Live Oak Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center

Live Oak Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center is a long-term care and rehabilitation facility located at 1620 Helvenston St SE in Live Oak, Florida, within Suwannee County. The facility operates with 180 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to serve both Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 representing the highest performance. Live Oak Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 1. The health inspection rating is 1 and the staffing rating is also 1, reflecting performance in those respective domains as measured by CMS methodology. The quality measure rating is 3, indicating a mid-range score in that category. These ratings are based on data collected through federal inspections, staffing reports, and quality measure assessments. The facility maintains an active status with the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), which licenses and regulates nursing facilities in the state of Florida. Live Oak Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, making it accessible to residents who rely on federal or state-funded insurance programs. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (386) 362-7860 to inquire about private pay options, insurance coverage specifics, and current bed availability. Verifying coverage details with individual insurance providers prior to admission is also recommended. When placed in the context of Florida state averages, the facility's ratings fall below typical benchmarks across several domains. The statewide average overall star rating for Florida nursing facilities generally reflects a broader distribution of scores, and a 1-star overall rating places this facility in the lower tier of that distribution. The health inspection and staffing ratings of 1 are similarly below the state norm, while the quality measure rating of 3 is closer to the state midpoint. Individuals researching nursing facility options in Suwannee County and the surrounding north Florida region may use these CMS ratings alongside direct facility visits and consultation with health care professionals to form a more complete picture of care options available in the area. CMS updates its ratings periodically, and the most current data should be verified through official federal and state sources.