The Bridge at Ocala
2800 SW 41st Street, Building 200, Ocala, FL 34474-4487
Located in warm, sunny, Ocala, Florida, The Bridge at Ocala is the perfect home for those desiring to live in a more temperate climate. We are passionate about what we do, and our dedicated, professional staff is committed to helping our residents maintain an active lifestyle while maintaining their independence and dignity. Our beautiful grounds and elegant facilities are specifically designed to enhance our residents' quality of life.
Operated by Life Care Centers of America, which runs 204 communities in our directory.
With 120 beds, The Bridge at Ocala is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Ocala average about 65 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Ocala average about 3.1 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in January 2026 and recorded 6 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.9 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.7 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 30%.
The community is located in Marion County, FL.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 12 problems at The Bridge at Ocala. None of them caused harm to a resident.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
The Bridge at Ocala offers assisted living, nursing home care, independent living, and retirement living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit limited liability partnership
- Beds / units 120
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.9
- Annual staff turnover 30%
- Last health inspection January 2026
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