The Bridge at Ocala
Assisted Living & Nursing Home · Ocala, FL
The Bridge at Ocala
Assisted Living & Nursing Home · Ocala, FL
Overview of The Bridge at Ocala
The Bridge at Ocala has gained recognition for its praised service and consumer satisfaction. Assisted living residents are encouraged to find independence amid the quality service they receive. The luxury assisted living community strives to accommodate diverse individuals who can meet all their needs. The Bridge is a person-centered community that guarantees residents can live life on their terms as independently as possible.
As a proud member of Century Park Associates, The Bridge provides exceptional and resort-like hospitality. Seniors can find a list of possibilities that interest them, including the amenities and services that cater to their day-to-day living: social and cultural events, indoor pool and hot tub, recreational activities, and many more.
95-bed community Rank #494 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 494th 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
25 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 44 / 100 Rank #638 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 638th 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating: A+ (Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceOctober 27, 2025
ExpirationOctober 26, 2027
CountyMarion
License Number9612
The Bridge at Ocala is legally operated by Life Care Centers Of America, Inc, and administered by Lori Gomillion.
Management CompanyCENTURY PARK ASSOCIATES, LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
95 units
Total beds
95 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMr. Kurt A. Blalock, COO (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
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 2013 · 13 years of data
13 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 nursing home 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 nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
14 points above the Florida average for nursing homes (83/100)
Rank #68 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 68th 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: 97 out of 100. Letter grade A+. 14 points above the Florida average for nursing homes (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 13 years (since 2013).
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 2013 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
4 Better
Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (61% below)
• Citations per inspection (38% below)
• Inspections with citations (63% below)
• Inspection citation rate (39% below)
• Total citations (61% below)
• Citations per inspection (38% below)
• Inspections with citations (63% below)
• Inspection citation rate (39% below)
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 13 | 33 | This facility has 61% fewer total citations than a typical Florida nursing home (13 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 61% better Rank #176 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 176th 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.
| 0.8 | 1.3 | This facility has 38% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida nursing home (0.8 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 38% better Rank #17 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 17th 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.
| 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.
| 6 | 16 | This facility has 63% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida nursing home (6 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 63% better |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 38% | 62% | This facility has 24 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida nursing home (38% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 24% better Rank #193 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 193rd 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.
- The most recent inspection on June 11, 2025 found no deficiencies, continuing a clean record since 2019.
- Between 2013 and 2017, multiple Class 3 deficiencies occurred in medication assistance, staffing, records, and dietary standards.
- Complaint investigations from 2020 to 2023 found no deficiencies or substantiated complaints.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 342 / 392 / 492 / 576 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Cooking Classes
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Bridge at Ocala
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4.0 miles from city center
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida
The Bridge at Ocala is located in Ocala, Florida.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Bridge at Ocala
What languages are spoken at The Bridge at Ocala?
The team at The Bridge at Ocala speaks English.
Who is the owner of The Bridge at Ocala?
The Bridge at Ocala is legally operated by Life Care Centers Of America, Inc, and administered by Lori Gomillion.
Is The Bridge at Ocala in a walkable area?
The Bridge at Ocala has a walk score of 44. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of The Bridge at Ocala?
According to FL state health department records, The Bridge at Ocala's license number is 9612.
When does The Bridge at Ocala's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, The Bridge at Ocala's license expires on October 26, 2027.
How long has The Bridge at Ocala been in business?
The Bridge at Ocala has been operating for approximately 25 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at The Bridge at Ocala?
Yes, The Bridge at Ocala allows residents to bring their pets.
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