Nursing homes › Florida › Avante at Ocala, Inc
2021 Sw 1St Ave, Ocala, FL 34474 · 3527320042 · 133 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Avante Centers, a group operating 11 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 2.6/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $116,227 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.6/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.43 (Florida median: 3.63). RN hours: 0.34. Weekend total: 3.12. Nursing staff turnover: 47%.
All-time on record: 31 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-26 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Health | corrected 2026-05-04 |
| 2026-03-26 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Health | corrected 2026-05-04 |
| 2026-03-26 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Health | corrected 2026-05-04 |
| 2026-03-26 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-04 |
| 2026-03-26 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-04 |
| 2026-03-26 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-04 |
| 2026-03-26 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-04 |
| 2026-03-26 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-04 |
| 2026-03-26 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-04 |
| 2026-03-26 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-04 |
| 2026-03-26 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-04 |
| 2026-03-26 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-04 |
| 2026-03-26 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-04 |
| 2026-03-26 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-04 |
| 2026-03-26 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-04 |
| 2026-03-26 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-04 |
| 2026-03-26 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-04 |
| 2025-10-14 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-02 |
| 2025-08-13 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-05 |
| 2025-08-13 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-05 |
| 2025-04-30 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2024-10-17 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-16 |
| 2024-10-17 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-16 |
| 2024-10-17 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-16 |
| 2024-10-17 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-16 |
| 2024-10-17 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-16 |
| 2023-06-15 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2023-07-12 |
| 2023-06-15 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2023-07-12 |
| 2023-06-15 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2023-07-12 |
| 2023-06-15 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2023-07-12 |
| 2023-06-15 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2023-07-12 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AG HOLDINGS, INC. | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 09/10/2008 |
| DEBBIE KLURMAN 1994 TRUST | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 8% | since 06/20/1989 |
| DEENA KLURMAN KRANZ 2000 TRUST | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 8% | since 06/20/1989 |
| MONA MIZRACHI 1994 TRUST | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 8% | since 06/20/1989 |
| SISEL KLURMAN 2001 REVOCABLE TRUST | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 25% | since 04/09/2010 |
| BIEGASIEWICZ, KIMBERLY | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/04/2022 |
| BIEGASIEWICZ, KIMBERLY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/04/2022 |
| HORNACK, JOHN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/24/2019 |
| BIEGASIEWICZ, KIMBERLY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/04/2022 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 106084. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.