Okeechobee Health Care Facility
1646 HIGHWAY 441 N, Okeechobee, FL, 34972 · 8637632226
Nursing HomeMedicare CertifiedMedicaid CertifiedUpdated 2026-05-19
5.0
★★★★★
Overall Rating
Health Inspection
3.0
Staffing
5.0
Quality Measures
5.0
210
Licensed Beds
5.0
Staffing Rating
Okeechobee Health Care Facility holds a 4-star overall rating from CMS, which means it performs above average compared to nursing homes across the country. That overall number is a composite of three separate scores, so it is worth understanding what each one is actually measuring. The health inspection rating comes in at 3 stars, meaning the facility lands right around average when it comes to the number and seriousness of citations found during state inspections. It is not a red flag, but it does suggest there is room for improvement in that area. Staffing earns 4 stars, which tells you that nurses are spending an above-average amount of time per resident each day. For families, that translates to more hands on deck to help with daily care, respond to needs, and keep a closer eye on residents. The quality measures rating is the standout here at 5 stars, meaning the facility ranks in the top tier nationally on 15 clinical indicators that track actual resident health outcomes, things like falls, pressure wounds, and how well pain is being managed.
When you put it all together, the 4-star overall rating reflects a facility that is genuinely strong in the areas that matter most to day-to-day resident wellbeing. The clinical outcomes and staffing levels are both impressive, and while the inspection history is just average, there is nothing here that should raise serious concern. For a family weighing their options, this profile suggests a place that is delivering solid, attentive care in practice.
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Questions to ask when visiting
1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during the day shift, and how does that number change at night and on weekends?
2. How long have your nurses and aides been working here on average, and what is your staff turnover rate over the past year?
3. Can you walk me through exactly what happens if a resident falls or has a medical emergency in the middle of the night?
4. How do you handle a resident who resists bathing, meals, or medication - and can you give me a real example of how staff worked through that situation?
5. What does a typical weekday actually look like for a resident who does not have many visitors and cannot get around easily on their own?
6. Have you had any state citations or deficiencies in the past two years, and if so, what specific changes did you make to fix the problem?
For more guidance on evaluating facilities, see our guide to [questions to ask when choosing a Florida nursing home](/blog/questions-to-ask-before-choosing-a-nursing-home-in-florida).
About CMS Star Ratings
CMS assigns 1–5 star ratings to Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing homes based on three domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The overall rating is a weighted composite.
A 5-star overall rating does not guarantee excellence in every domain — inspect each sub-rating independently. Data is updated quarterly.
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Data sourced from CMS Care Compare. Last updated via nightly pipeline.