Care Facility?
- CMS lists 21 owners and managers, and links the home to Ventura Services. Legal business name: OKEECHOBEE SNF OPERATIONS, LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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