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Palm Haven Rest Home in Ocala, FL

Palm Haven Rest Home is a nursing home community in Ocala, FL.

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Palm Haven Rest Home in Ocala, FL

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Palm Haven Rest Home

1027 SE Fort King St, Ocala, FL 34471

To contact a resident: (352) 622-7495

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.7 from 119 reviews
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Overall Review of Palm Haven Rest Home

common 24 reviews mention this

Staff kindness and attentiveness

Residents and visitors consistently describe the staff as kind, friendly, and helpful.

Across many reviews, families and visitors say the front desk, nurses, CNAs, and therapists are welcoming, polite, and quick to help. Multiple reviewers mention genuine concern for comfort and needs, along with staff who explain things and answer questions. A few reviews also criticize care responsiveness, but the more common theme is positive interaction and support during recovery.

common 18 reviews mention this

Clean rooms and fresh-smelling spaces

Cleanliness stands out, with many reviewers praising a fresh-smelling, well-kept building.

Many reviews describe rooms as tidy, the facility as clean, and the overall environment as smelling good or absent of unpleasant “nursing home” odors. Several visitors also mention the property looking well maintained and organized. A smaller set of reviews includes odor-related complaints and general cleanliness concerns, which residents attribute to care and staffing gaps.

common 8 reviews mention this

Rehab progress and therapy support

Reviews frequently connect the care team’s rehab support to noticeable improvements.

Some residents’ family members describe improvements after hospitalization or surgery, including gaining weight and strength and returning to eating solid foods. Others mention therapists and rehabilitation sessions, including weekend therapy in at least one review, and regular care planning meetings with families. While many describe successful recovery support, a few reviews report lapses like delayed or incomplete attention during care routines.

common 6 reviews mention this

Food quality, with a few diet misses

Food is often described as good, though some reviews raise diet and service issues.

Several reviewers say the food is good or that the facility smells good around mealtimes, and at least one mentions a friend eating lunch during a visit. At the same time, at least one review says a resident’s vegetarian tray notes were not followed and that meat was served repeatedly. Another reviewer mentions condiments not being provided consistently, which affected how meals were experienced.

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Care responsiveness concerns

A recurring concern is inconsistent responsiveness with daily care tasks.

Some reviews criticize staff follow-through, including delayed call light responses and pain medication not being on time. Other negative feedback includes insufficient bathing frequency, missed assignments, and leaving a patient up in a chair longer than promised. There are also sharper complaints about infection risk and overall management of care, which contrasts with the more frequent positive reviews about attentiveness.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Ocala, Florida, offers a variety of dining options ranging from upscale restaurants like Ivy on the Square to casual eateries such as IHOP and Hardee's. Additionally, residents have access to several cafes for a relaxing cup of coffee or light meal. There are multiple medical facilities in close proximity, including physician offices and pharmacies for convenient healthcare services. The area also features a personal emergency response service and a health center for any medical emergencies. For leisure activities, seniors can enjoy movies at the Regal Hollywood & IMAX theater or attend services at local places of worship such as First Christian Church and Oakcrest Baptist Church. Overall, this part of Ocala provides a balanced mix of amenities for seniors looking for a comfortable and convenient living environment.

Restaurants

  • Ivy on the Square (0 miles)
  • Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille (0.1 miles)
  • Infinite Ale Works (0.1 miles)
  • Ocala Downtown Market Restaurant (0.2 miles)
  • IHOP (0.6 miles)
  • Hardee's (0.8 miles)
  • Checkers (0.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Brick & Iron Cafe (0.1 miles)
  • Panera Bread (1.9 miles)
  • The Gathering Cafe Ocala (2.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Marion County Medical Society (0.2 miles)
  • Dr. William Gaya (0.4 miles)
  • Advance Imaging Of Ocala (0.4 miles)
  • Ocala Oncology Center (0.5 miles)
  • Marion Heart Center PA (0.5 miles)
  • Ocala Integrative Medicine (0.7 miles)
  • Ocala Health Neurosurgical Group (0.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.5 miles)
  • Bitting's Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Rebalance Pharmacy & Wellness Center (1 miles)
  • Rebalance Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • Eastern Pharmacy (1.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Lifeline Personal Emergency Response Service (0.7 miles)
  • Heart of Florida Health Center (2.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • First Christian Church (1.5 miles)
  • Oakcrest Baptist Church (2.3 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Hollywood & IMAX - Ocala (2.4 miles)

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