Grand Oaks
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Okeechobee, FL
Grand Oaks
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Okeechobee, FL
Grand Oaks accepts Medicaid.
Grand Oaks is a 37-bed assisted living facility that offers personalized residential care, specialized memory care, and short-term respite stays. Managed via a partnership with the Visiting Nurse Management Company, the property delivers 24-hour nursing support, chef-prepared dining options, and structured social programs including games, crafts, and theater outings. The campus operates at an 80% occupancy rate with an average length of stay of 46 days, accommodating individuals using Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Public oversight summaries tracking 16 separate evaluations since 2013 document 21 total line-item deficiencies. This citation volume breaks down to an annual average of 1.7 infractions, which performs roughly 63% better than the typical Florida facility average. Because 15 of those 16 state visits historically flagged at least one minor operational note, the home holds a low long-term zero citations-per-inspection rate for absolute perfection.
Past files indicate occasional, non-systemic citations involving record-keeping, medication management, and staff training protocols. While routine reviews in 2023 and late 2024 returned completely clean, the most recent inspection from July 16, 2025, noted a single Class 3 deficiency regarding dementia training requirements. The provider has never faced financial fines or state administrative enforcement actions.
Families looking for a community that balances short-term rehabilitation with long-term care options can utilize these multi-year public health records to review the facility’s performance. Since the state data confirms a strong compliance baseline with only isolated administrative marks that the team addresses, the documentation indicates an attentive operational framework. Arranging an in-person walkthrough is a useful next step to see the downtown neighborhood layout firsthand, view the common spaces, and ask the management team about their updated staff training updates.
37-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 66 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceApril 14, 2025
ExpirationApril 13, 2027
CountyOkeechobee
License Number11944
Grand Oaks is legally operated by Grand Oaks Of Okeechobee, Inc, and administered by Sabrina Cook.
Management CompanyVISITING NURSE MANAGEMENT COMPANY
Owner NameGrand Oaks Of Okeechobee, Inc
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
37 units
Total beds
37 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Respite Care
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
Dining
Outdoor Spaces
Entertainment
Health And Beauty Amenities
Specific ProgramsTransportation, Safety & Prevention
Inspection History
In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is the primary authority that conducts unannounced inspections and completes official health quality reports for all healthcare facilities.
Since 2012 · 14 years of data
21 citations
16 inspections
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
10 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Inspection score: 93 out of 100. Letter grade A. 10 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)Legal Actions
Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.
This Facility
FL Average
vs. FL Avg-
$0vs $11.6k↓ 100% lower than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 14 years (since 2012).
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Florida state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2012 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Inspection citation rate (2% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (at FL avg) 3 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (36% below)
• Citations per year (38% below)
• Inspections with citations (38% below)
• Inspection citation rate (2% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (at FL avg) 3 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (36% below)
• Citations per year (38% below)
• Inspections with citations (38% below)
Latest Inspection
July 16, 2025
Routine
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 21 | 33 | This facility has 36% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (21 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 36% better Rank #307 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 307th out of 907 homes in Florida for Total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2012.
| 1.5 | 2.4 | This facility has 38% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.5 vs. FL avg 2.4).↓ 38% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.3 | 1.3 | This facility has citations per inspection in line with the Florida average (1.3 vs. FL avg 1.3).— At avg Rank #545 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 545th out of 907 homes in Florida for Citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspections
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 16 | 26 | This facility has had 38% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (16 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 38% fewer |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 10 | 16 | This facility has 38% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (10 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 38% better |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 63% | 62% | This facility has 1 percentage point higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (63% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 1% worse Rank #558 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 558th out of 907 homes in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- Most recent inspection on July 16, 2025, found one Class 3 deficiency for Alzheimer Disease/Dementia training with no other issues or complaints.
- Complaint investigation on November 1, 2024, found no deficiencies or substantiated issues.
- October 15, 2014, inspection cited seven deficiencies including one Class 4 for staffing and dietary standards, plus multiple medication and admissions problems.
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Dancing
- Games & Cards
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
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Frequently Asked Questions about Grand Oaks
What languages are spoken at Grand Oaks?
The team at Grand Oaks speaks English.
Who is the owner of Grand Oaks?
Grand Oaks is legally operated by Grand Oaks Of Okeechobee, Inc, and administered by Sabrina Cook.
Is Grand Oaks in a walkable area?
Grand Oaks has a walk score of 66. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Grand Oaks?
According to FL state health department records, Grand Oaks's license number is 11944.
When does Grand Oaks's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Grand Oaks's license expires on April 13, 2027.
What payment types does Grand Oaks accept?
Grand Oaks accepts Medicaid.
Does Grand Oaks operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Grand Oaks is registered as a for-profit in FL.
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