The Harmony House of Ocala
The Harmony House of Ocala
The Harmony House of Ocala accepts Medicaid.
The Harmony House of Ocala is a 54-bed for-profit assisted living facility located in Ocala, Florida. Operated by Harmony House Alf LLC and managed by administrator Katherine Hack Earnest, the residential community offers a small-scale living layout. The property functions as an option for seniors requiring standard personal care, short-term respite stays, or post-acute physical rehabilitation tracks.
Government compliance profiles tracked by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration reflect an intensely scrutinized history, registering 84 total deficiencies across 59 inspection cycles over 13 years. This operational frequency averages 5.6 citations annually, a metric that sits 22% worse than the standard Florida state baseline.
State field logs identify an ongoing compliance pattern: 58 of the 59 historical reviews resulted in citations, establishing a 98% citation rate with only one error-free audit since 2012. Historical records document major deficiency clusters, including an 11-citation audit in November 2014 and an 8-citation review in November 2020, with recurrent themes spanning physical plant safety, medication assistance, food service standards, resident rights, admissions paperwork, background screening, and employee certifications in CPR and Alzheimer’s care. While recent reviews in March 2024 and March 2025 indicated smaller findings restricted to staffing levels, physical plant maintenance, and elopement standards, the property has been assessed 11 administrative fines totaling $30,100.
Regarding daily facility operations, around-the-clock staffing incorporates licensed nursing oversight to handle medication tracking and health monitoring. The culinary department prepares chef-style meals daily, while a multilingual staff base accommodates residents communicating in English, Spanish, German, Hebrew, Korean, and Sign Language. For peer socialization, internal teams execute a weekly recreational agenda featuring arts and crafts, physical exercise classes, musical programs, table games, and organized social outings. Financial access is supported through the integration of Medicaid waiver plans alongside private pay.
Prospective representatives evaluating long-term care options should carefully examine the provider’s persistent 98% citation history and direct remediation logs before coordinating placement. The 54-capacity residential framework is designed for individuals who require routine physical assistance or specialized multi-language support within a smaller community environment.
54-bed community Rank #740 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 740th out of 1058 homes in Florida for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 0 / 100 Rank #1455 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1455th out of 1487 homes in Florida for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceNovember 30, 2024
ExpirationNovember 29, 2026
CountyMarion
License Number5828
RCFE NumberALF# 5828
The Harmony House of Ocala is legally operated by Harmony House Alf LLC, and administered by Katherine Hack Earnest.
Management CompanyAURORA CARE MANAGEMENT LLC
Owner NameHarmony House Alf LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit
Optional State Supplement
44 units
Private
10 units
Total beds
54 units
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety Features24/7 staffing and emergency systems in place.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
English
German
Hebrew
Korean
Sign Language
Spanish
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Pets not allowed
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
84 citations
59 inspections
11 fines
$30.1K fined
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.
20 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #825 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 825th out of 876 homes in Florida for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 63 out of 100. Letter grade D. 20 points below 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-
11vs 5 avg↑ 120% higher than FL avg
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$30.1kvs $11.6k↑ 159% higher 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
4 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (155% above)
• Citations per inspection (8% above)
• Inspections with citations (163% above)
• Inspection citation rate (15% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total citations (155% above)
• Citations per inspection (8% above)
• Inspections with citations (163% above)
• Inspection citation rate (15% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 84 | 33 | This facility has 155% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (84 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 155% worse Rank #853 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 853rd 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. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.4 | 1.3 | This facility has 8% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.4 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 8% worse Rank #621 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 621st 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. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 inspections conducted at this facility.
| 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
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 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
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 71% | 62% | This facility has 9 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (71% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 9% worse Rank #705 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 705th 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. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
- March 12, 2025 routine inspection cited two Class 3 deficiencies for staffing standards and physical plant safety.
- Recent deficiencies consistently involved resident care supervision, staffing, and physical plant safety across multiple inspections since 2012.
- November 10, 2020 routine inspection found eight Class 3 deficiencies including admissions, training, records, dietary standards, and resident contracts.
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Music Programs
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
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4.7 miles from city center
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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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