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The Harmony House of Ocala
The Harmony House of Ocala provides assisted living in Ocala, FL. Assisted living offers help with daily tasks while allowing a resident to maintain their own apartment. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs this level of support in a smaller setting.
The home has 54 beds, making it a smaller community where residents and staff can get to know one another. Medicaid is accepted, which gives eligible residents another way to pay for care when personal savings may not cover the full stay.
Respite care is available for short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel, recover or manage another obligation. Rehabilitation services are also available to support residents who need therapy as part of their care.
Katherine Hack Earnest serves as the administrator, and Harmony House Alf operates the community.
Community insights.
About this community
The Harmony House of Ocala is legally operated by Harmony House Alf LLC, and administered by Katherine Hack Earnest.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
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-
11vs 5 avg↑ 120% higher than FL avg
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$30.1kvs $11.6k↑ 159% higher than FL avg
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.
• Total citations (140% above)
• Citations per inspection (1% above)
• Inspections with citations (163% above)
• Inspection citation rate (22% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Citations
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Total citations
| 84 | 35 | This facility has 140% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (84 vs. FL avg 35).↑ 140% worse Rank #854 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 854th out of 907 homes we track in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Citations per inspection
| 1.4 | 1.39 | This facility has 1% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.4 vs. FL avg 1.39).↑ 1% worse Rank #617 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 617th out of 907 homes we track 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. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
Inspections
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total inspections
| 59 | 26 | This facility has had 127% more total inspections than the Florida average (59 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 127% more |
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Inspections with citations
| 42 | 16 | This facility has 163% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (42 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 163% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
| 71% | 58% | This facility has 13 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (71% vs. FL avg 58%).↑ 13% worse Rank #693 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 693rd out of 907 homes we track 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. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Music Programs
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
Places of interest near The Harmony House of Ocala
4.7 miles from city center
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Info below is compiled from the FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
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Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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| Brookdale Chambrel Pinecastle | AL CCRC IL MC | Ocala | 180
Facility
180
FL AVG
85
Rank
#52 / 976 | Yes |
12
Facility
12
FL AVG
41
Rank
#1,135 / 1,332 | Cmcp-Pinecastle LLC | 43 | 44%
Facility
44%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#262 / 907 | 46
Facility
46
FL AVG
33
Rank
#678 / 907 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#315 / 907 | For-Profit | $1,500 | Paul W. Cotta | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Brookdale Paddock Hills | AL MC | Ocala | 120
Facility
120
FL AVG
85
Rank
#228 / 976 | Yes |
12
Facility
12
FL AVG
41
Rank
#1,135 / 1,332 | Summerville At Ocala East LLC | 42 | 52%
Facility
52%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#368 / 907 | 39
Facility
39
FL AVG
33
Rank
#588 / 907 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#49 / 907 | For-Profit | $3,000 | Janee Marie Flanders | Studio | A+ |
| Brookdale Canopy Oaks | AL MC | Ocala | 120
Facility
120
FL AVG
85
Rank
#228 / 976 | Yes |
26
Facility
26
FL AVG
41
Rank
#894 / 1,332 | Summerville At Ocala West LLC | 39 | 49%
Facility
49%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#320 / 907 | 41
Facility
41
FL AVG
33
Rank
#619 / 907 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#315 / 907 | For-Profit | $17,650 | Ann Marie Starr-Loe | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ |
| Ocala Senior Living | AL IL MC RC | Ocala | 70
Facility
70
FL AVG
85
Rank
#555 / 976 | Yes |
32
Facility
32
FL AVG
41
Rank
#814 / 1,332 | Pacifica Senior Living Ocala LLC | 34 | 56%
Facility
56%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#428 / 907 | 33
Facility
33
FL AVG
33
Rank
#502 / 907 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#153 / 907 | For-Profit | $6,500 | Aaron C Gray | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| The Harmony House of Ocala | AL | Ocala | 54
Facility
54
FL AVG
85
Rank
#662 / 976 | No | - | Harmony House Alf LLC | 59 | 71%
Facility
71%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#693 / 907 | 84
Facility
84
FL AVG
33
Rank
#854 / 907 | 1.4
Facility
1.4
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#617 / 907 | For-Profit | $30,050 | Katherine Hack Earnest | - | - |
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida
The Harmony House of Ocala is located in OCALA, Florida.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Florida.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Harmony House of Ocala
What languages are spoken at The Harmony House of Ocala?
The team at The Harmony House of Ocala speaks English, German, Hebrew, Korean, Sign Language, and Spanish.
Who is the owner of The Harmony House of Ocala?
The Harmony House of Ocala is legally operated by Harmony House Alf LLC, and administered by Katherine Hack Earnest.
What is the license number of The Harmony House of Ocala?
According to FL state health department records, The Harmony House of Ocala's license number is 5828.
When does The Harmony House of Ocala's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, The Harmony House of Ocala's license expires on November 29, 2026.
Are pets allowed at The Harmony House of Ocala?
No, The Harmony House of Ocala has a no-pet policy.
What payment types does The Harmony House of Ocala accept?
The Harmony House of Ocala accepts Medicaid.
Does The Harmony House of Ocala operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
The Harmony House of Ocala is registered as a for-profit in FL.
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