The Harmony House of Ocala

The Harmony House of Ocala

The Harmony House of Ocala accepts Medicaid.
The Harmony House of Ocala accepts Medicaid.

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.

Inspection Scorecard Info 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.

Overall vs. FL average 4 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• 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 Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 8435 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.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.41.39 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 Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 5926 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
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 4216 This facility has 163% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (42 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 163% worse
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 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.

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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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
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.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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 LLC43
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$1,500Paul W. CottaStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
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 LLC42
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$3,000Janee Marie FlandersStudioA+
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 LLC39
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$17,650Ann Marie Starr-LoeStudio / 1 BedA+
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 LLC34
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$6,500Aaron C Gray1 Bed / 2 BedA+
The Harmony House of Ocala
AL
Ocala
54
Facility 54
FL AVG 85
Rank #662 / 976
No-Harmony House Alf LLC59
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$30,050Katherine Hack Earnest--

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

The Harmony House of Ocala is located in OCALA, Florida.
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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled
General Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

High demand; waitlists common.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Case management

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
FL

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (up to 10 days/year)

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds
Asset Limits ~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.
FL

Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Benefits
Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Florida Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual, including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits
Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

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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